Zantedeschia Captain Beretta Fine Webbing - Causes & Fixes

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Two-Spotted Spider Mite Infestation

Spider mites thrive in the warm, dry conditions often experienced by Calla Lilies. They pierce plant cells to feed, and as a population grows, they produce characteristic fine silken webs around the foliage and flower spathes.

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

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2 Prune and dispose of any heavily infested or dead foliage to prevent the mites from spreading to healthy parts of the plant.

3 Increase humidity around the plant and ensure the soil remains moist, as spider mites thrive in dry environments.

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Tetranychus urticae (European Red Spider Mite)

This specific mite species is highly prevalent in greenhouse-grown Zantedeschia. The webbing often appears alongside stippling (small yellow dots) on the broad green leaves of the 'Captain Beretta' cultivar.

Very Common

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How to confirm: Inspect the undersides of the leaves for tiny, moving red or orange dots.

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1 Apply an organic miticide/insecticide to the plant to eliminate the spider mite population and destroy existing eggs and larvae.

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2 Increase humidity around the plant and wipe the leaves with a damp cloth to physically remove webbing and discourage mite re-infestation.

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3 Monitor the soil moisture levels to ensure the plant is not under drought stress, as spider mites thrive in dry environments.

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Extreme Low Humidity

While not a direct cause of webbing, very low humidity stresses the Calla Lily and can trigger mites to increase web production as a micro-environment protector. This is common when 'Captain Beretta' is kept near heating vents.

Common

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How to confirm: Check if the leaf edges are also turning brown and crispy alongside the presence of webs.

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1 Inspect the undersides of leaves for tiny moving dots to confirm if spider mites have moved in due to the dry air.

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2 Increase ambient humidity by using a pebble tray or a humidifier, and move the plant away from heating vents.

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