You should definitely use a loupe and inspect the underside of your leaves - specifically the ones closest to the ground in your first video. Looks like you definitely have leaf miners and either mites or thrips (or both). A neem oil or spinosad spray would work for all 3. Also looks like thereβs some leaf chewing which Iβd guess is grasshopper/cricket damage.
Hereβs a home recipe for a spray (similar to Lost Coast Plant Therapy).
Spider Mite Foliar Spray Recipe (1 Gallon)
Purpose: Organic foliar spray for two-spotted spider mites.
Use: Shake well and apply during early morning or evening.
DO NOT USE IN SUNLIGHT
Frequency: Every 3β5 days during infestations; weekly as prevention.
Ingredients (For 1 Gallon):
| Ingredient | Amount | Notes |
| Soybean Oil | 1 tbsp (0.5 oz) | Suffocates mites |
| Isopropyl Alcohol (70%) | 2 tbsp (1 oz) | Quick knockdown |
| Peppermint Castile Soap | 1 tsp | Emulsifier & repellent |
| Citric Acid | 1/16 tsp | Helps balance pH |
| Sodium Citrate | 1/16 tsp | Buffers pH |
| Aloe Vera 200x Powder | 1/8β1/4 tsp | Foliar soother, nutrient carrier |
| Water | Fill to 1 gallon | Use distilled or clean tap |
The citric acid, sodium citrate & aloe Vera are not critical. You can use a non detergent) dish soap.
Mixing Instructions:
1. Emulsify oils:
β’ In a small container, mix Castile soap, isopropyl alcohol, and soybean oil.
β’ Stir or shake until fully blended.
2. Dissolve dry ingredients:
β’ In warm water, dissolve aloe powder, citric acid, and sodium citrate.
3. Combine and dilute:
β’ Add both mixtures to your sprayer.
β’ Fill with water to make a full gallon.
β’ Shake or stir well before and during use.