Benefits of Hydrogen Peroxide on Houseplants! | Hydrogen Peroxide for Root Rot & Pest Management!

Hydrogen Peroxide is the perfect medicine for houseplants! The extra Oxygen in the Peroxide provides plant roots a boost of oxygen so they are able to absorb nutrients more quickly. It also can heal root rot & kill pests that can be harmful to indoor plants. I particularly love using Hydrogen Peroxide on my indoor plants to treat thrips because thrips are such a pain to get rid of! Houseplants are such a joy to keep & Hydrogen Peroxide can really aid in healing unhealthy plants. Yay!
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[@eallae]

The hardest pest to get rid of is my roommate. If I spray hydrogen peroxide on her I doubt she’ll stop trying to drown my plants

[@krystalll.]

😆😂💀

[@officert5147]

Lmao oh noo

[@e.d.h5533]

😂🤣😭

[@mavisbavis]

Ha, I have the same persistent bug! 😂

[@maddart4445]

Oi vey

[@merkinidgit]

If you make a H2O2 mixture for future use, don’t put it in a clear container. There’s a reason it’s in an opaque brown bottle; it reacts with light to break down into H2O and O2. You’re spritzing expensive water instead of an inexpensive disinfectant.

[@BerylBerry]

Thanks for educating us !

[@recoveringliberal1689]

good point sister!

[@ChunkyROX]

if my vase is clear, how often should i change the water w/ hydrogen peroxide as I am putting it under growlight..

[@RobertGraham-iw5mo]

Bleach is the same way. Once hit with sunlight or mixed into a spray bottle for cleaning it is only going to keep it's sanitizing properties for 24hours. This is not only because of the exposure to sunlight, once it comes in contact with any organic compounds. Which is why they always say to clean any surface before sanitizing with bleach. Bleach also has an extremely short shelf life even before opening the bottle which makes bleach quite unreliable. Hydrogen peroxide also has the same problems. It begins to decompose before even opening the bottle. It decomposes slowly into water and elemental oxygen when exposed to light, and even more rapidly in the presence of organic or reactive compounds. But you can test hydrogen peroxides effectiveness by putting a little on skin and seeing if any bubbling occurs. If it does then your in luck. This is a very good subject I'm happy someone else has brought it up. This is why I no longer use bleach. In many cases it has already become inactive before you get it home from the store the shelf life is extremely short.

[@andreag8508]

I saved my fiddle leaf fig from root rot by taking it out of the soil and spraying the cleaned roots with hydrogen peroxide, new clean soil and sterilized pot. worked brilliantly and now I have new leaves again!

[@lina6641]

How do you sterilize your pot?

[@Gabbi_Plants]

@@lina6641 you can use hydrogen peroxide!

[@lisagrais]

Just hydrogen peroxide or the mixture? I'm gaving a problem with my stromanthe and mealybugs. Just took it out of the nursery pot and it's mostly roots!!

[@TheAdhdGardener]

I knew it..I cant see how hydrogen peroxide would work for root rot just from pouring from the top..taking plant out of soil n then use is a good idea

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and it kills them on contact they just sort of meltyou can spray mealybugs with rubbing alcohol in a spray bottle and it kills them on contact they just sort of disappear....

[@TheCharliebazz]

"This is my philodendron, and we had a disagreement about watering" 😂😂😂these conversations🤦🏾‍♀️😤😔👍🏾😏

[@Mwelwa]

Charlie Bazz I’ve had many 😂😭😭

[@Char-ho1rs]

😅

[@taylorr8]

🙌🙌🙌

[@jennmelendez3396]

You should make a video all about the best soils, soil mixtures, and fertilizers to use for beginners 🌱😌

[@mmcdonald1224]

Jenn M yessssss

[@netta358able]

Wanna know too much about it

[@HarliG]

I'll add that to the 'to-film- list! Thanks for the video idea! (:

[@livedontletdie]

Who hates miracle gro? If miracle gro gave you problems... you got twitter.... shout it...#cancelmiraclegro

[@my3sneezes]

Yes!

[@ashlyncorley779]

Harli! I have had a plant that I frequently think about just giving up on and throwing out that I brought home after finding it at my work, abandoned, on a bookshelf behind a bunch of binders, in hopes to bring it back to life. It has struggled for months.. and like I said I’ve frequently thought of giving up on it. I watched this video last week and immediately watered it with hydrogen peroxide. I just noticed today that she has sprout a new leaf! I just had to say thank you, I would never have thought to do this 🤗💚

[@austinmesta9862]

U should give it a pinch of worm castings or forest soil to innoculate it, it'll get healthy much more quickly than it would with just the microbes floating in the air. I put compost that included a field mouse the local cats left in my garden into my pothos when I reported, it got twice as big in a week.

[@randimayes560]

Forest soil? You can buy it?

[@ProdLaVae]

I always spray hydrogen peroxide on My terracotta pots When they get that white cloudy mould, wipe it off After And it works amazing!

[@FreeRangeDiva]

I used a hydrogen peroxide drench to get rid of fungus gnats, but I used 4 to 1 water to HP. So it was much more diluted, but it still did the trick. Good to know you can use a stronger dilution to get rid of pests!

[@M.C06]

Free Range Diva and you just water like normal ? Or bottom water ?

[@denicemendoza7615]

So 4 cups of water and 1 of hp??

[@FreeRangeDiva]

@@denicemendoza7615 yes, although it's best to use it right after you mix it so only mix as much as you know you'll use right away.

