Chrysanthemum Kaka Orange Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

Jump to cause: Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation Tetranychus urticae (European Red Spider Mite) outbreak High Humidity with Low Air Circulation

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

Spider mites are common pests for Chrysanthemums, especially in warm, dry conditions. They pierce plant cells to feed on sap, leaving behind fine silk webbing and causing stippling (tiny white/yellow spots) on the leaves.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a leaf and tap it to see if tiny crawling specks fall off.

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic miticide to eliminate existing spider mite populations and kill eggs.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure the environment is not too dry, as spider mites thrive in arid conditions.

3 Wipe down leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and any remaining mites from the foliage.

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Tetranychus urticae (European Red Spider Mite) outbreak

In greenhouse or indoor environments, these mites thrive on Chrysanthemums when humidity is low. The fine webbing serves as a protective habitat for the mite colonies and their eggs.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of the leaves for small, reddish or yellowish moving dots.

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1 Apply an organic miticide/insecticide spray to the plant to eliminate existing mites, eggs, and larvae.

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2 Increase local humidity around the plant to create an environment that is less favorable for spider mite reproduction.

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3 Gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and mite colonies from the foliage.

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High Humidity with Low Air Circulation

While webbing is primarily a sign of mites, stagnant, humid air around dense Chrysanthemum foliage can create micro-climates that encourage mite populations to explode and webs to remain intact.

Common

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How to confirm: Check if the leaves also show signs of fungal spotting or if the soil surface stays damp for too long.

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1 Treat the plant with an organic insecticide to eliminate the spider mites responsible for the webbing.

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2 Improve air circulation around the dense foliage by using a small fan to prevent stagnant, humid micro-climates.

3 Monitor soil moisture levels to ensure you aren't overwatering, which can contribute to high humidity levels.