Why does your Chrysanthemum Pico Tropico have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
This is the most common cause of fine webbing on Chrysanthemums. These tiny arachnids pierce plant cells to feed on sap, leaving behind characteristic silk webs and stippled white spots on the leaves.
In warmer, drier environments typical for tropical varieties like 'Pico Tropico', these mites thrive. They create dense webs that can eventually lead to complete defoliation of the chrysanthemum buds.
While not a direct cause of webbing, stagnant air and high humidity can encourage spider mite populations to explode on Chrysanthemums. This creates a microclimate where silk becomes more prominent around leaf junctions.
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