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Post by iliz9 on Aug 19, 2016 18:45:57 GMT -5
Since it has been sooo hot, I brought one Hydrangea in a pot, inside....well, now looks like this??? Spider mites or regular spiders???? T.I.A. 
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Post by mnwildflowers on Aug 19, 2016 19:48:11 GMT -5
That looks like a nest of baby spiders. Guess I would put it back outside!
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Post by paparon on Aug 19, 2016 21:17:37 GMT -5
Let's give this a shot. Spider mites do make webbing, and the foliage looks a bit pale indicating mite activity. Spider mites thrive in the heat, especially if it has been dry (no rain). I would move the plant outside and keep it well watered, and in the shade, especially if you aren't going to plant it. Regular pesticides will not work. Here is what I use with pretty good success,however be careful and don't spray in the heat of the day. 'Bonide All Season Plant Oil' Used properly, the oil covers and suffocates the mites and their eggs (use a couple of different times). Every year I get mites on my Cucumbers, the past few years I treat with plant oil (follow directions). I know get cukes all the way through the season. Before the plants would puke out by mid to late July. Spray all the plant, especially the underside and cover the stems too. This is also a dormant season spray used for many reasons. Hope this helps. Ron www.gardening-for-wildlife.com |
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Post by iliz9 on Aug 19, 2016 21:52:28 GMT -5
Thank you Mel and Ron...great info....I'll check the Bonide All Season Plant Oil and will spray the whole thing outside in a shady place....that's going to be difficult...everywhere the sun shines!!!!!
This is a potted Hydrangea, have no room to plant it in the ground...Another thing to do in the Fall....
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Post by Gayle on Aug 19, 2016 23:14:27 GMT -5
I'm not sure but I'd be putting it back outside.
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Post by Ladybird on Aug 20, 2016 7:52:57 GMT -5
I would definitely put it back outside.
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Post by iliz9 on Aug 20, 2016 9:44:56 GMT -5
Outsideitgoes ...tks all
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Post by plantdoctor on Aug 20, 2016 10:55:08 GMT -5
In addition to all of the other info offered here...be sure to cut off the infested leaves and discard them...but not in the compost. Those mites can transfer to other plants quickly and you have too many to jeopardize that happening. Any discolored leaf will never turn green again, but once cut off they are often replaced by new leaves. Charlene
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Post by paparon on Aug 20, 2016 10:58:07 GMT -5
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Post by iliz9 on Aug 20, 2016 13:44:14 GMT -5
Thanks for the good advice...I already took it out, all bad leaves are gone, and sprayed for the moment with something other than Bonide that I have, I'll get that later...
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