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title: "Does my dieffenbachia have spider mites? Yes. Did I just so happen to…"
description: "Does my dieffenbachia have spider mites? Yes. Did I just so happen to find a tiny war weapon days before noticing the mites? Yes. This is Horseradish, a baby…"
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# Does my dieffenbachia have spider mites? Yes. Did I just so happen to…

_Gepostet von Libby am 2025-04-18_

Does my dieffenbachia have spider mites?

Yes.

Did I just so happen to find a tiny war weapon days before noticing the mites?

Yes.

This is Horseradish, a baby (i2, for those wondering) jumping spider. He (or she) is named after the jar he was originally homed in. We agreed on free rent and utilities if he fights valiantly for my dieffenbachia. He is the ultimate weapon of choice. 10/10 recommend.

![Anhang 1 von 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/J_PmJ6kA-1PCWwB1ZpG8Bo8dQOMlD8cQx8zDVD7McN4/cbu79iqMS8qheIjhbAu1YQ.webp?size=large)

![Anhang 2 von 2](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/J_PmJ6kA-1PCWwB1ZpG8Bo8dQOMlD8cQx8zDVD7McN4/ioPnZdweRTSIu9GhidqBOw.webp?size=large)

## 10 Kommentare

### Sunny kommentierte am 2025-04-18

Jumping spiders are too smart. I had a couple on my kitchen counter that took care of the random fruit flies. 🕷️

### KJM kommentierte am 2025-04-18

Where does one find a jumping spider?

#### BotanicalBookworm\_13 antwortete am 2025-04-18

In the corner of your living room 😂😂. JK but you don’t really find one in the wild, they are really small

#### Libby antwortete am 2025-04-18

Quite literally, in the corner of my living room on a window sill 🤣

### KJM kommentierte am 2025-04-18

And, how does one keep them where you want them?

#### BotanicalBookworm\_13 antwortete am 2025-04-18

If there are bugs to eat, he stays. If there is no food, he leaves.

#### KJM antwortete am 2025-04-18

I don't think I will cultivate food so they can eat. I think I have seen this little jumping spider. They are very cute as long as they stay off of me.

### Magpie kommentierte am 2025-04-18

Holy cow I had no idea! The enemy of my enemy is my friend. 🤔

#### Sunny antwortete am 2025-04-18

They are the only spider I like. They are smart and curious. They would come out on the kitchen counter when we came home from work. They recognize people. There are several varieties in different sizes.

#### Magpie antwortete am 2025-04-18

My insect loving child is now telling me that jumping spiders can be taught tricks and can recognize faces!

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