A jade plant (Crassula ovata) is a succulent with thick, glossy leaves that is popular for its easy maintenance and ...

They have piercing-sucking mouthparts, known as chelicerae, which they use to feed on plants. Adult TSSM also have two large dark colored spots on the sides of their bodies hence their common name.

Researchers from Tokyo University of Science, Japan, identified two proteins in spider mites, called Tet3 and Tet4, that elicit defense responses in plants. Notably, they found that the expression ...

making them a good match for drought-tolerant snake plants. Keep an eye out for white fly, spider mites, and mealybugs. Jade plants thrive in bright, dry, and warm conditions, making them an ...