Senecio rowleyanus Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

Spider mites thrive in the low-humidity environments often used for String of Pearls, creating fine silk webs between the pearl-like leaves and stems to protect themselves while feeding on plant sap.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Hold a white piece of paper underneath a strand of pearls and tap it to see if tiny moving dots fall onto the paper.

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1 Immediately spray the plant with an organic insecticide/miticide to kill existing spider mites and their eggs.

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2 Increase local humidity around the plant to make the environment less hospitable for future mite outbreaks.

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3 Gently wipe the leaves and stems with a damp cloth to physically remove the fine webbing and dislodge mites.

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Broad Mites

While they do not produce large visible webs, high populations can cause stunting and a fine, dusty appearance on new growth that may be mistaken for webbing in succulent species.

Common

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How to confirm: Examine the newest, smallest pearls for any puckering, distortion, or a slight yellowish tint.

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1 Treat the plant with an organic insecticide/miticide spray to eliminate mite populations and protect new growth.

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2 Isolate the plant from other succulents to prevent the mites from spreading to your healthy collection.

3 Gently wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to remove the dusty residue and any visible mite activity.

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Dust Accumulation

In dry indoor environments, fine layers of dust can settle in the crevices of the succulent strands, occasionally clumping with high humidity to look like faint web-like structures.

Rare

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How to confirm: Gently wipe a strand with a damp cotton swab to see if the 'webbing' disappears easily.

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1 Gently wipe the plant strands with a soft, damp cloth or use a soft paintbrush to remove dust from the crevices of the pearls.

2 Increase local humidity slightly to prevent dust from clumping, but ensure the soil remains dry between waterings to prevent rot.

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