Spider Mites on Rubber Plant
How to identify and get rid of spider mites on Rubber Plant. Size: 0.5mm.
Identifying spider mites on Rubber Plant
Fine stippling and a dull, dusty appearance on leaves, with delicate webbing visible on the undersides in heavier infestations, more common in dry indoor air.
Life cycle
Complete life cycle in 1–2 weeks in hot, dry conditions. Can produce 13+ generations per year.
Damage to Rubber Plant
Feeding causes stippled, dulled patches on the leaf surface, detracting from the plant's glossy appearance and potentially causing leaf drop in heavy infestations.
How to treat spider mites on Rubber Plant
Wipe down the large leaves with a damp cloth periodically, and spray forcefully with water to dislodge mites, following with a miticide or neem oil for persistent infestations.
Preventing spider mites on Rubber Plant
Wipe leaves periodically to remove dust and check for early signs of mites, and consider raising humidity slightly if infestations recur in very dry rooms.