Chrysanthemum Summer Surprise Coconut Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

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

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Two-Spotted Spider Mites (Tetranychus urticae)

The presence of fine webbing on Chrysanthemums is a classic sign of a spider mite infestation. These arachnids thrive in the warm, dry conditions often found in indoor or greenhouse settings, feeding on the plant's sap and causing stippling on leaves.

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 dots fall off.

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic miticide or insecticide to eliminate the spider mite population and kill eggs.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and wipe leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and disrupt the mites' dry environment.

3 Monitor soil moisture levels to ensure the plant is not under drought stress, which can exacerbate mite infestations.

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Tenuipalpus species (False Spider Mites)

While less common, some species of false spider mites produce fine silk webbing around leaf edges and buds. They target the tender new growth characteristic of the 'Summer Surprise' cultivar.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of the youngest leaves for very small, slow-moving insects that are harder to see than standard spider mites.

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1 Apply an organic insecticide/miticide spray to the plant, ensuring you coat the undersides of leaves and new growth to eliminate the mites and their eggs.

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2 Gently wipe away the fine webbing from leaf edges and buds using a soft cloth or a damp paper towel to remove visible pest activity.

3 Monitor the plant closely using yellow sticky traps to capture any remaining adult mites and prevent further infestation.

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High Humidity/Condensation with Micro-fungal growth

In extremely high humidity, fine fungal hyphae can sometimes resemble light webbing on the surface of Chrysanthemum foliage. This is usually accompanied by a musty smell and darkened leaf spots.

Rare

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How to confirm: Check if the 'webbing' disappears when you wipe it with a damp cloth or if there is visible mold on the soil surface.

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1 Improve air circulation around the foliage to reduce moisture buildup and prevent further fungal growth.

2 Apply an organic fungicide to treat the micro-fungal growth and protect healthy plant tissues.