[@juliejames6322]

Additional tip for this great video: hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) rapidly breaks down into water (H2O) especially when exposed to light and when diluted. The disinfecting effect comes from the liberating of that oxygen, which leaves water. This so great in that it’s not toxic and leaves no toxic residue on surfaces, however, it also means that you must mix up these formulas right before using them, they don’t store for more than 24 hours, and I’d avoid using a clear glass container, too, as that contributes to rapid degradation. For direct treatment of soil, not plants, I’m a fan of more sparing use with a sprayer stuck into the original dark brown container.

[@mimiohnine]

Julie James thank you! I was looking for someone to comment on this. I use the dark plastic container it come in and especially the one with the sprayer on it. Works perfectly

[@AusyJo]

Could you provide more clarification? Are you saying you spray the soil with undiluted H2O2 to fight against infestations?

[@juliejames6322]

Ausy no, I dilute it, but I use one of the original brown containers in which to do it, and I only mix up what I’m going to use that day-generally less than 4 oz at a time, as any leftover will degrade into water.

[@AusyJo]

@@juliejames6322 Oh, makes sense. Thanks!

[@DarkVietChild]

@Julie James do you know if hair colour peroxide works for plants? I can’t easily get hold of hydrogen peroxide here. Thanks.

[@by4332]

I’ve seen so many different ratios online for this, so I was always cautious and used a low ratio but it’s good to know that a higher ratio doesn’t damage the plants (as long as you’re not doing too frequently of course like you said) Great video, thanks! :)

[@shinyy160]

Same!! did you use the 1:1 ratio to water the soil? ive been scared to do that to my plants im looking for a solution

[@valeriesanchez3074]

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is commonly used for water treatment because of its oxidizing action and its breakdown decomposition into water and oxygen. ... The immediate effects were 82% decrease in sulfides and a 37.5% increase in dissolved oxygen.

[@nancyplants757]

It's nice to see that I could use something around my house if my plants get sick. Thank you.

[@HarliG]

IT really helps ease a lot of stress about buying extra products for every single issue we can run across in keeping plants (: Thank you for watching

[@ZhayBaeBliss]

Nancy Plants yes even if you and you’re pets get sick also.

[@kriskraftsmorewilson9651]

Zhäy Bae Blíss yr pets

[@purpleflametarot39]

Epsom Salts is really, really good too. :)

[@rosiewolfe7866]

@@purpleflametarot39 how do you use Epsom salts?

[@lizzieocker]

Could you do a video about different types of pests and what they look like and signs that your plant might be infested?

[@ericm7994]

ever heard of google?

[@lizzieocker]

Eric M wow. I never thought of that. Glad I have someone like you to remind me of google ✌🏻 heaven forbid I give a video suggestion that might help several people

[@ericm7994]

@@lizzieocker god forbid these answers are already all over the place and you just need to type that shit into google.. why do you ask someone to make a shit video for you about information that you can readily find... thats selfish.. like they are your personal videoographer. use your fkin brain you twat

[@sherrylynch7339]

@@ericm7994 Umm since you like to rage on people for no reason like your some kinda comment section authoritarian let me teach you some things that your cult hasn't yet how to properly adult and why you're wrong! . 1. Who the fuck are you to talk to someone like that for asking a question? 2. She never said @Eric M So mind your business if anyone wants the opinion of an asshole they can fart. 3. You verbally attack a stranger that waa simply suggesting some content that is clearly a popular subject in the community and would benifit multiple people, including the content maker as it would be popular.(clearly not a selfish act so not only are you a dick but your also wrong) 4. Also it's common practice to suggest video content it let's makers know what other topics interest their current audience and opens the door for new fans. 5. She worded this as a question/request and wasn't rude. Wasn't like she demanded it as you imply. ( again you're wrong) 6. Based off multiple replies the content maker can speak for herself and I'd bet money doesn't want or need your help. (Assumptions are what assholes do) 7. Don't give advice you yourself didn't use. The topic of this video isn't new and exist on Google too so why are you hear. (Hypocrite much I bet you claim to be a God fearing Christian too) 8. You are disrespecting a Female be a man and show respect. This is someone's daughter/mother and based off the pic I would speculate she Is young possibly a minor. (Disrepectful, cowardly definitely screams I abuse those weaker than me to make myself feel powerful and strong and to compensate my many character flaws)Have you been rejected lately? 9. You immediately resorted to name calling which is a sure sign you lost the argument already otherwise why not stick to the subject. (Here's a L) 10. Maybe if you stopped following ridiculous conspiracy theories with no actual verifiable evidence to support the wild and easily disproven theories. That clearly are nothing more than political propaganda and religous dogma. You would possibly know how easy it is to communicate respectfully with out name calling, resorting to bullying tactics on people you don't know for no real reason is cowardly... What exactly did you think you would accomplish. Sadly cowards like you don't dare act this way in front of real men! Only privately or safely behind your keyboard. You look foolish, it's not to late to redeem yourself though you could admit you are not only outta line but also rude an without civility. Most of all your argument lacked merit to start with since not a single point was actually true. Being accountable and admitting you were wrong would show growth and maturity. An apology for being rude and disrespectful is warranted and may gain you some credibility as an adult and perhaps a small amount of dignity back. Hell google how to look like a internet douche canoe.

