Overall Plant Wilting Despite Adequate Water
Spider-mite feeding disrupts water transport in leaf veins, causing wilting even when the soil is moist. My zucchini plants would hang limply in the late morning sun despite regular irrigation—an odd behavior that had me suspicious before I spotted stippling.
This “false drought” can prompt overwatering, which in turn invites fungal diseases. Recognizing that wilting coupled with other mite signs points to a pest issue helps you avoid compounding stress with misguided watering adjustments.