Why does your Chrysanthemum Summer Surprise Icecream have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.
Spider mites thrive in the warm, dry conditions often experienced by Chrysanthemums, creating fine silken webs to protect themselves and their eggs. They feed on the undersides of the leaves, causing the characteristic stippling (tiny white dots) seen on 'Summer Surprise Icecream' foliage.
While less common than spider mites, cyclamen mites can cause webbing-like symptoms and leaf distortion in Chrysanthemums. They often attack the tender new growth of the plant, leading to stunted development and silvering of the foliage.
Very low ambient humidity can cause the delicate foliage of 'Summer Surprise Icecream' to dry out rapidly, sometimes resulting in fine, hair-like strands of dried plant tissue or fungal mycelium that mimic webbing. This is often accompanied by crispy leaf edges.
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