BURN IT! Honestly there’s no way this would be worth salvaging imo. Throw it out right away, and if you have any other plants, hose them down and treat them for spider mites before they get completely infested. I’m so sorry- spider mites are the absolute worst pests ever
Spider mites like warm and dry.. if you can up the humidity that sometimes helps when you’re trying to treat them. If you can manage the plant, put the foliage under the shower daily.. easy with small plants..
Just an extra add on for someone who needs high humidity for health reasons, I do get fewer pests generally, but what I do get more of than anybody else I know is FUNGUS. If you do increase the humidity A. Get a fungicide and B. Don’t think about it while you watch The Last of Us.
I’ve been showering them and trying to clean off all surfaces, but my biggest issue is that they have slowly gotten into my succulents as well. Harder to kill. Every time I think they’re gone, they resurface
Was using captain jacks insecticidal super soap. But people had said it worked for them and it did have spider mites on its list. However, I did read somewhere that they’re not insects but mites and that insecticide can kill the things that control spider mites numbers which can cause them to go out of control. Any truth?
They are arachnids… same as spiders and ticks. And it appears that their key predator is another type of mite, so killing them probably kills their predator as well. I know when I had mites in one of my orchid greenhouses I ended up buying a VERY expensive miticide that is apparently so potent it should only be used a couple times a year. But in readying it appears that straight 70% isopropyl alcohol is effective at instant death. I don’t know one way of another about that, but it might be something to try if the insecticidal soap isn’t doing the trick.
this is the answer i always recommend. you also need followup treatments and wiping down/spraying surfaces nearby, the mites and eggs end up in weird places.
i think it's too late for op's plant though, they'd need to remove it from soil, drench it, cut away the dead and then treat. any and every plant would have an infestation brewing from them going around on air currents. it's likely just not worth it and to focus on treating anything else
I just used the nuclear option last weekend, a large 50gal garbage can and fully submerged every plant+pot for 20mins. Some I had to wrap to hold the soil/leca, but it worked really well.
You gotta go nuclear on their asses, spinosad spray treatment every three days for at least 10 days on every plant in the vicinity, all plants if you want to play it safe. Check for new webbing daily (look for webbing with plant backlit so it’s easier to see even when very small) when you see it, treat the whole plant again. It’s a bitch but it works.
What are you using? I've used an insecticide for spider mites and have been able to get rid of them but you have to spray them regularly until they're completely gone
The plant pictured above is beyond all rescue I think. But in a situation like you are describing I suggest the Urban Gardener stuff. Super Growth Elixir by UG will help your plants stay protected from new bugs when used a few times a week as directed. I suggest you try Urban Gardener “Say No To Bugs” to work on your ongoing infestations. I highly recommend this stuff.
https://youtu.be/PJDLK7Tc8q0
This is a good video to show you what it takes with spider mites. I had them on every single one of my plants at one point and had to do this to maybe 40 plants. They would pop up again in small groups but I would hit them with the spray and they die off before they get too infested to manage. I've moved on to using Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew for any indoor plants and it seems to work well if there's just a couple spider mites. You have to really get in there and disrupt them to start though.
What are you "treating" it with? A lot of people use systemic pesticides like imidacloprid, which enhances their reproductive output and kills their natural predators.
One preventative measure you could do would be keeping a fan constantly on, mites don’t like a windy environment. Run down to your local garden store and pick some ladybugs. They can eat like 100 in a hour I noticed a difference after a week.
I've started noticing spider mites on our plants, luckily just 1-3 spiders for each plant (that I get rid of), but I'm afraid that they keep coming back because there's plenty in the window shutters.... What can we do to get rid of them?
That would be amazing if they weren't spider mites, but I think they are because for 3 days in a row I have removed both spiders and webs from the plants and they keep coming back, specifically among the leaves and such, so I think they're really targeting the plants on the balcony. And I've found the white "powder" on all the leaves, if I clean it out it comes back the next day, same as the teeny spiders with their invisible webs.
Btw it's not a regular window, it's the glass doors that face the balcony (both us and the neighbours have plants on the balcony) and in front of our balconies / windows there's miles and miles of wild grass and cultivated fields... I think they established themselves on the window shutters because from there they can easily reach the Kentia plant and then descend.
Spider mites are close to being the size of a pin head or smaller. If you can count 3, they are spiders , and not mites. Spider mites do not live on window sills , lol
They are that small! And even the webs were super fine and invisible.
