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13 years ago

I have something on all my plumerias leaves that are on my porch in pots. There is some kind of dusty, web looking, growth on the leaves. From the seedlings to the mature plumerias they all had beautiful healthy looking green leaves and over the last couple of weeks they look awful. Can anyone help identify what it is and what to do to take care of it?

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the_first_kms2
13 years ago
Spider Mites. It happens. Try using Bayer 3 in 1, or neem oil, or even hosing them off including the bottom of the leaves 3x per day. Good luck with it.
lisa0611
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13 years ago
Thank you for your help. I will take your advise. Can the spider mites kill the plumeria?
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daogirl - SoCal Zone 9
13 years ago
I've had good luck with Neem. Make sure to spray it only when the plants will be out of direct sun and/or strong heat. For me, that usually means spraying at dusk. Make sure you fully cover the leaves, top and bottom.

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