Hi, I’m a horticultural consultant and in this post want to show you how to get rid of spider mites on your Jade plant at home. I found out the following remedy can work well:
- ➡ First, isolate the infested plant from others.
- ➡ Then, wash your plant completely under a mid-pressure running water. It would be good If you could remove it from its pot before washing and then repot it in new soil, otherwise, cover its potting soil with a Nailon bag and then wash it.
- ➡ Although you succeed in removing a huge population of mites, some are still on your pot and will propagate soon to infest all over your plant, hence you must spray the top and bottom of the leaves every two days with an Insecticidal Soap or the following recipe:
(((Add Alcohol (1 cup) and a few drops of dish soap to one litre of water and mix them completely.)))
The signs of spider mites on jade plant
- Tiny white dots on leaves: One of the first signs of a spider mite infestation is tiny white dots on leaves. This is often accompanied by a loss of vigour.
- Fine Webbing: Spider mites create fine webs, especially on the undersides of leaves. These webs can be seen with the naked eye.
- Tiny Dots: If you examine the undersides of leaves, you may see tiny black or red dots. These are the actual spider mites.
- Stunted Growth: Infested jade plants may experience stunted growth and may look unhealthy.
- Leaf Drop: In severe cases, the plant may begin to drop leaves.
How Spider Mites Cause Damage on My Jade Plant?
Spider mites feed by puncturing plant cells and sucking out the contents. This causes tiny yellow or white spots on the leaves. As the infestation worsens, leaves may turn yellow or brown and eventually drop.
How to Identify Spider Mites?
Spider Mites are tiny in size. They are often less than 1/50 inch long. They can vary in colour from green, yellow, or orange-red, to dark brown. However, you can detect them easily by Webbing; They often produce fine silk webbing on the undersides of leaves. you may spot yellow or white spots on the damaged leaves, and in severe infestations, leaves may turn yellow or brown and drop.
The End,
Spider mites are tiny arachnids that can cause significant damage to your Jade plants. So, you must check your plants regularly for signs of infestation. If you suspect a spider mite infestation, it’s important to act quickly to prevent further damage by spraying the plant with insecticidal soap.
However, you must isolate the infested Jade plant to prevent the mites from spreading to other plants in addition good air circulation can help deter spider mites. If you get rid of the spider mites by my tips, you should regularly inspect your plants for signs of new infestations, especially the undersides of leaves. In addition, based on my experiences, cleaning the pot, saucer, and surrounding area is important to remove any remaining mites or eggs. You can ask me your question in the comments below this page, and I will answer as soon as possible.
Elahe Rabiei
Hi, I’m Elaheh. My Academic major is plant protection, and houseplants are my expertise. As a houseplant lover, my house is full of indoor plants and it is my passion to take care of them. Hence, I’m here to share my knowledge and experience about growing healthy houseplants. I am also a plant protection advisor, so feel free to ask me any questions you may have.