Hey guys, Iāve been trying to treat my Croton Petra from thrips. This is week 3 and Iām lowkey contemplating if I can still save the plant. Iāve been spraying the soil and leaves with neem oil for the past two weeks. I just did an oil drench as kinda a last resort. Any hopeful stories or advice? Just trying to be a better plant dad haha
Try 70% alcohol. Spray it directly on the plant. Literally soak it. Keep it out of direct sunlight until itās dry.
1 gillaThanks! But wouldnāt that damage the roots? Did it help for you too?
0 gillningarDonāt spray the soil directly. Only the foliage. It has helped me every time. You may need to spray more than once because those suckers can hide in all the crevices.
1 gillaThanks! Iāll give it a go
0 gillningarForgot to ask, how long should I do this for?
0 gillningarAs long as it takes.
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Iāve battled thrips twice. I have about 400 houseplants. What Iāve learned is to use Captain Jackās Dead Bug spray on the plant and any plants that are in the same room. Then repeat that in 5-7 days. I also treat all new plants that I bring in by rinsing thoroughly, spraying with insecticidal soap and putting systemic granules in the soil. Then I quarantine them for 2-3 weeks before putting them where they will live. Alcohol is fine to spray on the foliage. It wonāt hurt the plant and it will kill any live bugs but it wonāt get to the eggs. Stay consistent and you will win the battle. good luck
1 gillaThanks! But isnāt the spray for outdoor use only? Maybe there is a houseplant version I havenāt ran into yet? Just making sure Iām not putting my plant into a more stressed state
0 gillningar No the Captain Jacks is for indoor plants as well. Ive used it on my entire collection and it didnāt harm any of them.
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These are incredibly picky and will die if you look at them wrong. Itās not your fault š¤
1 gilla
Try neem oil
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