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title: "Just got this corn plant and pothos from Lowe’s. It has spider mites…"
description: "Just got this corn plant and pothos from Lowe’s. It has spider mites and despite giving it a good shower, some of the leaves look dirty so possible thrips. How…"
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community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Freedomskai"
published: "2023-08-21T18:08:26.614Z"
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# Just got this corn plant and pothos from Lowe’s. It has spider mites…

_Posted by Freedomskai on 2023-08-21_

Just got this corn plant and pothos from Lowe’s. It has spider mites and despite giving it a good shower, some of the leaves look dirty so possible thrips. How should I treat it? Trying to keep it away from my other plants as best as possible. But separately, should I report the pothos? I think both plants need the same light requirements but not sure if I can get away with the same water schedule. Any advice?

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## 2 comments

### Nicole commented on 2023-08-21

Honestly I would return them and let them know you found pests. Not worth the work and endangering your current plants. If you do choose to treat them, keep them in a separate room, use bonide systemic granules and captain jack’s dead bug brew. Several treatments and be consistent so the pests don’t develop tolerance.

#### Freedomskai replied on 2023-08-22

Thank you!

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