Chrysanthemum Pico Magistral Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

Jump to cause: Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae) Tenuipalpus species (False Spider Mites) High Humidity/Condensation with Mold Growth

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Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae)

This is the most common cause of fine webbing on Chrysanthemums. These arachnids thrive in hot, dry conditions and create silk webs to protect themselves and their eggs while feeding on the plant's sap.

Very Common

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

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic insecticide/miticide to kill existing mites, larvae, and eggs.

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2 Increase humidity and reduce heat around the plant, as spider mites thrive in hot, dry environments.

3 Use yellow sticky traps to capture adult mites and monitor for any new infestations.

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Tenuipalpus species (False Spider Mites)

While they produce less visible webbing than true spider mites, these pests can cause stippling and fine silk strands on Chrysanthemum foliage in greenhouse environments.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of leaves very closely for tiny, slow-moving, flat-bodied insects.

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1 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the foliage to eliminate the false spider mites and their eggs.

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2 Increase airflow around the plant and monitor the undersides of leaves for any new silk strands or stippling.

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

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High Humidity/Condensation with Mold Growth

In some cases, extremely high humidity combined with poor airflow can create a fine, white, web-like appearance of fungal hyphae or Botrytis cinerea (Gray Mold) precursors.

Common

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How to confirm: Check if the 'webbing' is actually fuzzy/bluish and if there is a musty odor near the plant base.

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1 Improve airflow around the plant by using a small fan or increasing spacing between plants to reduce stagnant, humid air.

2 Apply an organic fungicide to treat the fungal hyphae and prevent the spread of gray mold.