Sedum pachyphyllum Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

Jump to cause: Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae) Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus) Cheesemite (Bryobia similis)

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite (Tetranychus urticae)

Spider mites thrive in the warm, dry conditions common for Sedum pachyphyllum. They pierce the succulent leaves to feed on cell contents, leaving behind fine silk webs as they create colonies.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Tap a leaf over a white piece of paper to see if tiny crawling dots fall out.

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1 Isolate the plant immediately to prevent the spider mites from spreading to other greenery and spray the foliage thoroughly with an organic insecticide or miticide.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and avoid leaving it in overly dry, warm air, as spider mites thrive in arid conditions.

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3 Use a moisture meter to ensure the soil remains appropriately hydrated without overwatering, as consistent moisture helps reduce mite stress.

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Broad Mites (Polyphagotarsonemus latus)

While they do not produce large webs, heavy infestations can cause stunting and leaf distortion that may trap moisture and secondary silk-producing organisms. They are extremely common in succulent collections.

Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the underside of new, developing growth for abnormal curling or bronzing.

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1 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the plant to eliminate mites and any secondary pests trapped in the webbing.

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2 Carefully inspect the undersides of leaves and new growth for stunting or distortion, and prune away heavily infested or distorted foliage.

3 Isolate the plant from your other succulents to prevent the mites from spreading through the collection.

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Cheesemite (Bryobia similis)

These mites prefer the textured surfaces of many succulents and can produce webbing while feeding on the plant's surface, often causing a 'dusty' or webbed appearance.

Common

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How to confirm: Look for small, reddish-brown moving dots on the fleshy leaf surfaces.

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1 Apply an organic insecticide spray to the plant's surface to eliminate the mites and their eggs.

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2 Gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove the fine webbing and dust-like mite debris.

3 Improve air circulation around the plant and avoid overwatering to make the environment less hospitable for mites.