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title: "I put this in my prop box and now it has these web like things. Is…"
description: "I put this in my prop box and now it has these web like things. Is this mold? Should I not leave this in my prop box?"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lZ7uAE3pQ86jnFGxrCwLrg/RVQv1nKySzaNdYIy3-oGRA"
community: "Anything about plants"
author: "Ella"
published: "2024-03-24T19:08:13.723007Z"
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# I put this in my prop box and now it has these web like things. Is…

_Posted by Ella on 2024-03-24_

I put this in my prop box and now it has these web like things. Is this mold? Should I not leave this in my prop box?

![Attachment 1 of 1](https://images.getplanta.com/v1/resize/KHGrINpxqrPn8fjK6ccKVxH9kpKSdIfMVwyq7Q8OjUQ/uX9si3miQEyT0GwVxZNMKw.webp?size=large)

## 6 comments

### Ella commented on 2024-03-24

Also this is my first attempt with a prop box so I’m trying things out

### Dee commented on 2024-03-24

looks like spider mites

#### Ella replied on 2024-03-24

Darn :/

### Lucy Frü commented on 2024-03-24

Spider mites. Gently rinse once every 4-5 days for a couple weeks to make sure they don’t come back. You can use a soapy paper towel or a pesticide; if it’s soap, make sure to rinse it all off without overwatering your plant.

And yes, you should isolate that plant. Spider mites are spreaders.

### RoseRed commented on 2024-03-25

It’s definitely a regular spiderweb

### NewerHorizons777 commented on 2024-03-25

Yep. Definitely a normal spider. Not sure what bad they can do! Honestly, it looks kinda cool (if you like that style!)

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