Sedum Comic Tom Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

Spider mites thrive in the warm, dry conditions that Sedum 'Comic Tom' often inhabits. They pierce the succulent leaves to feed on cell contents, leaving behind fine silk webbing as they build colonies.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a leaf and tap the leaf sharply to see if tiny crawling specks fall onto the paper.

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1 Apply an organic miticide to eliminate the spider mite population and destroy eggs, larvae, and adults.

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2 Increase humidity and reduce dry heat around the plant to make the environment less hospitable for mites.

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3 Carefully wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and any remaining mites.

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Tetranychus urticae (Common Two-Spotted Spider Mite)

This specific pest is highly prevalent in succulent collections. The webbing often appears most dense in the crevices between the fleshy leaves of the stonecrop.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the underside of the leaves for tiny yellow stippling or small orange/black dots.

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

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2 Gently wipe the fleshy leaves and crevices with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and any remaining mites.

3 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure better airflow, as spider mites thrive in hot, dry conditions.

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High Humidity / Mold Growth

While less likely to cause true 'webbing,' certain fungal hyphae can appear as fine, hair-like structures in stagnant, humid air around succulent foliage.

Common

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How to confirm: Check if the 'webbing' is actually fuzzy/fluffy and if it disappears when lightly wiped with a damp cloth.

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1 Increase airflow around the plant by using a small fan or moving it to a less stagnant area to prevent fungal hyphae from developing in humid conditions.

2 Apply an organic fungicide to treat any visible mold or fungal structures and protect the foliage from further growth.

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3 Monitor the soil moisture levels closely to ensure the substrate is not staying too wet, which can exacerbate mold growth.