Darryl

Thanks!  Here’s my assessment and recommendations:

• You have a severe spider mite infestation.  I recommend discarding the entire plant or cutting off all of the leaves (yes, there will only be a stump left) and repotting into fresh soil.  There is a slim chance that new growth will occur and a very high chance that it will still have spider mites – but it should be at a more manageable level.  Here’s how you can manage a minor infestation: treating spider mites.

Learning to identify spider mites (and other pests) at the very first sign is your best chance at keeping them under control and eventually eradicating them.  When an infestation is this far gone, it’s better to cut your losses and start over.

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