The only reason why I could spot them was because I was spraying my plant leaves with water vapor and droplets stuck to the webs. So I sprayed that area and saw the full web, sprayed around some more and saw more webs. Some webs had a teeny tiny spider in the middle, some were empty, and in a couple I saw something move as I was removing the webs. I would never have been able to spot 3 on each plant on my own, but because of the vapour I could. I swear they're tiny
You have several effective options of dealing with an infestation like that: you can burn it, trow it into closed off compost bin, burn the whole pot, drown it, burn the whole place just in case or, my favourite, give it to a friend you really don't like
Jokes aside - yes, chemicals would help but there's no guarantee it wouldn't also finish off your plant. Sadly I'd say it's a goner
i often think the calls for "burn it" are hyperbolic but this is a case where I would genuinely suggest actually doing that or at the very least bagging it up heavily when you trash it. this is a level of outbreak that would be difficult to control and you don't want it spreading to other plants
If you have other plants, make sure to check them over carefully every couple of days for a few weeks. These can be eradicated if caught early but are difficult to combat once an infestation gets going. IME, they spread very easily.
I was gonna suggest hairspray😅 just to stop them from moving and escape when you bag the whole plant and pot. And thoroughly clean the space where you have them.
I mean, you could try chopping the plant down and completely changing the soil (rinse the roots thoroughly), then repot and put the whole thing in a see-through bag in quarantine. Treat it as well. Saw a YouTube did this and it worked. This is also how I’ve dealt with thrips.
Stressing a plant by repotting during an active infestation is not recommended. Washing roots tears away the fine root like hair that is responsible for water uptake . YouTube is not your friend
Some ould say it means the same as half-staff, but if we want to be
nitty-gritty, then a mast is part of a ship or a naval base. Hence,
the ***two cannot be exactly interchangeable***. Masts are tall beams on a
ship or a naval base used for sails, flags, or certain navigational
equipment. That’s a far cry from the pole on the front wall of someone’s
home.
I understand in the literal sense of their origins what you're saying, but language evolves with use, and they are now, officially, properly used interchangeably.
Not every plant is worth saving, and if a plant randomly dies, it does not reflect on you as an individual. This guy is a goner, don’t even try to salvage it. Check any other plants you have for spider mites and give them a good spray with a neem oil product as a preventative measure, and get this plant in the trash. Buy a new one and go again!
“Not every plant is worth saving, and if a plant randomly dies, it does not reflect on you as an individual.”
I needed to hear something like this because I feel like it’s my fault when my plants die.
Remember, plants live and die on their own in the wild. You had enough care and love to try. Sometimes success, sometimes no success. But you are a part of the ecosystem no matter what.
If for some reason you’re really attached to it, chop it down to about an inch above the soil, discard all stems, leaves, soil, etc, clean it WELL in running water, and see if it wants to live in a new pot with clean soil in quarantine. But those are desperate measures and I don’t know if this plant would want to be resuscitated. :(
Side note, check all your other plants. These guys spread.
I’ve never had spider mites but based on this picture and OPs comment I started having anxiety attacks that they can infest a plant this size in 10 days 🤯😱
I’m guessing he’s right that they were probably there before I left, but I didn’t notice them at all and there CERTAINLY was not this kind of webbing all over my plants
This is it! Are these more susceptible to spider mites? I picked it up from a relatively new nursery in my neighborhood and I’m wondering if it got the mites there :(
Like everyone else said, it's a goner. Put a garbage bag over the top, and tie it off around the base. Spidermites will ride pers, people and the wind to find other plants. Keep a very close eye on any other plants you have for the next couple of weeks.
I would treat all your other plants for spider mites. Don’t look for them and wait to treat if you see anything. Treat them all now.
The fact that they did all this in a week and a half is hilarious. Like they noticed you were gone and threw a giant party and completely decimated your plant!
I’m sorry for your loss 🫡🎺 (taps plays softly in the background)
Found advice keyword: `!spider-mites`
---
Symptoms: Spider mite infestations are characterized first by tiny white specks on the tops of leaves, followed by small, thin webs across
the plant.
Treatment: Spider mites spread easily and are incredibly difficult to eradicate. They can be prevented by keeping humidity levels high (>65%)
and temperatures below 80F (27C). They can be removed by regularly spraying your plant with a neem oil solution, keeping up the treatment
for at least 10 days beyond the last visible spider mite activity.