[@ericm7994]

@@sherrylynch7339 im not reading that.. thanks bye felecia

[@amandamarie2052]

Watched this the day you posted, and I've gotta say you had perfect timing on this for me. A lot of my plants were sick from fungus gnats and a crazy temp change that happened in my house. Watered my plants with a more diluted mix and 2 days later they are all looking better!! Thanks so much!!!

[@TheALai12]

Amanda Marie hello! jw if the fungus gnats disappeared? also!! what is the more diluted mixture you used?? i’m a little nervous as i’ve seen multiple ratios when using HP, not sure which is most effective!

[@lenapaws]

Yes plssss let us know Amanda

[@hg393]

My plants are very sad from the temp change! Went away for Christmas (4-5 days) and had to turn the heating off in the house and my monstera is very sad looking. Did you find it helped for this?

[@jessstrand7790]

Perfect timing if had some issues lately that I just cant shake em of

[@Alexisisnt]

I have a couple plants that desperately need this, and I desperately needed a tutorial! Thank you

[@StrangeDisposition]

I did a rushed research on H2O2 for root rot and since it’s already 3% I used it straight on a purple passion plant and the next day it was dead 😭. Thanks for the 1:1 tip, I’ll be more careful next time!

[@gingerscozycrochet]

Oh no!😭😭

[@elizabethdickovick9178]

What's the ratio

[@ajlifesolutions7072]

Oops!

[@HarliG]

I forgot to mention in the video that I am using 3% Hydrogen Peroxide

[@ateedzchannel]

Can I use this on my orchids ?

[@TheVGinia]

Informative, thanks! Is that 3% concentrated HP or 3% already with water in it?

[@emz8280]

You're really smart and pretty!!

[@lilpinky1123]

Here I am using 91% 😂😂😂

[@netta358able]

What kind of soil and fertilizer would you suggest for house plants, please and thank you

[@muvah74]

I avoid fungus gnats by top watering and then spraying the soil with peppermint oil and rosemary oil. Turn on a fan and let it oscillate daily for at least 8 hours. Fungus gnats don’t like those smells or air blowing.

[@heatherwalton78]

Can we get an update on that plant? I need to know how shes doing.

[@sheena6696]

Omggggggg I just tried this last night for one of my fiddle leaf did trees that was struggling and not even 24 hours later my leaves have perked back up. Thank you for this video

[@deeslifestyleloves]

What was wrong and what did you do? How big is your plant?

[@ruthsalinas9479]

What exactly did you do?

[@GardengalAAA]

I did this to my orchid but I used 1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water (watch orchid girl on KZbin) -- I bought the orchid on clearance with droopy leaves that just hung over the side of the pot. I removed all the decayed roots, soaked it in the solution for 24 hours and then drained it the next day. Within 2 days the plant is nice and perky again. The hydrogen peroxide neutralizes the soil so you will have to change out the soil because it will be sterile, but it also kills bugs eggs and stops root rot in its tracks. I treat all my Echeveria succulents with a hydrogen peroxide rinse straight from the box store so I don’t bring pests in my home and to stop any root rot going on. But with my Echeverias I saturate the soil in the pot and let it drain out right away. When it’s completely dry again, then I transplant it into new soil.

[@andreacoughlin2736]

This is going to be a last ditch effort for my peace lily. She had spider mites and treated for that but she is doing awful. I’m going to try this and pray she makes it 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@FugalVoice]

Andrea, Did it work?

[@pamelababcock3038]

I add peroxide to the old soil and spray around the plant base if Nats are visible

[@cristybrown7685]

Just discovered spider mites. This is my first pest problem. I admit I panicked. This is clearly the best video (and I have watched MANY) on pests. Thank you so much!

[@purrrrson]

You're right about the fungus gnats coming with the soil. I noticed them after repotting some. Doing research, I found out that MiracleGro is often infested with them.

[@lunacadence6050]

Can I give my 4 year old Elephant leaf plant some hydrogen peroxide? Its getting yellow on the edges and some stems are drooping. My husband thinks he over watered it. Can u please give us advice?

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

@@lunacadence6050 it sounds your elephant ear plant is deficient in nitrogen and in magnesium. I would suggest you put a spoonful a teaspoonful of Epsom salts in a gallon of water that will help the leaves green up they need magnesium to make the chlorophyll which causes their leaves to be green. And a nitrogen deficiency is usually that yellow outline along the edges of a leaf. Also elephant ears be they alocasia or colocasia lose their oldest leaf as they're getting a new Leaf especially if they're deficient in nutrients. To make the new Leaf they take the nutrients out of the old leaf because they have to constantly grow. I have some videos on my channel from last summer wear I bought it up my elephant ears and my caladiums. I use a weak nutrient solution weekly on my orchids and then use the leftovers after the orchids soak on my other plants. The nutrient solution not only has some type of Miracle Grow with the first number the middle number the last number higher than the rest along with a Cal Mag solution called tell Magic... And in that I also have seaweed emulsion fertilizer some micronutrients Epsom salts and in the soil when I repot something I always put osmocote fertilizer and with it if I have worm castings that also goes in the soil.

