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Posted 5M ago by @SerenePoisonivy

Can these fuzzy guys be sprayed with neem oil and/or inse...

I’m treating my other plants for spider mites and want to make sure everyone is healthy so the problem doesn’t continue. I’ve always heard the kalanchoe tomentosas don’t like to get their leaves wet so I’m nervous to spray them. #Kalanchoe
Lily
Lily
Panda Plant
0ft to light, indirect
6” pot
Last watered 1 year ago
@Idplantthat
Plant that
31456 XP
5M ago
@Idplantthat
You can spray them, but chances are the leaves will die back a little. But the stock can survive, I’ve used both on a few of mine.. some unfortunately didn’t make it, while some did. I found diluting it a little helps
@VerdantVibes
Shannon
2869 XP
5M ago
@VerdantVibes
Hi, @SerenePoisonivy I’d suggest taking the neem oil solution or isopropyl alcohol 70% and using a cotton ball/makeup brush to dab or wipe the product on the leaves rather than spraying. I hope that helps!
@8elephantsdance
Tanya
3747 XP
5M ago
@8elephantsdance
I use insecticidal soap on them and haven’t had problems.
@EconomicSoybean
Jennifer
151 XP
5M ago
@EconomicSoybean
I use diametacious earth for all spider types on my plants. I bought a food grade one from Home Depot. It came with a dusting applicator. It kills the insects fast and does no damage to your plant.