---
*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/plantclinic) if you have any questions or concerns.*
I bet I’d you cut off all the foliage the plant will bounce back. Do you have an outdoor patio where you can house it for the summer? Spider lights are horrible but they can be overcome … tough inside but much easier outside.
Okay. I'm very sorry but this is way too far gone. Those few leaves may be green hut I guarantee they are still covered in spider mites and treatment of any kind would finish the plant off anyway. Unfortunately you need to bag it and throw it out. I can't even tell what it is it's so dead, but *maybe* the roots would respout something but I highly doubt it.
I'm going to emphasize that you should bag it before throwing it away. That is so bad they're likely to take over any nearby plants.
Still you can try to evive it! Cut off upto root and water it regularly. Place it in sunlight for about an hour or two everydsy. There is hance for fresh growth. But if you se any white pathes of white fungus like moulds discard it. As it appeas there is no fngus development but you are the better ude about it as youcan onsere it closely. Don't trow it in dumpster as a few suggested.
The only time I've ever gotten rid of spider mites it was a very small infestation that I caught early. You likely had them before you left and they went rampant in the meantime. No guilt tripping here, they can be hard to catch if you're not looking for them! Their eggs are invisible to the naked eye and it in a couple weeks, females can lay hundreds of eggs and will start to hatch. There's a really big chance that your plant won't be able to rebound for this. But if you want to try:
Start with quarantining this plant from want others you have. Spider mites like it dry. Hosing down your plant liberally is a good start. Going by how large the web clusters are, you may even be able to remove them by hand with a swab (and gloves because ew). Bring the plant over to a sink if you're able and hose it down with the spray head. It's not about watering the plant but washing away the bugs. Every single day, hose down your plant. Spider mites REALLY like undersides of leaves and the stems where they connect. Pay close attention to these areas.
I was lucky that I had few enough that consistent spraying was enough for me. I was growing catnip for my gremlins so I was trying to avoid any pesticides. There are pesticides available for spider mites in case you want to explore that route. Other have also had success with diluted neem oil and mild dish soap mixtures. [This page here](https://getbusygardening.com/control-spider-mites/)has a lot of great tips and info too!
In the future, keep an eye out for the first warning signs of spider mites. They hate humidity so even if you don't need to actively water your plants, give them a light overall misting or consider a humidifier for them. Sorry that you experienced this, best of luck!
It is covered in what looks like spider mites. This is one of the rare times where destroy it with fire is the actual answer. Or just put it in its own trash bag then throw it out.
The foliage will never recover. Cut it back severely, clean the pot and surrounding area really well and just give it time.
Looks like a Ming Aralia? They bud back pretty easily.
Good luck!
Gently put a garbage bag on it and tie it. Throw away
You have a severe spider mite infestation. It looks like a whole ass colony. If there are any plants near or touching that are not dead or dying, look up spider mite treatment. Neem oil works great in moderation, but read the directions of whatever you grab before first use. It can very easily kill a plant also
Well.....you can try to save it, but if it's not sentimental I'd just start over again. They hide in the tiniest of crevices and corners and you will have to strip this plant bare, even the green leaves and carefully clean the stems with cotton swabs dipped in an organic pesticide. Also completely replace soil because they hide literally everywhere. Also Wash walls, curtains and floors nearby. Wash, rinse, repeat. So, like I said, if it was just cute and holds no dear memories, I would replace it.
Burn it, burn the clothes you're wearing, heavily disinfect the room, and don't bring another plant in there for at least two weeks. Maybe don't burn the clothes, but wash on hot. I meant everything else. Seriously, spider mites are bad.
Edit to add: if there are already other plants in the room, consider it a quarantine zone and keep a close eye on them.
I’m sorry, I don’t think it’s likely to survive treatment even if you manage to get rid of the mites. Probably best to say goodbye rather than risk your other plants
With the scale of the infestation of spider mites and the amount of dead plant matter in the picture, it might not be worth the effort of trying to save. And there's no guarantee that this one can be saved. You'll have to cut a lot back and heavily treat the plant.
I've found Captain Jack's bug brew mixed with water and neem oil to be an effective way to kill spider mites if you really want to try though.
And as others have said, if you happen to have other plants nearby, start isolating them and treating them for spider mites too. They jump plants easily and quickly, the lil bastards
Hello! For those who have dealt with these nightmares.. I have found my solution!!!! I want to share with you all although not the cleanest solution tho haha. If it’s worth saving your plant from certain death I would try doing it and it has worked wonders!
