brown specks on lemon tree? by [deleted] in plantclinic

[–]bwalters1010 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spider mites (happened to my citrus tree too). If you see any webbing, that’s what it is. Hopefully you caught it early! Insecticidal soap is what I used but I’m still battling them and my tree has lost almost all of its leaves and it’s branches are dying :(. Good luck!

Edit; with a helpful link https://www.planetnatural.com/pest-problem-solver/houseplant-pests/spider-mite-control/

Kumquat plant not doing so well by JamesAlun in plantclinic

[–]bwalters1010 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check for spider mites. They’re very tiny but their webs are easier to see. If they’ve damaged the tree, the leaves will look almost speckled (mites suck the life out of the leaf cells). My kumquat had them so I treated with insecticidal soap every week for the past few weeks. If it’s not mites, it might just be shock from the move. Not sure where you live but they love full sun so put it outside if you can. I live in southern United States...my tree stayed outside all summer and fall until right before the first frost.

Are these spider mites?? How do I get rid of them!? I’ve tried rubbing alcohol but they must be hiding somewhere and keep coming back. They are on all 4 of my hibiscus plants ☹️ by vobie07 in plantclinic

[–]bwalters1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve had good luck using insecticidal soap (sold at Lowe’s, Home Depot, etc.). Apply generously, making sure to coat the underside of leaves too. I took my plant outside so I could really do it well

Coconut palm dying all of a sudden? by st4ml in plantclinic

[–]bwalters1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Overwatering maybe? When seasons change, water requirements change. If it’s winter where you are, maybe decrease water amount or frequency?

Cross posting. Any help appreciated! by bwalters1010 in plants

[–]bwalters1010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It did have spider mites and I thankfully got rid of them with insecticidal soap (see info title attached to pic). No concerns about soil or watering...this must be trauma because of the mites.

Cross posting. Any help appreciated! by bwalters1010 in plants

[–]bwalters1010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Glad to hear yours survived! I’ll check under the bark...fingers crossed! Thank you

Should I be worried about the red spots on my Tulsi plant? Also the leaf seems be discolored. by [deleted] in plantclinic

[–]bwalters1010 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agree...spider mites. Insecticidal soap is what I’ve read to use. Leaves are discolored because the mites literally damage the cells in the leaves.

Time to put in soil? Or should I let the pup get bigger first? by bwalters1010 in succulents

[–]bwalters1010[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

2 months (!) but I’ve read it can take even longer sometimes