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- How to combat spider mites at the Hawaii palm tree
- Spider mites on the Hawaii palm recognize
- What can you do if you have spider mite infestation?
- Prevent pest infestation
- Tips
Spider mites are barely visible to the naked eye
How to combat spider mites at the Hawaii palm tree
The Hawaiian Palm is a pretty sturdy succulent plant that is not often attacked by pests. Spider mites occasionally appear in an unfavorable location and if the humidity is too low. These should be combated immediately to avoid entering the houseplant.
Spider mites on the Hawaii palm recognize
If the Hawaiian palm sheds its leaves in the summer, this is a normal process that does not indicate an attack by spider mites. However, if the Hawaiian Palm gets yellow leaves or leaves in winter, be vigilant.
If you discover very fine white webs, especially on the undersides of the leaves, you must assume spider mites. You can not detect them with the naked eye.
What can you do if you have spider mite infestation?
If you suspect that spider mites have made their way over the Hawaiian palm, rinse the plant under running water. Do not forget the leaf bases. Then let the Hawaii palm dry well.
In case of heavy infestation you can use commercially available sprays. As an ecologically sensible measure, the control of spider mites has proven by Niem-based products.
Prevent pest infestation
The fact that spider mites occur especially in winter, is due to the often very dry heating air. Sometimes it is just too warm at the location of the Hawaii palm tree.
Ideally, place the plant at a maximum of 15 to 20 degrees. Under no circumstances should a radiator be in the vicinity. Increase the humidity by placing bowls of water near the Hawaii palm.
To prevent spider mites, you should use a Hawaii palm in the summer if possible outdoors. Favorable here is a bright but not directly sunny location on the balcony or terrace. The fact that the Hawaiian palm can still lose all its leaves, is not worrying. Make sure that rainwater drains well, so that the trunk does not soften.
Tips
Propagating a Hawaii palm tree is not easy. It is difficult to get to seed. If you maintain two specimens, you can try to harvest seeds yourself.