Help With Sick Looking Avocado Plant

Question

Hi, one of my two avocado plants is looking poorly. Pictures attached. I live in Los Angeles, the plants are next to each other, and have been in pots in my backyard since early July. They were both doing well until this week when my Haas took a turn for the worse. It could be an impact of the awful heat we had 2 weeks ago…but my other plants are all doing well. I have Neem oil on hand, but haven’t used any yet. There have been some spider webs on this plant. The plants are well watered. I’ve attached two photos of the unhealthy plant, and one of the healthy plant for comparison. Any suggestions please! Thank you very much. jim

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Answer 1

This looks a lot like spider mite damage. This will, almost always, lead to infections, as well.

Here are some articles that will help:

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/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/fruits/avocado/avocado-tree-growing.htm