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Pests
Spider Mites on Banana Leaves
Commonly affects: Musa acuminata, M. balbisiana (Banana)
Fine yellow stippling spreads across leaves, with webbing visible in heavier infestations, especially in hot, dry indoor conditions.
Potential Causes
- 1Hot, dry indoor air, particularly for container-grown bananas overwintered indoors
- 2Low humidity reducing natural mite predators
- 3Dusty leaves providing a hospitable surface
Solution Steps
- 1Rinse the plant thoroughly under running water to dislodge mites and eggs
- 2Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil, repeating every 5-7 days
- 3Increase humidity around indoor plants
- 4Isolate affected plants from other houseplants until cleared
Prevention Tip
Bananas kept indoors over winter are especially prone to spider mites in the dry, heated air â a regular humidity boost helps prevent this.
