water bubbles or spider mite eggs?

hello, I have noticed a lot of these under the leaves on one of my plants.


you probably see the reflection of the LED light inside the bubbles.


I also see some transparent bubbles and milky bubbles on top of the leaves but very little.
and last, Here is what I think is leaf variegation on the same plant. I see no signs of bugs anywhere and the plant has been crowded by other plants (different genetics) for weeks and none of them have the same variagation so I doubt it would be pests or it would show on other plants.
Can spider mites lay eggs on top of leaves?

I don't think water bubbles would be the consistent in size.

DancesWithWeeds said:

I don't think water bubbles would be the consistent in size.

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so you think its eggs?

1littlesoldier1 said:

so you think its eggs?

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I don't know but I would try to get some of them out and check them out. Water bubbles should just run but if the smash and smear they are probably eggs. The spots on the leafs look like mites.

If you see that many eggs on the plant, you should be able to scope some mites. Those are just trichomes. You do have some suspect leaf damage though.

Here's a shot of the underside of one of mine.

according to this

cannabiscrusader said:

If you see that many eggs on the plant, you should be able to scope some mites. Those are just trichomes. You do have some suspect leaf damage though.

Here's a shot of the underside of one of mine.

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looks very identical to mine. Wasn’t sure if it was trichomes because usually trichomes have a thick shaft at the base which elevates the trichome Head.
i agree that the leaf damage looks suspect but it doesn’t correspond to any pests i have researched. I don’t see any signs of pests so im thinking its a variegation thing just like tge famous chem D cut

Leaf trichomes - they are small round appendages that help plant defend from stressors such as UV and pests / herbivores. They can form in glandular or non-glandular forms.


The key difference between glandular and non-glandular trichomes is that glandular trichomes possess a glandular head and secrete secondary metabolites. In contrast, non-glandular trichomes do not process a glandular head and protect plants against UV light.

Trichome is an epidermal outgrowth seen as a tiny hair-like structure on the plant stem and branches. They primarily provide protection to the plant against UV light, insects, transpiration, and freeze intolerance. There may be several types of trichomes as hairs, glandular hairs, scales, and papillae, etc. Some trichomes may be glandular. Glandular trichomes secrete secretions such as metabolites, essential oils, etc. Non-glandular trichomes protect the plant from UV light.

DancesWithWeeds said:

I don't know but I would try to get some of them out and check them out. Water bubbles should just run but if the smash and smear they are probably eggs. The spots on the leafs look like mites.

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if its water when you push them together they should merge.or if you put new water over them it should merge.if its eggs you would have a water buble and water inside the buble.... meaning eggs or trichomes.it looks a lot like trichomes

Bottom line ….. no need to hyperfocus on this.

If plant is healthy and thriving - carry on.

thx guys

Leaf damage looks like thrips, but not really an issue right now

obijohn said:

Leaf damage looks like thrips, but not really an issue right now

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I did notice some thrip damage on one corner plant which I just tossed. Although the picture I posted looks nothing like regular thrip damage. More like variegation.. I will post some closeup shot and let you all be the judge.