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Chrysanthemum Gerson Fine Webbing
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Chrysanthemum Gerson – Fine Webbing

Why does your Chrysanthemum Gerson have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

The fine webbing is a classic sign of spider mites, which thrive in the warm, dry conditions often experienced by Chrysanthemums. These arachnids pierce plant cells to feed on sap, leading to stippling and eventual webbing across the foliage.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper under a leaf and tap it to see if tiny crawling specks fall onto the paper.
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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic miticide to eliminate existing spider mites, eggs, and larvae.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
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2 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure the soil remains moist, as spider mites thrive in dry environments.
Flora Premium Plant Mister
Flora Premium Plant Mister
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3 Check the undersides of leaves regularly using a magnifying glass to monitor for new webbing or mite activity.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
Water Meters
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Cyclamen Mites

While less common than spider mites, cyclamen mites can cause structural webbing and leaf distortion in Chrysanthemums. They tend to cluster around the tight buds and new growth of the Mum.

Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the tightly closed flower buds for any unusual movement or concentrated webbing patterns.
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1 Apply an organic miticide spray to the plant, ensuring you thoroughly coat the undersides of leaves and tight flower buds where mites cluster.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
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2 Use yellow sticky traps placed near the plant to capture adult mites and monitor the progression of the infestation.
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
Super Ninja Fungus Gnat Traps - 30 Pack
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3 Prune and dispose of heavily distorted leaves or damaged buds to reduce the mite population and prevent further spread.
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Fiskars 5/8" Bypass Pruning Shears
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Extreme Low Humidity

While humidity does not create silk, extremely dry air can cause the plant's cuticle to crack and make the existing silk from minor pest populations much more visible and structurally prominent.

Rare
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How to confirm: Check if the webbing appears alongside crispy, desiccated leaf edges in a very dry indoor environment.
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1 Inspect the undersides of leaves for tiny moving dots or eggs to confirm if spider mites are present, as the webbing is a primary sign of a pest infestation.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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2 Apply an organic neem oil spray to the entire plant, ensuring you coat the undersides of leaves, to eliminate any spider mite populations.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
0.9 L • 1 pcs • Organic
$10
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3 Increase ambient humidity around the plant using a pebble tray or a humidifier to prevent the plant's cuticle from cracking and to make the plant more resilient.

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