[@ashley-annasledge9869]

purrrrson wow! No wonder I’m swatting so much after repotting !!! Thank you for this information

[@lunacadence6050]

Kathleen Murphy Thank you so very much! You gave me such valuable information. Hopefully our elephant ear will get better. 🐘

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

@@ashley-annasledge9869 learn something from a man named Rick his KZbin channel is called Rick's orchids and he also raises African Violets. He got rid of his fungus gnats by having a fan move the air in the room. Unfortunately he has a type of Parkinson's disease that also has like an Alzheimer type component to his disease... So I doubt unfortunately and sadly he'll be posting again he's one Brave man. But he does talk about getting rid of them but takes about two weeks. The fan it doesn't have to be on high just a little bit of a breeze and said he had a string hanging from his shelf and you could see it move. The breeze keeps the gnats from flying and able to find a mate and lay eggs in your pot so you have to wait till all the eggs have hatched and your pots which takes about two weeks and then it's over. He has it in one of his older videos about African violets... He started raising African Violets and then started with orchids.. he's the person on KZbin that explain to me about how you figure out a nitrogen deficiency that halo around the edge of the leaf and magnesium deficiency is modeling all over the leaf the green isn't a solid green. He explains how all of those things work for a plant nitrogen potassium phosphorus calcium Etc.

[@jodidonaldson2923]

For gnats I use neem oil. Then I place a little bowl of apple cider vinegar water and dish soap right on top of soil. Works great!

[@4Desiree4]

Is there any plant this shouldn’t be done for ? Like maybe a more sensitive plant .

[@skyflower23kat69]

I would pour the mixture in a spray bottle. And spray inside of the container first. Then fill with soil.

[@grannysword]

Skyflower23 .....Please research God's Time/Calender in Genesis 1:14 before the FALSE Sabbath law is enforced. God's Sabbath is calculated by the lights in heaven, the sun, moon and stars. Man can change their calendars anytime. Satan deceives them that receive the mark of the beast. God's Time sits in the heaven where NO MAN can tamper with it. Do we think that God would command us to keep a seventh day Sabbath and NOT give us a time to calculate it? The FALSE sabbath is coming! Let us choose Him that made heaven, earth and sea.

[@lilpinky1123]

I heard Miracle Grow indoor potting mix is basically like a bag of fungus gnats lol

[@thequeen1399]

That creeps me out so much 😭

[@KSkjold]

Yup 100% 😭

[@kempossible650]

I only just realized this when I saw a worm 🐛 crawling

[@harrisongetz1646]

its a good mix, but yes i’ve had a few issues with fungus knats after repotting plants with it

[@leidy2780]

You have noooooo idea 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@klundy7]

I personally wouldn't recommend using this for sensitive plants like calathea and prayer plants.. I used a very diluted mixture for treatment for fungus and fungus gnats on a red prayer plant and a syngonium. The syngomium was totally fine and free of gnats, but the prayer plant later developed yellowing/browning on the edges of a few leaves, similar to fertilizer burn. I think my mixture was much more dilute than 1:1, more like 3:1 (water:peroxide) Has anyone else experienced this?

[@VeryKinkyCurl]

Yes. I had a calathea peacock and rattlesnake. Tried a diluted mixture as well and it dried the roots out to where it they just died off

[@bobbiechinn9578]

I really like this vid! I think it makes total sense. I'm 45 and I've been gardening since I was a small child helping n the family garden. I've never used peroxide out of fear it would harm my plants. I've tried a few other things and been more than disappointed. I think I'll be finally trying this. Thank u young lady!

[@sassysucculent6291]

I always go to peroxide as well ! Glad you did this video 🙌🏻 I use it on my new soil Incase there’s but larva such as Gnats etc. in the soil. I definitely agree soil comes with eggs in it sometimes. Also when i notice gnats flying around a pot. It works ! And I get that yucky fuzzy mold junk sometimes too. So weird. The peroxide is awesome

[@aleialaw]

This happened to me when I repotted an aloe plant. It's actually growing like crazy but the gnats are annoying!!!!!

[@sassysucculent6291]

Ugh I feel you ! So annoying ! I got a Venus fly trap finally and I’m hopeful it helps along with the ugly sticky fly traps lol! I’ve caught so many of those pesky gnats with the fly trap!

[@jessicamelendrez8]

Can you explain how you use it in new soil? Do you use it when you buy new plants too?

[@BKLisaP]

I know this video is a couple of years old but you just saved my sanity! I got an influx of fungus gnats and was constantly swatting and killing them but they wouldn't go away. The hydrogen peroxide bath was awesome! Then I followed up with the Neem Oil spray you have in your other video and 24 hours later I've only seen one gnat (not sure how he escaped but whatever). Thank you!!!

[@npayyne]

The mold on my soil drives me nuts. Never knew you could use peroxide for plant issues!

[@heyheyitskaren]

Idk what it is but your glowing! New skin care or maybe the pregnancy 🤔

[@andreakae4211]

Agreed - she’s looking very vibrant lately

[@karlabc9251]

I AGREE Pregnancy suits her well

[@allisonbergman8131]

Definitely pregnancy glow. I completely agree !!

[@WulfricTheBlack]

This is my first video I’ve seen of hers and came down to the comments while she’s talking about gnats to common her skin. Especially her face.

[@HarliG]

Thank you! I think it might be a side effect of my eating SUPER healthy & clean for my baby :P I may just have to stick with the diet after my pregnancy...for the most part anyway haha

[@kaceemalone4352]

HARLI! I just found out my crotons roots started rotting last night! Perfect timing and exactly why you’re my favorite!

[@mandidc9975]

Did your croton make it?

