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title: "Can I use few drops of peppermint oil or tea tree oil in the water to…"
description: "Can I use few drops of peppermint oil or tea tree oil in the water to water my succulents to prevent any fungus gnats or bugs???"
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community: "The Cactus & Succulent Circle"
author: "Julie"
published: "2024-12-18T22:50:25.010607Z"
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# Can I use few drops of peppermint oil or tea tree oil in the water to…

_Posted by Julie on 2024-12-18_

Can I use few drops of peppermint oil or tea tree oil in the water to water my succulents to prevent any fungus gnats or bugs???

## 4 comments

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-19

I wouldn't. Essential oils are usually harmful directly applied to plants

### Wolfen 🐺 commented on 2024-12-19

You'd be better off with like a peroxide dilution, or mosquito bits water

### SueB commented on 2024-12-19

Essential oils are very harsh in roots especially.

### Jordan commented on 2024-12-20

You would be better off using an organic fungicide/biocide like Arbor, with systemic insecticide granules

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