Do you remember this picture of the Meyer Lemon? I read about magnesium deficiency and fertilized appropriately. Today I was picking up my Owari Satsuma Mandarin Orange. It popped into my head and I just asked if they knew why my Lemon leaves were almost white? Without a pause... "Spider Mites". They told me to use a mister head on the hose, and really have at the tree especially on the underside of the leaves.
When I came home from the store Allan said that he found spider mites all over the leaves. He said there were hundreds. Per leaf. So I went out and flipped the leaves over. I couldn't find a single white mite. I took my camera and aimed at the underside of leaves. My camera is great for macro photography. I almost fell over. This is what I saw.
Before you ask, yes I had my glasses on at the time. I haven't had a new pair of glasses for about 6 or more years. What do you think....is it time to splurge?
I think new glasses are a must. You need to be able to see your pests to protect your plants. ;)
ReplyDeleteI think you're right!! I have been putting my plants in jeopardy. I shall get on it! :-)
DeleteWell a magnifying glass is cheaper!! You made me smile. I like your glasses, very nice. My Persian Lime is outside on the deck today! Imagine..it's that warm. Enjoy your day.
ReplyDeleteAren't we a couple of smarty pants...buying our limes before the cartels took over the lime trade. Who saw that coming?
ReplyDeleteI haven't bought new glasses for ages, either. Now I'm wondering what I'm missing. I agree that spraying with water is the best way to get rid of spider mites and aphids. P. x
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