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Pests
Spider Mites on Spider Plant
Commonly affects: Chlorophytum comosum (Spider Plant)
Fine yellow stippling spreads across leaves, with fine webbing visible in heavier infestations, especially in dry indoor conditions â an ironic pest for a plant with 'spider' in its name.
Potential Causes
- 1Low humidity and dry indoor air favouring mite reproduction
- 2Dusty leaves providing a hospitable surface
- 3Stressed or drought-affected plants being more vulnerable
Solution Steps
- 1Rinse the plant thoroughly under lukewarm running water to dislodge mites and eggs
- 2Apply insecticidal soap or neem oil, repeating every 5-7 days
- 3Increase humidity around the plant, since mites struggle in more humid conditions
- 4Isolate affected plants from other houseplants
Prevention Tip
Spider Plant's name refers to its trailing plantlets, not any special resistance to actual spider mites â it's just as susceptible as other houseplants in dry conditions.
