Dracaena fragrans Lemon Lime Fine Webbing
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Dracaena fragrans Lemon Lime – Fine Webbing

Why does your Dracaena fragrans Lemon Lime have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

These microscopic arachnids thrive in the low-humidity environments common for Dracaena, feeding on the sap of the leaves and leaving characteristic fine silk webbing. The webbing is most often found near the leaf axils or on the undersides of the foliage.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper under a leaf and tap the leaf sharply to see if tiny moving dots fall onto the paper.
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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic insecticide to kill existing mites and larvae.
2 Wipe the undersides of the leaves and leaf axils with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and dislodge mites.
3 Increase ambient humidity around the plant to create an environment less favorable for spider mite reproduction.
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Cyclamen Mite Infestation

While less common, these mites can cause fine webbing and leaf distortion in Dracaena by feeding on the plant tissue. They are often harder to see than spider mites but result in similar silken structures.

Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the base of the leaves for any signs of discoloration or stunted new growth alongside the webbing.
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1 Treat the plant with an organic insecticide/miticide spray to eliminate the mites and their eggs.
2 Carefully wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and any remaining mites from the plant surface.
3 Isolate the affected Dracaena from other houseplants to prevent the mites from spreading to healthy plants.

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