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title: "My secret to long lasting green foliage is NEEM seed meal. It sticks…"
description: "My secret to long lasting green foliage is NEEM seed meal. It sticks around in the soil long after application killing fungal growth and keeping bug(pests)…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/BAlhcvNhQzatWyxRCJGLLA/649b106b038584ccc75ad8b6"
community: "Foliage Plant Haven"
author: "Stonehawk"
published: "2023-06-27T16:38:03.893Z"
language: "en"
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# My secret to long lasting green foliage is NEEM seed meal. It sticks…

_Posted by Stonehawk on 2023-06-27_

My secret to long lasting green foliage is NEEM seed meal. It sticks around in the soil long after application killing fungal growth and keeping bug(pests) number down.

Layer it in your soil when planting. You won’t be sorry.

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## 6 comments

### Blair commented on 2023-06-27

I love this brand, but never tried this product. I’m going to try it out now. Thanks for sharing!

#### Stonehawk replied on 2023-06-28

You should. It’s a legit powerhouse of a nutrient. Helps with mites fungus and insects don’t like it either. Pollinators aren’t as bothered by it though.

### Mara commented on 2023-06-27

This is absolutely an invaluable tip.. especially for those always asking about fungus gnats. I use that same brand for my alfalfa meal for roses. Currently I’m using this one that I sometimes make a tea with in a gallon jug ( for the plants of course) :)

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#### Stonehawk replied on 2023-06-28

Thanks Mara! And you’re right. Invaluable to any of us that have messed with fungus gnats.

Hey I’ve even heard humans can drink it and brush their teeth with it. I’m not that adventurous.

### Roundshouse Plants commented on 2023-06-27

What in the actual?? All hail Planta for leading me to this group of absolutely brilliant plant people. I have never seen this at my nursery (unless I'm looking in the wrong place) I have to find some right now! Thanks for sharing!!

#### Stonehawk replied on 2023-06-28

I’m so happy I could share this knowledge with you. I find this app  
Amazing. It’s connecting all of us and helping us all become better at caring for plants.

You can find this brand at any hydroponic or brewing supply store: they’re the best places to find all gardening supplies now. They seem to have even more knowledge than actual gardening stores.

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