[@MelFresh33]

Yes I'd like to know too

[@sarahbohannan6355]

My Pothos and ZZ plant both are looking very rough after I let my kids help water them (drown them) a couple times. I’m so glad I found this video! I just gave them both a peroxide bath and I really hope it helps them! Thank you 😊

[@ayesha4533]

I noticed today that my Alocasia Zebrina had some little white things crawling around in the soil. I've looked in my other plants and I've seen these things in there too. When I tell you that I was about to chuck EVERYBODY out until I saw this video 😩 Thank you

[@jessalinnguyen1504]

When you bring a new plant home could you disinfect the soil while the plant is in the soil in the nursery pot?

[@TropicalPlantGirl]

I do what Miss Orchid Girl does and spray the roots with hydrogen peroxide when I’m repotting a new plant to help get rid of pests. Must say it works like a charm!

[@angelmartin7310]

I love that you have a philodendron burle Marxx, I just got one and it's absolutely beautiful and I never see anyone with them, very underrated

[@mahimarosevalentina]

Philodendron burle Marx is love !

[@beardedhoya]

I just started my collection, and it grew F A S T. I’m just now experiencing pests and sick plants (and i have no clue) and your videos have really helped me especially when i feel overwhelmed. Thank you!

[@laurelb4193]

Thank you! About to try this on my beautiful Zebrina that appeared to have been overwatered when I got it home and after a few weeks has some moldy looking streaks on the stems and one new leaf that unrolled to reveal black mold on its edge. Crossing fingers for my velvety plant baby! 🌱🤞💗

[@ithirstyforknowledge]

Thanks for talking on this topic. My beautiful indoor plant totally died because of that. I would find the branch barely intact and would pull out on touch. I kept losing without knowing the reason till my entire plant pot was bare. Then I saw fuzzy fungus on top of the soil. Wish knew it before.

[@chastityalfaro4065]

GIRLLLL. YO SKIN IS POPPING! Thanks for this advice! Greatly Appreciated Harli!

[@samuelnsamara]

The white powdery sticky type stuff can be Mealybugs can also be treated with 70% rubbing alcohol if that is the case

[@kathygilbreath6073]

I have the philodendron burle Marx plant. I water mine once a week. I make sure the soil is completely dry.

[@ladypain9924]

Hydrogen peroxide is great.... I used it on a plant that had root rot.... The plant was dying out droopy dead leaves so i mixed up 1 OZ (2 TBS) of hydrogen peroxide and 1 QT of water and I didnt wet the dirt but I dampened the dirt with it then let it dry completely out and then used the rest of the mixture into the plant... The next morning the leaves was green and beautiful and looked so happy.... 😊 i was so relieved!!!! I threw away one plant b4 trying this that had the same problem before i tried this and now regret throwing it away! Do you know how long after using the peroxide i can give the plant food?

[@jeffpark9189]

I've sprayed Indian almond leaf "tea", and that seems to help keep down fungus, even in my frog tank.

[@ThePockyMonster]

Watering with a 4:1 water to hydrogen peroxide was the only home remedy that helped my several month fungus gnat problem, I used that to kill the eggs and larvae and put out a red wine and dish soap trap to catch the adults so they couldn’t lay more. I never thought to disinfect with it before potting, thanks!

[@kaydenjenkins3265]

I just used peroxide today! I topped all of my plants with sand to eliminate any critters and made sure to give any with critters already in there a good rinse. Harli, when are you updating ThePlantHall? I would absolutely die for an adansonii

[@HarliG]

I haven't done a video about it yet, but I am no longer a part of the plant hall so I honestly have no idea :(

[@kathleenmurphy2379]

@Kayden Jenkins that plan is also called a Swiss cheese plant and you can get one if you go to a nursery in Louisiana called Almost Eden Nursery. I saw one that was shipped to I believe it's Peggy's plants on KZbin that I subscribe to. And she subscribes to my channel. She got a wonderful narrowleaf one that was gorgeous. So I ordered from that nursery and I also bought a Ric RAC cactus a golden Hoya and a variegated Hindu rope. I'm going to do a video on the plants are received from them and post it on my KZbin channel next week. The Swiss cheese plant I even took cuttings from it was so long so I'm going to put them in the original pot to make it Fuller they have wonderful Roots so the cuttings are ready to be potted up with the mother plant

[@janlopez9988]

Do you use regular play sand ?

[@BlackStarSymphony]

I also topped my plants off with sand and they still got in. So sand doesn't work. Not to mention your creating an environment for mold to grow rampant

[@tyggrlili26]

Awesome! Thank you! I just noticed mold on the top of the soul on my shamrocks. Going to try this!

[@KalodexD]

Tell us the results!

[@makeupppable]

I love your videos so much, it feels like I’m hanging out with a friend. Thank you for everything you do

[@handlewithcare999]

This does work. My 20 foot high Fig plant that I'd had for 8 years was suddenly dropping its great big leaves. After about the 5th one yellowed and dropped I check under the coconut fiber mat and saw tiny flies I watered the fig heavily with water and peroxide (don't recall the ratio; had not seen this video), and did not get one more yellow leaf after doing that. Stopped the critters cold.

[@mrobinson1255]

I’ve been dealing with fungus gnats from a specific plant I got but I’m definitely going to do this with all of my soil slowly but surly and they’ve have killed many of my small succulent

[@westernpigeon]

10/10 hydrogen peroxide does wonders! i had a lot of gnats on one plant and decided to repot it and sprayed the soil and roots with hydrogen peroxide and they were gone!

