Why does your Chrysanthemum Pico Vivaz have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
The fine webbing is a classic sign of spider mites, which thrive in the warm, dry conditions often found around Chrysanthemums. These pests pierce plant cells to feed on sap, causing the characteristic stippling and silk production.
Often found in greenhouse-grown Pico Vivaz varieties, these mites create dense webs around flower buds and leaf junctions to protect themselves from predators and environmental stress.
While not a direct cause of webbing, stagnant air around dense Chrysanthemum foliage can create microclimates that encourage mite populations to explode. The webbing itself is a biological response, but the environment is the primary driver.
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