Odcdm. Catatante 'Orange Kiss'- The new addition has spider mites

[Tolumnia_<3]

I just picked this stunning orchid up from my local greenhouse and was in a bit of a hurry so I didn't inspect it so thoroughly for pests. Seems to have spider mites. I was wondering if anyone had any tips for nuking these little pests on such a large plant without killing it. Otherwise I am quite pleased with this beauty and do consider it to be a sinful(shouldn't have bought it but did) birthday present. Its got 3 spikes and only one in bloom. this is going to be quite the show in the months to come. No Pictures of the little webs on this plant but I have plenty of how pretty it is not sure if the pics will upload though. Any other care thoughts would be appreciated.

[Tolumnia_<3]

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a pic of my catatante in bloom

[vjo]

Hi Tolumnia, I was kind of waiting for someone else to sep up but...well here I am...lol.I use RAID House and Garden.Be sure to get the one with the GREEN lid, it is the one that is safe to use inside. It hasnt hurt any of MY plants and it does get rid of the spider mites. I do not spray heavily and you may have to spray again in another week or two but those little buggers can be really tough. It works for me.Good luck....Jean

[Tolumnia_<3]

thanks for the tip. I will have to try it. Previously, on my small plants I would just dip them in a neem oil, white vinagar, rubbing alcohol, and water. Ya... That really eradicated the buggers. Strangely the stuff smells like orange juice. I just couldn't imagine doing that to such a large plant.