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Pests
Spider Mites on Lemon Tree
Commonly affects: Citrus limon (Lemon Tree)
Fine yellow stippling spreads across leaves, with fine webbing visible on the underside in heavier infestations, especially in hot, dry conditions.
Potential Causes
- 1Hot, dry conditions favouring rapid mite reproduction, particularly for trees kept indoors during winter
- 2Dusty leaves providing a hospitable surface
- 3Drought-stressed trees being more vulnerable
Solution Steps
- 1Rinse the plant thoroughly with a strong water spray, focused on leaf undersides
- 2Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil, repeating every 5-7 days
- 3Increase humidity around indoor-grown trees, since mites struggle in more humid conditions
- 4Maintain consistent watering, since drought stress increases susceptibility
Prevention Tip
Indoor-grown lemon trees in dry winter heating are especially prone to spider mites â a periodic misting or humidity boost helps discourage them.