[@wildflower749]

Hi, I love watching your videos.👍🏾I have couple of questions; 1). How often can you treat your plants with hydrogen peroxide when they turn yellow & when the leaves are going dry? 2). What type of soil do you use & what do you all mix it with for your plants? Thanks.😃

[@rxh2156]

Maybe you should check for root rot if the leaves are always turning yellow.

[@artemisl9693]

thank you 😩 my plant got infested with fungus gnats and i didn't know what to do

[@clementinewallis3182]

I had never heard of this. Thank you! Just used on my grandmothers philodendron selloum I inherited that hasn’t been doing well since moving from California to Colorado. I hope this works!

[@Chris-op7yt]

all potting media (not actual soil) is sterile anyway. you get fungus gnats from outside when you use fine wood/bark based potting media, which tends to sour. i dont use any media like that now and have had no fungus gnats. so without improving your potting media, gnats return and you treat only symptoms of poorly draining medium with the peroxide. i use coir based media and sometimes a bit of perlite. bark media is ok for orchids but only nugget size with all fines flushed out.

[@brainsandgames8982]

Harli!!!!! I love you, you started my love/obsession for plants🌱 . Love from Israel

[@HarliG]

I am so happy you have found joy in keeping plants! They have brought me such happiness & it means a lot that you were inspired by that as well. Thank you for watching

[@jongalt9038]

Dear Glowy Girl!!! Good topic, and timely! Currently getting rid of either fungus flies or fruit flies. Having success but hopefully this will speed the process! 🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀 By the way, speaking of Glowing- when the young'n is old enough- read every night from Winnie the Pooh. Not only a great treasure for kids- a cleverly written saga for adults as well ! If you have never read it you will love it! I promise!!!

[@NC-wl1xm]

Thank you for the info. I would use food grade Hydrogen Peroxide more expensive but no chemical stabilizers

[@wazkeating3496]

For the pests, i get 'Stall Dry' from tractor supply, its crazy expensive on ama on and only 12 dollars for 25 pounds at tractor supply... it has diatomaceous earth in it and that kills all the bugs by cutting open their exoskeleton... sometimes i mix it into my potting mix... but i always have a layer of stall dry on th soil top... i never have any bugs... I'm just sharing this as another tactic, not taking away from anything you've said.

[@billjamal4764]

“So your don’t get a fungus gnats infestation, you know what I mean?” OH DO I!

[@vivalarica]

Thrips (by far ) are the hardest dang pests to get rid of.. to the point of insanity! It got to the point that when my plants got thrips I had to cut all the foliage off!😱 I know...tears, tears & more tears! But since the plant community has grown I’ve got some help on the demise of thrips and other pests out there that I could not get rid of without using tons of chemicals. Thank you for sharing the hydrogen peroxide ideas with the community! That helps really nicely & gives the roots a oxygen boost as well. Can’t do it often like you said but every once & a while is great for most plants! Thanks:)

[@Uneedmoremeds]

I totally need to do this for some of my succulents that I have been battling with mealy bugs. Thanks for sharing and you look beautiful☺👍❤.

[@instakillgaming]

You blew my mind and I was able to stop a dracena, dieffenbachia and golden godess from root rot thanks to this video

[@instakillgaming]

By the way, the mold on top of the soil can actually be beneficial to plants, everything I've seen has pointed to allowing that to grow and decompose the top layer of soil if you want better water rentntion. Also other symbiotic relations have been ibserved

[@Superanatomygurl]

This video is right on time! I need to fix my watermelon pep and mojito calocasia!

[@HarliG]

Let me know how it goes! (:

[@hotbuttah519]

I will also be trying this on my Mojito Colocasia !

[@Superanatomygurl]

@@HarliG Hi Harli! Unfortunately both plants have died :( But I don't think its my fault. Your tips and tricks were very helpful! I think it was the nursery where I bought the plants because got both the watermelon pep and the calocasia 1 month ago and from my small plant knowledge its really hard to kill a plant that quickly if you think about it that's only like 3 watering cycles. Additionally the watermelon pep and calocasia from my understanding are completely different plants and its fishy that they both developed rot about the same amount of time when all of my other plants are thriving. I'm calling the nursery and seeing if they have any sort of return policy even for store credit would be nice :) Thank you so much for your fun and interesting videos! Im such a fan!

[@avagrace1055]

I got a practically dead fiddle leaf fig from a friend (by dead I mean the only thing left was a few healthy roots) and I’m using the hydrogen peroxide treatment on root rot in hopes of reviving it. Wish me luck!!

[@venusartillery-121]

Thank you for being so straightforward in your videos and not taking forever to get to the helpful points

[@blackhoney7617]

I add H2O2 (hydrogen Peroxide ) to water for my seedling starter plants, 1:20 ratio.

[@tinaknutsen]

FYI: Cinnamon is a natural fungicide and a natural rooting hormone. I use regular ground cinnamon...I take plant cuttings, dip in cinnamon and plant. I also sprinkle around my plants. Also honey, aloe vera (cut leaf open and use gel) and cut up willow sticks work: take a few willow sticks and set in water for 24 hours, then discard the sticks and use the willow water. Also this may shock some of you but you can use your own saliva as a rooting hormone! Yes your spit! Saliva contains water, acids and enzymes.