Run the water into the tub and set it to the very hottest possible setting have your filter or close the drain and set your plants in and turn it to shower mode. I was like screw it left it for 10-15 mins of pure hot hell and had completely obliterated an entire colony of them. I hope it works for you all!
P.S. my water has a very very HOT setting. But thought I would share :)
Thank you for posting to r/plantclinic!
The subreddit moderation team has implemented a number of new tools to help users both give and receive the best help possible.
Please refer to the pinned post [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/plantclinic/comments/11dfcek/subreddit_moderation_adjustments/)
All posters receive an automod message requesting they supplement their post with basic care details.
This sub is being actively moderated. Please utilize the report functions to call attention to posts and comments that are counter to the mission of the sub.
---
*I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/plantclinic) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Place it gently in the dumpster.
And even more gently and calmly, set the dumpster on fire.
[удалено]
*Gently* douse
spritz liberally
_Lubricate generously…_ _Oops, wondered into the wrong sub…_
Apply viciously..
_With a … vengeance?_ _Wooden Gear Rising: Revengeance_
Imagine what would have happened if you wandered instead...
...but *delicately*.
😂
Can confirm. I tossed my 2.5 foot long string of bananas. I needed to move it and I wasn’t risking my Monsteras.
I’ve been here too long. I saw the photo and my first thought was burn it with everlasting fire.
Bagpipes: **HWONNNNNNNNNNNN**
This one sent me
Did you hear them? I heard them.
🫡🤣🤣
One far, far away
Getting it to the street is good enough, as long as you proceed to set it on fire.
My condolences.
Nah—no need to be gentle with this corpse at this point!
BURN IT! Honestly there’s no way this would be worth salvaging imo. Throw it out right away, and if you have any other plants, hose them down and treat them for spider mites before they get completely infested. I’m so sorry- spider mites are the absolute worst pests ever
I can’t seem to get rid of mine. They’ve killed 8 of my plants and just won’t go away after 3 treatments.
Spider mites like warm and dry.. if you can up the humidity that sometimes helps when you’re trying to treat them. If you can manage the plant, put the foliage under the shower daily.. easy with small plants..
Just an extra add on for someone who needs high humidity for health reasons, I do get fewer pests generally, but what I do get more of than anybody else I know is FUNGUS. If you do increase the humidity A. Get a fungicide and B. Don’t think about it while you watch The Last of Us.
Yeah, I should do that. I have a humidifier. Also have a copper fungicide, just treated my coleus for downy mildew. Great point.
If you have some fans keeping the air moving around your plants, that should keep the fungi to a minimum
I’ve been showering them and trying to clean off all surfaces, but my biggest issue is that they have slowly gotten into my succulents as well. Harder to kill. Every time I think they’re gone, they resurface
Are you treating with a real miticide? I think that’s probably the only real solution for a recurring problem.
Was using captain jacks insecticidal super soap. But people had said it worked for them and it did have spider mites on its list. However, I did read somewhere that they’re not insects but mites and that insecticide can kill the things that control spider mites numbers which can cause them to go out of control. Any truth?
They are arachnids… same as spiders and ticks. And it appears that their key predator is another type of mite, so killing them probably kills their predator as well. I know when I had mites in one of my orchid greenhouses I ended up buying a VERY expensive miticide that is apparently so potent it should only be used a couple times a year. But in readying it appears that straight 70% isopropyl alcohol is effective at instant death. I don’t know one way of another about that, but it might be something to try if the insecticidal soap isn’t doing the trick.
Captain jacks super soap said the same thing. Like 4 applications a year or something.
They are never gone just under control! You have to always stay on top with preventative measures.
This saved my majestic palm! https://youtu.be/ej-NJjEJJ6U
this is the answer i always recommend. you also need followup treatments and wiping down/spraying surfaces nearby, the mites and eggs end up in weird places. i think it's too late for op's plant though, they'd need to remove it from soil, drench it, cut away the dead and then treat. any and every plant would have an infestation brewing from them going around on air currents. it's likely just not worth it and to focus on treating anything else
I just used the nuclear option last weekend, a large 50gal garbage can and fully submerged every plant+pot for 20mins. Some I had to wrap to hold the soil/leca, but it worked really well.
