Q.Fuchsia Leaves Browning
I bought a fuchsia from the garden center this year and put it in the east facing spot under my porch. I’ve noticed tiny little spiderwebs which I sprayed with water under the leaves thinking it might be mites. I am seeing browning on the leaves now. The flowers seem to be OK but it’s not flowering as much. I’m fertilizing every two weeks. I have attached a picture. Can you help me understand what is going on?
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Along with spider mites will come infections that they carry. Mites are notoriously difficult to treat, so multiple treatments will be necessary, as well as a fungicide to take care of the infections that they bring.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-treatment.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/spider-mite-control.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/fuchsia/growing-fuchsia-flower.htm