[@kleakatrah206]

Hello Harli, thank you, this info is very helpful. In fact this is how I felt brave enough to us peroxide on my plants. I actually use it with my mouthwash every night too.😁💚🍀🍀🍀🍀 This is my DIY Critter Spray Recipe 1 Tbsp - Peppermint Dr Woods Castile Soap- 1 Tbsp - TeaTree Dr Woods Castile Soap- 1 Tbsp- Neem oil 1/2 70% Alcohol 2 Tbsp Peroxide Fill the rest with water. I made up my own recipe and I have eradicated mass thrip infestation and I have never really had spider-mites. The critter spray also keeps my cats away from my plants because they don't like the smell, I guess. My recipe 1 Tbsp - Peppermint Dr Woods Castile Soap- 1 Tbsp - TeaTree Dr Woods Castile Soap- 1 Tbsp- Neem oil 1/2 cup 70% Alcohol ** 2 Tbsp Peroxide (I've even used 3 TBSPs) (I use 3%) I get the peroxide and the alcohol at the dollar store which is good for me because I have so many plants. Fill the rest of the container with water. I use Brita water that I have lowered the pH to 6. I use the 32 oz brown peroxide bottle and added a sprayer. Works great!! I wash off the plant first because I'm also afraid of DIY critter spray direct contact burning my plant or its roots. I spray the critter spray all over the plant, leave the spray on for 15 min, then rinse it off. Then I wipe the leave off with a paper towel with a bit of Neem oil on it. The thinner leaf plants only 5 minutes. The reason why I think it works so well is because I spray the critter spray once or twice a week around the perimeter of the plant and in the planter tray. I do try to avoid spraying directly on the plants, but as close as I can. Especially with plants that have water in the trays. I spray that 💩💩💩everywhere. I mean in the plant area. Well actually I also spray around the perimeter of my home when I get a lot of spiders or ants. I even spray in the back and around the plant area which really keeps them away. I started doing that because I had an ant problem. They don't like it either. That's how I killed all the thrip on my monstera's; they are notorious for thrip problems. I'm not sure which is harder to get rid of, spider-mites or thrip. I also use a humidifier which apparently spider-mites hate. I have over 75 + indoor plants that are super healthy and they are all in semi-hydroponic substrate (mostly Pons)...no dirt. Thank you for the very helpful info.💚🍀

[@KopiKawaii]

Grabbed a beautiful philodendron micans from a local nursery a few months ago. I noticed a few mealybugs on it when I got it home but I thought that I had gotten rid of them all. Well last night I checked and they're back in full force, all over the roots like I've never seen before. Definitely going to try drenching that baby with hydrogen peroxide today! Wish me luck 😳🤞🏻

[@thequeen1399]

How did it go?

[@tannaht6691]

i used hydrogen peroxide a few months ago and my soil was rising like crazy when i used it! i was kind of scared bc no other ppl talked about that part. so thank u for mentioning that lol.

[@HarliG]

When I first did it I was really worried too! :P thanks for watching!

[@Donamtrx]

I finally tried sterilizing w boiling water & IT WORKS!! Of course..it was last on my list bc I don’t have the patience..but when I did... I found my answer! Now...no soil is allowed in my house that’s not sterilized! I put it in a large baking pan..pour the water..cover w foil & let it steam for an hour or so. If it’s too soggy I dry it up in the oven @ 150 (uncovered) until it’s dry. Technically I guess that’s 2 methods but Im not waiting for it to dry. I’m not good at waiting 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@VanessaKittyCat]

I’m going to try this on my next mint cause it died I couldn’t figure out why until I looked at the roots. Thank you so much!

[@calibella009]

I saw a video not too long ago where a lady said that the fungus wasn’t a big deal and it doesn’t harm the plants. I usually turn a fan on after I water my plants in order to help the top layer dry a little.

[@rootedinpgh615]

Should you use this system with new plants you are bringing into your home?

[@HarliG]

It would be a GREAT way to disinfect soil you are worried about (: I would say yes, but definitely use your judgement on that one!

[@NakimiIshikawaXIII]

Yes I love h202 I always use a little bit when water propping to prevent the water from getting dirty or I dip roots in a dilluted solution before I repot them. I also fill a spray bottle and spray my plants a bit to prevent bugs. I love this stuff a little too much 🤣

[@amyvandenberg9657]

Harli first of all you are glowing and gorgeous ❤️congrats! If you have yellow leaves that are a result of a watering issue that look sad but are still alive do you keep them? Can they come back? Sometimes if you cut them all your poor plant has barely any foliage left... I face this dilemma with a couple of my philodendrons arids right now

[@esmasalehi7247]

This took care of all the pests on my plants, thank you!!!

[@evadraper3527]

I never use cold water on my plants... always “room /slightly warm” warm as or not shock the root system.

[@AlphaRodent]

I water exclusively with snow melt water and my tomatoes are huge

[@anonymousofficial9266]

I tried this as I had no choice but to do this goodbye fungus gnats also kills black flies and thrips little buggers so happy I found this

[@kgmoore08]

could you do a video showing propagation to full plant? possibly on a pothos since they grow so quickly. maybe a time lapse or a picture a day?

[@Mary-bd9vu]

Mosquito bits don’t work use Gnatrol for fungus gnats (found on eBay for about $20) and peroxide kills the good microbes in your soil, only spray it on the leaves. For root rot you should rinse and trim off the black mushy roots, soak them in the peroxide mixture for a few minutes and repot with fresh soil. Recharge (Amazon) adds beneficial microbes and bacteria that will fight off the root rot. I’ve used it by itself with success for early stage root rot, you just add 1/2 teaspoon to the water. Both products last a very long time so the price is worth it.

