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LilRaverBoi · 01-20-2010, 08:24 PM

Definitely check carefully for spider mites...they spin tiny webs especially at bends in leaves, where they meet the petioles and along the midrib on the undersides. You can see the spidermites themselves if you have good near vision (or you can use a magnifying glass). They look like tiny white or red specks with tiny legs that crawl across things (especially when it's sunny/warm). Like Tony said, treating for them isn't a bad idea.

As far as the pups go, they're much too small to separate right now, so leave them be. Even if the main plant dies, they'll keep growing and replace it.

The issues could be due to improper watering (either too much or not enough). Be sure to let it get fairly dry (below the surface too) before watering (especially in winter). You can always pick up the pot to feel how heavy it is, or keep a dowel in the soil to test it deeper down.

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