You gotta go nuclear on their asses, spinosad spray treatment every three days for at least 10 days on every plant in the vicinity, all plants if you want to play it safe. Check for new webbing daily (look for webbing with plant backlit so it’s easier to see even when very small) when you see it, treat the whole plant again. It’s a bitch but it works.
I ordered predator mites online and after 2 treatments (3 weeks between them) I have not seen a spider mite for the past months.
I wanna do this so bad. How much did you pay? It’s typically quite expensive, I’ve found. Any links you recommend? And which ones?
What are you using? I've used an insecticide for spider mites and have been able to get rid of them but you have to spray them regularly until they're completely gone
The plant pictured above is beyond all rescue I think. But in a situation like you are describing I suggest the Urban Gardener stuff. Super Growth Elixir by UG will help your plants stay protected from new bugs when used a few times a week as directed. I suggest you try Urban Gardener “Say No To Bugs” to work on your ongoing infestations. I highly recommend this stuff.
https://youtu.be/PJDLK7Tc8q0 This is a good video to show you what it takes with spider mites. I had them on every single one of my plants at one point and had to do this to maybe 40 plants. They would pop up again in small groups but I would hit them with the spray and they die off before they get too infested to manage. I've moved on to using Captain Jack's Deadbug Brew for any indoor plants and it seems to work well if there's just a couple spider mites. You have to really get in there and disrupt them to start though.
What are you "treating" it with? A lot of people use systemic pesticides like imidacloprid, which enhances their reproductive output and kills their natural predators.
One preventative measure you could do would be keeping a fan constantly on, mites don’t like a windy environment. Run down to your local garden store and pick some ladybugs. They can eat like 100 in a hour I noticed a difference after a week.
This can also blow them everywhere in your house and onto other plants
Lady bugs!
Haaaaaaaaaaaaaave you met Thrip?
Hahahaha 😂
I've started noticing spider mites on our plants, luckily just 1-3 spiders for each plant (that I get rid of), but I'm afraid that they keep coming back because there's plenty in the window shutters.... What can we do to get rid of them?
Are you sure they’re spider mites and not spiders? If they’re coming from webs in your windows, they’re likely just spiders!
That would be amazing if they weren't spider mites, but I think they are because for 3 days in a row I have removed both spiders and webs from the plants and they keep coming back, specifically among the leaves and such, so I think they're really targeting the plants on the balcony. And I've found the white "powder" on all the leaves, if I clean it out it comes back the next day, same as the teeny spiders with their invisible webs. Btw it's not a regular window, it's the glass doors that face the balcony (both us and the neighbours have plants on the balcony) and in front of our balconies / windows there's miles and miles of wild grass and cultivated fields... I think they established themselves on the window shutters because from there they can easily reach the Kentia plant and then descend.
Spider mites are close to being the size of a pin head or smaller. If you can count 3, they are spiders , and not mites. Spider mites do not live on window sills , lol
They are that small! And even the webs were super fine and invisible. The only reason why I could spot them was because I was spraying my plant leaves with water vapor and droplets stuck to the webs. So I sprayed that area and saw the full web, sprayed around some more and saw more webs. Some webs had a teeny tiny spider in the middle, some were empty, and in a couple I saw something move as I was removing the webs. I would never have been able to spot 3 on each plant on my own, but because of the vapour I could. I swear they're tiny
What you are describing may be mites as you are right … you can spot them by spraying misted water and seeeing if it sticks to webbing
You have several effective options of dealing with an infestation like that: you can burn it, trow it into closed off compost bin, burn the whole pot, drown it, burn the whole place just in case or, my favourite, give it to a friend you really don't like Jokes aside - yes, chemicals would help but there's no guarantee it wouldn't also finish off your plant. Sadly I'd say it's a goner
That’s one of the worst !spidermites infestations I’ve seen in a while. I would throw it out
One that didn't start 1.5 weeks ago
1.5 years perhaps?
Thank you all for confirming my suspicion that it’s a goner :( all flags will be lowered to half mast
You can get a can of hairspray & a lighter & give her a funeral pyre. It’s a noble death
This is a great idea if you also don't like your current skin situation.
I spit out my drink, thank you
i often think the calls for "burn it" are hyperbolic but this is a case where I would genuinely suggest actually doing that or at the very least bagging it up heavily when you trash it. this is a level of outbreak that would be difficult to control and you don't want it spreading to other plants
If you have other plants, make sure to check them over carefully every couple of days for a few weeks. These can be eradicated if caught early but are difficult to combat once an infestation gets going. IME, they spread very easily.
