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title: "Can I use neem to clean my orchid leaves?"
description: "Can I use neem to clean my orchid leaves?"
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author: "Show me the Greens!"
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# Can I use neem to clean my orchid leaves?

_Posted by Show me the Greens! on 2023-08-10_

Can I use neem to clean my orchid leaves?

## 2 comments

### Steph commented on 2023-08-10

Yes! Neem oil is perfectly safe for any plant :)

### MeasomerPi commented on 2023-08-10

Agreed. I don’t think it will pose any significant issue. I would do a spot test first to make sure there are no surprises.

Alternately, you can use plain water or water spiked with lemon juice if you have issues with hard water spotting.

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