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Bailey :)

One of my Calatheas is heavily infested, I’ve never dealt with Mealybugs but I think thats what these are, if I could get confirmation? I’ve been keeping it away from my other plants since I’ve noticed and been spraying with insecticide once a week, but nothing is working. Can I still save it?

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  1. Sunny

    Definitely spider mite with that webbing. They spread very quickly. I used a diluted isopropyl alcohol to kill them on my alocasia zebrina. Calatheas are sensitive to everything. so, always test before applying a full dosage.

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  2. MJ

    I’ve gotten rid of spider mites by literally giving my plant a shower. I held the roots in place and rinsed it (gently) with the sprayer in my kitchen sink. My plant wasn’t happy about it but I haven’t seen the spider mites since. Just make sure to be careful with it and be thorough! I’d also keep a close eye on it just in case a few stragglers are left behind.

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    • MJ

      Also your cat is adorable!!! He looks like my old boy Biscuit.

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    • Bailey :)

      Thank you! And yes he’s a mess lol

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