[@shelbyvartorella9152]

thank you so so much for posting this!!! you literally saved eight of our weed plants and all of my ferns 😅

[@debracoronado3331]

😂😁❤️

[@alvabergetsvik8135]

Could you do another houseplant tour soon? Impressed by all your knowledge about plants!☺️

[@elvandylis867]

This is a very useful video Harli!! I didn't know ANY of this so I can't wait to use hydrogen peroxide according to your instructions!!!

[@lessismore7018]

I keep my Phil Burle Marx right next to my east facing window and water it when it’s dry. Other than fertilizing with fish emulsion every month or so, he’s pretty easy! Hope this helps :)

[@queenshields7658]

Great video. I am going to use this on an aloe vera plant whose growth seems to be stunted. Thanks!

[@juliettezwaard9315]

Wish I'd known about this earlier. Definately will try this out on one of my plant babies. Thanks Harli ❤

[@badplantmom9413]

definitely going to try this! i brought home fungus gnats in soil almost 4 months ago and have been fighting them ever since, so hopefully it helps

[@TropicalPlantGirl]

Bad Plant Mom try the mosquito bits for sure! Only thing that worked for me 🙂

[@cstevens8788]

Thanks. I have been having a gnat problem lately. I figured it was because I have introduced about 20 plants in my home. I always thought my house was too dark for plants but I found so many that are doing great after almost 3 months! I couldn't find a plant that seemed to be the problem so I sat out the catch bowls. Then I cleaned all my drains. I just today found the one plant that the gnats love. I'm going to try spray because I just watered it & I don't want other problems. I'll swing back around to let you know if I'm successful! 👍😁

[@cstevens8788]

So funny. I set my plant on my counter & sprayed with the peroxide & water solution. Gnats came flying out trying to escape as I beat them down. I set out a fresh catch bowl & there are a few in there today. I really don't want to repot since other than the gnats the plant is doing well. Think I'll try the soaking method if I see any more gnats.

[@Angelskris333]

@@cstevens8788 hi did it work

[@cstevens8788]

@@Angelskris333, apparently it did. I no longer battle gnats. I did find most were coming from my kitchen drain. Now I keep all my drains clean. I'm revisiting this because I have a 2 year old corn plant that is turning yellow & dying. I'm trying to avoid repotting due to my arthritis but I don't want to lose it either.🤷🏼‍♀️

[@Angelskris333]

@@cstevens8788 I brought the gnats in from a plant I bought at Home Depot. And I also bought about 20 plants and it was getting bad!! It’s been 5 months and I still see a gnat here or there. I spray neem oil a few days after I water on the top which I purchased a bottle on Amazon and followed instructions. I also bought sand and most of my plants have a top layer. I have some issues with the sand because I feel the soil doesn’t dry out and I get worried about root rot. I bought a water meter to check regularly. I did the dying out too and that’s hard bc I water on different days. I literally walk around with a spray bottle with alcohol, dawn and water to spray any I see flying around, tried the ACV too. It’s been a battle I think I’m finally winning. When I bring in a new plant I drench with the neem spray or water with water and peroxide to make sure. It’s been so annoying!! Once I feel the gnats are fully gone I’ll start removing some of the sand on some plants.

[@cstevens8788]

@@Angelskris333, guess what? I dragged my plant outside & soaked it with the solution. Gnats came flitting to the top. I had dug around & had not seen a gnat in so long. I guess they were deep in the soil? I wonder where else they may be hiding? It's weird this time.

[@angeyprice9560]

HI! I'd love to know why the soil has to dry out completely after disinfecting it. I often repot with pre-moistened soil, so wondering if I can use the sanitized soil before it's dried out. Thanks!

[@pureplay7071]

Hydrogen Peroxide is great for Orchid roots as you are repotting. Will clean and clear up infection. Great vid.

[@debracancelliere4081]

I’ll definitely give it a try. How do you think it will work with peperomias? No matter what I do I rot them! Even with bottom watering. Ugh.

[@thesoftrevolution5682]

All of my peperomia are in smallish terracotta pots and I never rot them. It works.

[@trewti]

Same here! Going to try this with my always dramatic marble peperomia obtusifolia who has fallen over. Water meter said she's dry so I gave her a tiny bit (b/c the roots rot if you look at it wrong)and wake to see her lying over as if she's fainted from dehydration...lol! 🤦

[@lifeasitiswithsommer1605]

Harly G...!!!!! Thank you so so sooooooooo very much for allowing me to learn this info on proxide i used the method for spraying foilage i used it on my blue- stem yucca cane plant trees an wow yippeeee i absolutely love the result so shiny and healthy looking now this will forever be my cure when my plants need a certain type of healing... ❤ 😊👍again thank you so much ....

[@hazisimone]

Hi Harli! Question: since you are "over watering" to saturate the soil with the medicine, should you then let the plant thoroughly dry before watering again?

[@Jenfura9]

I saturate my plants with water. every. time. I water them. That is not what “over watering” is. Over watering is when you water them too often.

[@hazisimone]

Ok. Thank you for your clarification. The question was more about the second part... should the plant thoroughly dry before watering again? Given the various types of plants I have, not all of mine favor being completely saturated.

[@hazisimone]

I was also quoting her from the video.

[@cadavercakes]

@Scooby doo my thoughts exactly.

[@ashleyoshiro3296]

I tried this and it got rid of all my gnats!! Completely amazing. I think I have rust going around with my plants. Do you think spraying this would take care of it??? 😖