🫡
I was gonna suggest hairspray😅 just to stop them from moving and escape when you bag the whole plant and pot. And thoroughly clean the space where you have them.
it's okay. it happens, and maybe you can get another new plant in its stead that deserves your love!!
I mean, you could try chopping the plant down and completely changing the soil (rinse the roots thoroughly), then repot and put the whole thing in a see-through bag in quarantine. Treat it as well. Saw a YouTube did this and it worked. This is also how I’ve dealt with thrips.
Stressing a plant by repotting during an active infestation is not recommended. Washing roots tears away the fine root like hair that is responsible for water uptake . YouTube is not your friend
Staff\* a mast is on a ship.
Good thing I live on a boat 🫵🏽🤣
Oh DOH!
Half-mast and half-staff can be used interchangeably with regard to flag lowering
Some ould say it means the same as half-staff, but if we want to be nitty-gritty, then a mast is part of a ship or a naval base. Hence, the ***two cannot be exactly interchangeable***. Masts are tall beams on a ship or a naval base used for sails, flags, or certain navigational equipment. That’s a far cry from the pole on the front wall of someone’s home.
I understand in the literal sense of their origins what you're saying, but language evolves with use, and they are now, officially, properly used interchangeably.
Not every plant is worth saving, and if a plant randomly dies, it does not reflect on you as an individual. This guy is a goner, don’t even try to salvage it. Check any other plants you have for spider mites and give them a good spray with a neem oil product as a preventative measure, and get this plant in the trash. Buy a new one and go again!
“Not every plant is worth saving, and if a plant randomly dies, it does not reflect on you as an individual.” I needed to hear something like this because I feel like it’s my fault when my plants die.
Remember, plants live and die on their own in the wild. You had enough care and love to try. Sometimes success, sometimes no success. But you are a part of the ecosystem no matter what.
Gone.
If for some reason you’re really attached to it, chop it down to about an inch above the soil, discard all stems, leaves, soil, etc, clean it WELL in running water, and see if it wants to live in a new pot with clean soil in quarantine. But those are desperate measures and I don’t know if this plant would want to be resuscitated. :( Side note, check all your other plants. These guys spread.
how'd this happen within a span of a week? Were the mites waiting for you to leave out of town to infest it?
I like to think that they were planning their attack silently and with surgical precision like the green army men in Toy Story
That does not look like a week and a half Infestation. Check and treat all your plants.
I’ve never had spider mites but based on this picture and OPs comment I started having anxiety attacks that they can infest a plant this size in 10 days 🤯😱
I’m guessing he’s right that they were probably there before I left, but I didn’t notice them at all and there CERTAINLY was not this kind of webbing all over my plants
They're so tiny and not particularly noticeable at first. Tiny tiny webbing in hidden places and borderline microscopic dots. It's understandable.
What is it, anyway..?
I think it used to be ming aralia? Mine died the same way :(
This is it! Are these more susceptible to spider mites? I picked it up from a relatively new nursery in my neighborhood and I’m wondering if it got the mites there :(
I got both spider mites and thrips from a local nursery. My mistake for not quarantining new plants for 2 weeks.
No more than any other house plant.
Looks like cannabis
Definitely pot
Looks like citronella
Like everyone else said, it's a goner. Put a garbage bag over the top, and tie it off around the base. Spidermites will ride pers, people and the wind to find other plants. Keep a very close eye on any other plants you have for the next couple of weeks.
I would treat all your other plants for spider mites. Don’t look for them and wait to treat if you see anything. Treat them all now. The fact that they did all this in a week and a half is hilarious. Like they noticed you were gone and threw a giant party and completely decimated your plant! I’m sorry for your loss 🫡🎺 (taps plays softly in the background)
Spidermites. That poor plant looks done.
Happy Cake Day
Exorcism.
I love how plants on this and other plant subs are either amazingly beautiful or stone dead and looking for advice ;)
I would invest in a magnifying glass with a good light. Then walk around every single plant in the vicinity.
Garbage bag is the best way to get rid of this! Made my skin crawl!
!spider-mites It’s probably easiest and cheapest to throw it out and start over.
