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Posted 3Y ago by @FastChaya

Help! My purslane is under attack. Do you have any tips h...

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Théo
Théo
Common Purslane
12” pot
Last watered 3 years ago
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Kristy GOLDBLATT
126370 XP
3Y ago
@TwistedThreads
@FastChaya Welcome to Greg! They look like a black flea beetle to me.

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@L06flower
L. Flower
4751 XP
3Y ago
@L06flower
These pests look like aphids to me. I would use “Captain Jack’s Neem Oil Insecticide”. You can easily find it at Home Depot, Lowes, or other hardware stores. Neem oil is also non-toxic to pets and children/humans. That is the safest option if you want non-toxic/natural insecticide.
@Goodchicken
Amberly
5505 XP
3Y ago
@Goodchicken
This happened to my purslane as well! I used neem oil and they were gone pretty quick
@FastChaya
Elodie
240 XP
3Y ago
@FastChaya
Thanks y'all for your answers! I quarantined her and prepared a spray. Will keep updates here 🤗