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title: "I struggle of keep my alocasias spider-mite free but this one has…"
description: "I struggle of keep my alocasias spider-mite free but this one has been soooo healthy this last year 🥰"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/8YJLrBkOSo27kyNSisgUpA/65730f03d342c6ce3185f01e"
community: "Alocasia Aficionados"
author: "The Planty Office"
published: "2023-12-08T12:41:39.216Z"
language: "en"
image: "https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/GKIvvTiVO2l6YaL2iBSM6R4A3fCmED22n79KxVfikd4/8a41b150224b4cda8c7dc9d7dce69d12.webp?size=large"
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# I struggle of keep my alocasias spider-mite free but this one has…

_Posted by The Planty Office on 2023-12-08_

I struggle of keep my alocasias spider-mite free but this one has been soooo healthy this last year 🥰

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## 2 comments

### Idk commented on 2023-12-08

Don’t jinx it lol

### Big Apple Plants commented on 2023-12-08

Use neem oil to clean the leaves, spray the soil. Helps keep them away. Also spider mites like dry leaves so make sure your alocsia has humidity (mist or humidifier)

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