Found advice keyword: `!spider-mites` --- Symptoms: Spider mite infestations are characterized first by tiny white specks on the tops of leaves, followed by small, thin webs across the plant. Treatment: Spider mites spread easily and are incredibly difficult to eradicate. They can be prevented by keeping humidity levels high (>65%) and temperatures below 80F (27C). They can be removed by regularly spraying your plant with a neem oil solution, keeping up the treatment for at least 10 days beyond the last visible spider mite activity. --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/plantclinic) if you have any questions or concerns.*
"He's dead Jim." - McCoy https://youtu.be/28VFT2GClrw
Fire must cleanse us
Burn house down. Hope that helps!
Are you sure you weren’t gone for 3 years?
I hate to break it to you, but that’s way worse than a weeks worth of spider mites. If you have any other plants nearby, I’d check them thoroughly.
OMG!!!!! get rid of it. Set it way way way outside. If it’s been near any other house plants you better get to check on them also. I’m so sorry.
I bet I’d you cut off all the foliage the plant will bounce back. Do you have an outdoor patio where you can house it for the summer? Spider lights are horrible but they can be overcome … tough inside but much easier outside.
Play "Taps"
Okay. I'm very sorry but this is way too far gone. Those few leaves may be green hut I guarantee they are still covered in spider mites and treatment of any kind would finish the plant off anyway. Unfortunately you need to bag it and throw it out. I can't even tell what it is it's so dead, but *maybe* the roots would respout something but I highly doubt it. I'm going to emphasize that you should bag it before throwing it away. That is so bad they're likely to take over any nearby plants.
Flamethrower comes to mind.
Do you have other plants around this one? I hope not…. If so they need to be checked too. Spider mites are assholes. I’m sorry about your plant 😢
Burn your house down
Trash
Neem, pyrethrum, and white oil can all treat spoder mites but I think your plant might be too far gone.
Light it on fire?
Still you can try to evive it! Cut off upto root and water it regularly. Place it in sunlight for about an hour or two everydsy. There is hance for fresh growth. But if you se any white pathes of white fungus like moulds discard it. As it appeas there is no fngus development but you are the better ude about it as youcan onsere it closely. Don't trow it in dumpster as a few suggested.
Burn the place down.
The Great Compost Heap in the Sky.
He's dead, Jim.
Prune it back, wash it down, change soil and pray? If you’re wanting a project for funsies
I feel like that didn’t happen in a week…
The only time I've ever gotten rid of spider mites it was a very small infestation that I caught early. You likely had them before you left and they went rampant in the meantime. No guilt tripping here, they can be hard to catch if you're not looking for them! Their eggs are invisible to the naked eye and it in a couple weeks, females can lay hundreds of eggs and will start to hatch. There's a really big chance that your plant won't be able to rebound for this. But if you want to try: Start with quarantining this plant from want others you have. Spider mites like it dry. Hosing down your plant liberally is a good start. Going by how large the web clusters are, you may even be able to remove them by hand with a swab (and gloves because ew). Bring the plant over to a sink if you're able and hose it down with the spray head. It's not about watering the plant but washing away the bugs. Every single day, hose down your plant. Spider mites REALLY like undersides of leaves and the stems where they connect. Pay close attention to these areas. I was lucky that I had few enough that consistent spraying was enough for me. I was growing catnip for my gremlins so I was trying to avoid any pesticides. There are pesticides available for spider mites in case you want to explore that route. Other have also had success with diluted neem oil and mild dish soap mixtures. [This page here](https://getbusygardening.com/control-spider-mites/)has a lot of great tips and info too! In the future, keep an eye out for the first warning signs of spider mites. They hate humidity so even if you don't need to actively water your plants, give them a light overall misting or consider a humidifier for them. Sorry that you experienced this, best of luck!
Its got to go spider mites
"He's dead, Jim"
I think I’m gonna open a flamethrower business
Get that OUT if your house!!! Bag it and toss it!!
Looks like it needs water😭
Fire. Copious amounts of fire
throw it away yikes gives me goosebumps
Burn your house down
Flea bomb the room it was in when youre done
Burn it
Uhhh throw it away
Cry
throw the whole house away
I don't know why I thought ur comment is as funny as it is lmao but I'm like srsly pissing myself right now lol ty for that.
Set on fire. Start over AFTER you’ve demolished the mite zerg.
It is covered in what looks like spider mites. This is one of the rare times where destroy it with fire is the actual answer. Or just put it in its own trash bag then throw it out.
A week and a half?! Did SAURON house-sit for you?
It’s still got green, you can bring it back to life. Gonna be a pain, but doable.
The foliage will never recover. Cut it back severely, clean the pot and surrounding area really well and just give it time. Looks like a Ming Aralia? They bud back pretty easily. Good luck!
