spider mites fiddle leaf fig

After doing some research, I also sprayed all the leaves down with an Its pretty amazing to see how far my FLF has come – from only having half a dozen leaves about half-a-foot high, to reaching around a metre in height in 18 months. Keep an eye out for them where the leaves meet the stem, or even within the slight dips where veins run along leaves.With at least three spider mite outbreaks under my belt, I now have a pretty clear process on how to treat them! So if you don’t stick to the follow-up timeframes, and end up having to treat them again and again, the solution may start to not work so well!

If you’re dealing with them on one plant its best to isolate the plant or ideally treat all indoor plants! I did this almost daily for a few weeks.

When you do this method, it might mean watering it less often, as it will take longer for the soil to dry out. Thanks so much.Great comments, whilst on Pinterest I read if you carefully lift a leaf off and place it in water roots will grow and yes a new plant, it has worked for me, so good luck, I chose the smaller leaves near the base of the plant.I will definitely be giving it a go come Spring! As long as the pot has drainage holes and the water drains out the bottom fairly quickly when you water, it should be fine to water again. Pruning is a great way to get cuttings to grow new FLFs!

You Because the mites are tiny, the webs are tiny too.

If you can’t take them outside, consider doing this in the shower.Be sure to hose down each leaf, back and front, and work your way down the plant from top to bottom.This will help to physically remove as many mites and eggs as possible.Once the plants have dripped dry a little, make up a solution in a spray bottle of Spray the plants with the solution from top to bottom, front and back of leaves. They are generally quite potent mixes and you shouldn’t need to use a lot.I water mine real good biweekly.i use a metal stake because wood rotsHi Emily, I recently purchased a stunning and lush Fiddle Fig and I was looking for the fertiliser you mentioned but I can’t seem to find it stocked in any of the nurseries in Melbourne or even online in Australia.

Thanks Robyn Have just purchased my fiddle leaf fig about 2weeks and am loving it it took me awhile to find one,im an aussie too and enjoyed your update thank you .Oh thanks for your comment Colleen I find it is harder to find info about them in Australia! I actually order it online from a NZ site that ships to Australia – bioleaf.co.nz.

Thank you!!

Spider mites are one of the most common threats to the beautiful ficus lyrata, so stay vigilant. This can be a little tedious, but it’s best to make sure you do it properly!Leave the plants to drip dry and don’t wipe off the solution. Pest #2: Mealybugs The next most common fiddle leaf fig pest is the mealybug. Can I keep it or is it better to cut it off? I’m sure I’ll be seeking further advice in the future.I just purchased a baby 6-inch FLF, when would you recommend starting to fertilize it?

By continuing to use this site, you agree with the privacy policy. So, you’ve noticed some tiny pests creeping on your precious fiddle leaf fig, leaving little webs and stressing out your once-thriving plant.

I JUST repotted them with 5:1:1 mix. Next I’ll be focusing on growing a branch or two, to start getting that If you need any more advice or info on your Fiddle Leaf Fig or you are noticing that your Fiddle Leaf Fig has Leaf Damage, check out my other posts-Hi Emily what if the top soil is dry and the bottom of the soil is wet or moist do you still water the tree?Hey Marie, the soil should never fully dry out (or the plant would die!)

But fear not – with a few simple steps you can have your Fiddle Leaf healthy again. In bright daylight I could just make out a few spider-like moving dots, and some very small webs where the leaf …

Treating just the one main plant often can leave other mites to reproduce and spread throughout your collection.Have any questions?

As it’s summer here in Aus you could definitely apply a fertiliser – they basically are like multivitamins for the plant, giving it any nutrients it may be missing for proper growth. This removes the eggs and mites (the mites left an orangey-brown tinge on the cloth). You may also notice they sit within microscopic webs.Can you see the tiny cluster of white dots (eggs) in the photo below?While there’s a few varieties of spider mites, the type I’ve often found on my Fiddle Leafs are red-brown in colour. Follow Emily on Instagram (@dossierblog) to stay up to date!This website uses cookies to improve your Dossier Blog experience. Can mites be in the soil?

Its always best to fully saturate the soil when watering to flush out any buildup of salts.As my Fiddle Leaf Fig growth had seemed to slow a bit, I knew that once the weather warmed up I would like to start fertilizing it.

In this case, empty the tray after watering. But fear not – with a few simple steps you can have your Fiddle Leaf healthy again. My FLF was the first indoor plant I bought, which has since sent me on a downward spiral in an For the first year of ownership I didn’t do anything proactive on my FLF – I just watered it weekly, wiped down its dusty leaves occasionally and turned it around to get the sun on different sides.

So here’s a few signs to look out for:The eggs show as tiny white dots. The best way to water a FLF is to fully saturate it every time you water, until the excess runs out the bottom.

Because of this, and because its now a bit top heavy with those new giant leaves, it started to lean for the first time.