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Lilium LA Hybrid Puma Fine Webbing
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Lilium LA Hybrid Puma – Fine Webbing

Why does your Lilium LA Hybrid Puma have fine webbing? Diagnose the cause and fix it with our step-by-step guide.

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Jump to cause: Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation Tetranychus urticae (European Red Spider Mite) Extreme Low Humidity/Desiccation

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

Spider mites thrive in the warm, dry conditions often experienced by LA Hybrids like 'Puma'. They pierce the lily's leaf cells to feed on sap, leaving behind fine silk webbing as they build colonies.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper under a leaf and tap it sharply to see if tiny crawling specks fall off.
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1 Apply an organic insecticide/miticide spray to the plant to eliminate the spider mite population and destroy eggs.
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2 Increase humidity around the lily by using a fine mist spray to create an environment less favorable to mite reproduction.
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3 Monitor soil moisture levels to ensure the plant is not under drought stress, which can exacerbate mite infestations.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
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Tetranychus urticae (European Red Spider Mite)

Specifically in lilies, these mites create dense webbing around the flower buds and leaf junctions. This can lead to premature bud drop and stippling (tiny yellow dots) on the foliage of 'Puma'.

Very Common
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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of the lily leaves for small reddish or yellowish dots.
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1 Apply an organic miticide/insecticide spray to the plant, ensuring you coat the undersides of leaves and flower bud junctions to eliminate mites and their eggs.
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
Bonide Captain Jack's Neem Oil 32 oz
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2 Physically remove visible webbing and any heavily infested leaves by wiping them with a damp cloth or pruning them away to reduce the mite population.
3 Increase local humidity around the lily, as spider mites thrive in dry conditions; you can use a fine mist spray to help suppress their reproduction.
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Extreme Low Humidity/Desiccation

While not a pathogen, extremely dry air can cause delicate lily tissues to contract and create micro-fissures that may trap dust or debris, sometimes mistaken for fine organic webbing.

Common
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How to confirm: Check if the surrounding environment has been consistently below 40% humidity during hot periods.
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1 Increase ambient humidity around the lily to prevent further tissue desiccation and micro-fissures.
Flora Premium Plant Mister
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Spray Bottles
$12
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2 Monitor soil moisture levels closely to ensure the plant remains hydrated without becoming waterlogged.
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
GROWIT Soil Moisture Meter SMM-V3
Water Meters
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3 Gently wipe leaves with a damp cloth to remove any trapped dust or debris that may be mimicking webbing.
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