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What are spider mites?
Spider mites of the Tetranychidae Family are common in North America.
They tend to attack both outdoor and indoor plants by feeding upon them.
With that said, spider mites arent really insects.
Adult mites are pale or reddish brown in color.
Theyre also so small that theyre 1/50 long and the size of a pixel.
Baby spider mites resemble adults but are smaller.
Where do spider mites come from?
Spider mites infest plants by overwintering as eggs on the bark, leaves, or surfaces of host plants.
The hotter and drier the weatherwhich succulents need to survivethe more rapid the development of these mites.
How to identify spider mites on succulents?
If they have yellowed or bronzed discoloration, it might be a sign of mite infection as well.
The leaves could curl off and fall off as well.
Such symptoms can also be confused with drought stress.
Hose down your plants from time to time as you water them.
For succulents, spraying the plant free of dust is called for.
Water stress and root rot can also make them more susceptible to mites.
Water them properly and prune any infested parts of the plant ASAP.
5 natural ways to get rid of spider mites on succulents
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To ensure the best results, release these predators during low to medium infestation.
A predator mite snacks on these spider mites quite effectively.
Theyre available at garden centers or nurseries.
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To use them, just mix it with water in a sprayer.
A couple of drops of soap are usually enough.
No need to make it too foamy.
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Its safe to use on both houseplant succulents and vegetables that grow in the shade as well as fruits.
The oil comes from Azadirachta indica or neem, an Indian evergreen tree.
Its a vegetable oil made from the pressed seeds and fruits of said tree.
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Diatomaceous Earth
Last but not least is food-grade (not pool-grade) diatomaceous earth (DE).
Just dust the concoction unto your infested succulent and see the mites die off in droves.
Afterwards, just prune the browning parts of your succulent to save it from dying off.
Learn types of succulentsand how to care them.
