Marianne's Response

Phillipine Jasmine Ill

My young Phillipine Jasmine Plants has developed a webs with tiny, barely visible white spots on them. They face an east window and get morning sun along with natural light the rest of the day. I want to save them but don’t know the best remedy. What am I doing wrong? Love these kids and don’t want them to die. Thanks.

Posted by Dixie Walter on June 5, 2019

Marianne's Response

Webs on houseplants are most often spider mite. These tiny insects feed on plant tissue and love low humidity. First use a strong jet of tap water to remove the webbing and the mites. Then use a damp cloth dipped in soapy water (mild soap like Ivory) to wipe down as many of the leaves as you can. Next increase the humidity around your plants by setting the pots on a tray of pebbles with water. Keep misting daily to keep the humidity up and wipe the leaves as soon as any new webs form. Stick with it - you can control the mites and your plants will thrive. Keep growing, Marianne Binetti