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title: "This is so sad! We’re post-spider mite infestation. I’m not sure if…"
description: "This is so sad! We’re post-spider mite infestation. I’m not sure if it’s going to survive 😢 no spider mites have been spotted in 5 days, but there’s so much…"
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community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Zack"
published: "2025-06-17T22:45:36.742335Z"
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# This is so sad! We’re post-spider mite infestation. I’m not sure if…

_Posted by Zack on 2025-06-17_

This is so sad! We’re post-spider mite infestation. I’m not sure if it’s going to survive 😢 no spider mites have been spotted in 5 days, but there’s so much damage.

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## 4 comments

### Jenna commented on 2025-06-17

I would chop off anything severely damaged so the plant can focus on giving new leaves!

### Phil commented on 2025-06-17

What did you use to combat the spider mites?

#### Zack replied on 2025-06-17

A spray mix of thyme, cinnamon, and peppermint oil, and distilled water. It got rid of the spider mites practically instantly but I think it was too harsh for the fragile plant.

### Waspinator commented on 2025-06-18

Looks like it has a solid three and a half pretty healthy leaves. It should recover as long as it gets care

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