Well Molly it sounds like you have a bad case of spider mites. I also
have some nice ivies & from time to time especially in the winter
months, I get them . You did the right thing by putting them outside &
spraying them. Even spraying them with plain water from your garden hose
does wonders! Spider mites hate moisture. Wet their foliage as much as
possible. I never have a problem here in north east Ohio: the humidity
in the summer is quite high. But in the winter months the furnace
produces that dry warm forced air which the mites love. Also if the
ivies are still in good health & you beat the mites,new growth will come
back on the stems. Or you could prune them back if needed. I hope I
have helped you some. Definetly keep them isolated from your other
plants until your sure you have eradicated them. I swear that their
airborne!
I'm new to this list as of today,but I've been growing many different
plants for 20 odd years. Right now I have mainly: AVS;
Streps;Syngoniums;Shlumbergeras;Epiphyllums(orchid cacti);Begonias; &
all the odds & ends. Good luck!!!
Steve n.e. Ohio
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- Date: Tue, 22 Jul 1997 19:02:12 -0500
Hello all,
I bring bad tidings . .. . what I can only describe as the most horrifyingly efficient critters ever are sucking the life out of my favorite ivy. They are tiny, oval, white bugs which spin webs (they are not arachnids, as far as I can tell). Each piece of plant encased in web dies within a day. I have put the plant outdoors in an isolated location and have sprayed it an all other plants with soap-water solution for the meantime.
Otherwise, I am fine and hope your outdoor seasons are all going well. I eagerly await any responses you have to my dilemma.
Cami- I guess your husband has admitted defeat?
Molly in Iowa (Zone 4)
Liz in _____, ____ Scotland .. . . haven't heard from you in awhile. It must actually be nice outside over there?
Take care, all.
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