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Aussie Mimi

I found little tiny spiderwebs on my Christmas cactus. I also have gnats, but I have the sticky things that the nuts get caught up on, What kind of spray can I use on all my plants? I have all kinds of house plants and cactus succulents.

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  1. Tracy Lee

    Oh no!! If you are finding webbing then you already have a spider mite infestation. I use We the Wild products but you will need to try to eradicate them first. Get her away from your other plants if you haven’t already.

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    • Aussie Mimi

      She’s sitting in the middle of about 20 plants and she’s been sitting there for three months

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  2. Dylanparker

    Hello! Sorry to hear about the spider mites but it’s definitely happened to us all. Personally I like to make my own pest preventative since it saves a lot of money and I can make more whenever I need. The recipe I use comes from Paige Tailyn on TikTok! You’ll want to use: • 2 cups water • 2 tablespoons neem oil (100% cold pressed) • 1 tablespoon peppermint castile soap (I use Dr. Bronners) • 1 teaspoon isopropyl alcohol It’s also a great overall leaf shine and cleaner 😁

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    • Nunyabzwx

      I love this recipe. It has everything to kill pests. The only thing i don't have is the peppermint Dr. Bronners.

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    • Aussie Mimi

      So if I make a bottle that I can just spray all the plants all over them

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    • Aussie Mimi

      Can I buy it premade I see that have it premade but it don’t has the alcohol in it . I could add that

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    • Dylanparker

      You definitely can spray it all over then give them a good wipe down. I’ve bought premade before too, I just find I get more for my money by getting the ingredients separately and mixing it myself. I also have A LOT of plants so I go through it haha! Its really just up to personal preference though :)

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    • Tina

      If you want something premade I like Dr Doom insecticidal super soap. Also might want to double check if either of these recommendations can be used on succulents

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