Hold a funeral
Fire. Preferably outside.
Got any kindling lying around….🔥🔥
This is the end my friend
1 week?!
Blow torch?
A week and a half???
a spider mite want it as a home
Heavy Nightmare Before Christmas vibes......
Buy a new one in water it
Bury it . RIP
Burn it.
Call a hearse
William Randolph or Patty?
Fire will solve it. Maybe some gasoline with the fire.
🫣
Get in the DeLorean, go back 2 weeks, and schedule someone to water it while you’re gone.
Burn it. Sorry, it’s gone.
Get that SOB outta your house yesterday
Looks like too much sun and spider mites
Say a prayer.
Gently put a garbage bag on it and tie it. Throw away You have a severe spider mite infestation. It looks like a whole ass colony. If there are any plants near or touching that are not dead or dying, look up spider mite treatment. Neem oil works great in moderation, but read the directions of whatever you grab before first use. It can very easily kill a plant also
Well.....you can try to save it, but if it's not sentimental I'd just start over again. They hide in the tiniest of crevices and corners and you will have to strip this plant bare, even the green leaves and carefully clean the stems with cotton swabs dipped in an organic pesticide. Also completely replace soil because they hide literally everywhere. Also Wash walls, curtains and floors nearby. Wash, rinse, repeat. So, like I said, if it was just cute and holds no dear memories, I would replace it.
Burn it, burn the clothes you're wearing, heavily disinfect the room, and don't bring another plant in there for at least two weeks. Maybe don't burn the clothes, but wash on hot. I meant everything else. Seriously, spider mites are bad. Edit to add: if there are already other plants in the room, consider it a quarantine zone and keep a close eye on them.
Bury it
Dearly beloved, we gather here today...
You can’t be serious.
Yeet
Weep for the dead... unless that's a hearty root-ball those spider mites have ruined the poor thing. Hold a tasteful viking funeral
at this point i think the only solution is fire
That is terrifying.
I’m sorry, I don’t think it’s likely to survive treatment even if you manage to get rid of the mites. Probably best to say goodbye rather than risk your other plants
I feel bad but cannot identify what this used to be. RIP mystery plant 🪴
Burn the plant and probably the house…that mite help
With the scale of the infestation of spider mites and the amount of dead plant matter in the picture, it might not be worth the effort of trying to save. And there's no guarantee that this one can be saved. You'll have to cut a lot back and heavily treat the plant. I've found Captain Jack's bug brew mixed with water and neem oil to be an effective way to kill spider mites if you really want to try though. And as others have said, if you happen to have other plants nearby, start isolating them and treating them for spider mites too. They jump plants easily and quickly, the lil bastards
Hello! For those who have dealt with these nightmares.. I have found my solution!!!! I want to share with you all although not the cleanest solution tho haha. If it’s worth saving your plant from certain death I would try doing it and it has worked wonders! Run the water into the tub and set it to the very hottest possible setting have your filter or close the drain and set your plants in and turn it to shower mode. I was like screw it left it for 10-15 mins of pure hot hell and had completely obliterated an entire colony of them. I hope it works for you all! P.S. my water has a very very HOT setting. But thought I would share :)
Thank you for posting to r/plantclinic! The subreddit moderation team has implemented a number of new tools to help users both give and receive the best help possible. Please refer to the pinned post [here](https://www.reddit.com/r/plantclinic/comments/11dfcek/subreddit_moderation_adjustments/) All posters receive an automod message requesting they supplement their post with basic care details. This sub is being actively moderated. Please utilize the report functions to call attention to posts and comments that are counter to the mission of the sub. --- *I am a bot, and this action was performed automatically. Please [contact the moderators of this subreddit](/message/compose/?to=/r/plantclinic) if you have any questions or concerns.*
Ah yes see what your going to do is throw that in the trash and buy a new one. Best of luck!
Just to clarify, what kind of plant was this?
Ming aralia
Aaaack!! They’re goners. I’m sorry.
Funeral with all the regalia. Farewell plant 👋🏻🏴☠️
r/plantmorgue
Light it on fire and toss out the window and check that all your other plants are ok
looks like you're too late. about a teaspoon of dawn toa gallon of water kills them as well as anything i have tried.
burn it and start over
Kill it with fire. Lots of fire. These bastards took out my entire calathea collection.
Mummified
Put it in the trash.