Chrysanthemum Dunga Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

These microscopic arachnids thrive in the warm, dry conditions often found around Chrysanthemums. They pierce individual plant cells to suck out contents, leaving behind characteristic fine silken webbing and stippled yellow spots on the foliage.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a leaf and tap it sharply to see if tiny crawling dots fall onto the paper.

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic miticide to eliminate the spider mite population and destroy eggs.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and wipe leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and disrupt the mites' dry environment.

3 Monitor soil moisture levels to ensure the plant is not under drought stress, which can exacerbate mite infestations.

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Cyclamen Mite Infestation

While less common than spider mites, these pests can cause webbing-like symptoms and leaf distortion in Chrysanthemums. They tend to reside in the tighter crevices of the plant's growth points and buds.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the tightest, newest growth clusters at the center of the Mum for any signs of discoloration or movement.

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1 Apply an organic miticide or insecticide spray to the plant, ensuring you target the tight crevices and buds where mites reside.

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2 Increase airflow around the plant and monitor the growth points closely to prevent further webbing development.

3 Use yellow sticky traps near the plant to capture adult mites and monitor the severity of the infestation.

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High Humidity with Low Airflow (Secondary Mold/Webbing)

In extremely humid environments with stagnant air, certain fungal structures or 'damping off' mycelium can mimic the appearance of fine webbing on Chrysanthemum stems and leaf bases.

Common

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How to confirm: Check if the webbing is accompanied by a musty odor or fuzzy, grayish patches on the stem bases.

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1 Increase air circulation around the plant by using a small fan to prevent stagnant, humid air from settling around the stems.

2 Apply an organic fungicide spray to eliminate any fungal mycelium or mold structures mimicking webbing.