Benji, if there was an award for the most adorable, wholesome KZbinr, you would win it hands down! I'm praying for more sponsorships from your favorite stores and pot manufacturers. Love you and Theo and your vids!!! 🥰
@suchitrarajan47452 жыл бұрын
I agree🥰
@MothGirl0072 жыл бұрын
He's awesome. 💗
@janellbazile7822 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I play him at the office and now everyone wants plants! His voice is so soothing. Thank you Benji!
@Bopsterjazz Жыл бұрын
Right?! This man made me finally buy a plant! *fingers crossed it doesn’t die!*
@Corriejosephs2 жыл бұрын
"Just know that pests are totally natural and it's just part of owning house plants. Embrace the journey...." Thank you, Benji. I really needed to hear that.
@taylorsmith5222 жыл бұрын
This is such a great video!! When I first got into bringing plants into my space I didn’t have any pest for about a year or so but the longer I have plants and the more I get I started fighting for my life 😭 against fungus gnats and spider mites. I was a neem oil kind of girl and i over did it and BURNED my plants 🥲 so yea I’m really glad you gave these tips and tricks because I didn’t know about the photosensitive. I just cooked my plants 😅😅
@carmenmonteavaro95282 жыл бұрын
Thank you for taking the fear out of treating the pest problem. As you said pests are part of the plant journey and once we accept that it becomes much more tolerable.
@hennapoikola88432 жыл бұрын
I've had houseplants for 5 years now and luckily I haven't had to deal with a lot of pests. I did get spider mites on my calathea a couple of years ago and I was so scared and disgusted that I ran out with it and swung it to the trash bin. Ever since that i've been super scared and paranoid of pests. I dunno your way of calmly explaining and showing how to do it kind of put my mind at ease. Now I know what to do and maybe it's not that serious😂😂 (i was definitely traumatized by the spider mites) Thanks Benji ✨✨
@charliblake85512 жыл бұрын
An AMAZING product for killing fungus gnat larvae is “Mosquito Bits”. It’s natural, non toxic and has to be given regularly (every couple of weeks) but works sooooooo well.
@bencardenas112 жыл бұрын
I had a devastating thrip infestation on mainly my Monsters Deliciosas this past fall and I tried everything but ended up having to resort to the systemic granules and they worked! I try to use them as a last resort just because it's a systemic and freaks me out, haha. But also because pests can become tolerant of it after constant exposure. It has worked for me though the one time I needed to use them and I'm forever grateful! For spidermites, I have a 70% alcohol spray bottle I found at either Walgreens or Walmart but I use it to just spray all over any plant that has spidermites like alocasia. I did find that some plants in the calathea family are very sensitive to alcohol like the white fusion, triostar, and beauty star so alcohol wipes are a better alternative at spot treatment! Just what I do. Thank you, Benji!! I always look forward to your videos!! 😊🌿
@AsianRainbows2 жыл бұрын
Hi im curious, what about systemic pesticides freak you out? Im new to the houseplant game so i dont really know what the risks are with different pesticides
@bencardenas112 жыл бұрын
@@AsianRainbows Hey! 👋 For me, it just freaks me out because I have to make sure I wear gloves when using it so that it doesn't come in contact with my skin. I just have to be aware of what I touch, like a doorknob, or something someone else could touch and then touch their mouth or eye or what have you. I also have two doggos so I gotta make sure the plants are out of reach so they don't either eat the treated plant that was initially pet friendly (Maranta, etc) or having them lick the soil because one of them is a Basset Hound and will eat everything, hahaha. I guess it doesn't freak me out, I just have to be really aware of my actions when using systemic granules. I hope that all makes sense, haha.
@thischannelmakesuselessvid95292 жыл бұрын
I loventhis channel. This is usually one of my go to channels when i want to learn about plant stuff. Benji has a really nice voice and its very relaxing to listen to plant care after a hard school day.
@Lotus_linan Жыл бұрын
This is the best pest control video I’ve ever seen! Thank you for sharing your experiences and what you’ve learned!
@ashakabeta2 жыл бұрын
I'm dealing with my first pest outbreak, aside from finding a mealie bug here and there on my hoyas.. I found adult thrips recently on my Hoya pubilcalyx. 😱😭 ALL of my houseplants are together, so I have to treat them all, as they are suddenly rapidly declining. I have gone years with no issues. My calathea, stromanthe.. my delicate plants have all been so happy, lush, gorgeous... Now this! I appreciate your soothing voice as much as the good information. It really helps so much. I went to a plant nursery yesterday, talked to an expert. He told me to use the bonide granules, along with Neem oil spray, plus recommended I dust lightly with the diatomaceous earth I have already. I'm very chemically sensitive, and terrified of this process! I don't have gloves or disposable spoons, cups. The warnings on that stuff are very strong and soooo scary!! May be fatal if it comes in contact with skin. Doesn't wash off 💀 I carefully sprinkled it in using a plastic fork to mix it in with the soil last night. I got all but 2 plants; one being my Hoya obavata..I can't see the soil, so am having difficulty, plus I threw the fork away, thinking I was done. Ugh 😂 The problems that come with thrips are mighty and I just found them over the weekend. For those of us who are stressed so much, your personality is like medicine. I'm subscribing. Thank you.
@mollys15842 жыл бұрын
Hi Benji! Such a timely video. I use Neem oil but had pests attacking my new growth on my draecena. Neem just didn't cut it and cinnamon didn't help either. I finally conquered it with 1/3 rubbing alcohol and 2/3 water in a spray bottle. I had to spray everyday as the new growth opened up but it worked and my top growth isn't chewed up and looks great.
@maylani36972 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for making this video! All your plants always look so healthy and perfect. I had always wondered how you dealt with pest issues. I avoid all calathea because they are spider mite magnets. And, I didn’t want to spend a fortune trying and filling my home with a ton of different pesticides.
@sebestian7512 жыл бұрын
I recently discovered this channel and am loving it so much that I can't help but binge watch all videos.
@Anil1883410 ай бұрын
Benji! You have solved my spray bottle dilemma! I've been needing one for a year, but haven't bought one because they're so ugly! Finally, a pretty spray bottle ❤ Thanks
@Declan12052 жыл бұрын
“Embrace the journey” - Benji. I like that!
@evan2 жыл бұрын
My collection is currently having a fungus gnat issue I'm dealing with, but if my method fails I'mma get that systemic!
@pretmark2 жыл бұрын
Bottom water and let the top dry out, worked for me
@threehumpcamel2 жыл бұрын
Agree that bottom watering works. I also use water that has been soaked in mosquito bits when I do it.
@MrTeenStyle2 жыл бұрын
please don't use systemic insecticide for fungus gnats... buy beneficial nematodes or diatomaceous earth. nuking your substrate with harsh chemicals is going to backfire.
@futuroid2 жыл бұрын
bookshelf set is giving absolute slay
@KSlater65952 жыл бұрын
A new Benjiplant video on my birthday 🥰 best gift honestly
@mariahhull26192 жыл бұрын
By far the most useful video I’ve found on systemic granules and azamax. Very informative, but concise. Also loved the demonstration and to see your exact process. Thanks!!
@thistooshallpass95892 жыл бұрын
Bonide is the best. I use that and have no issues except an occasional spider mite. They hate peppermint oil. If I see webs I spray peppermint oil water and they come running out. Instant death. 😂All spiders hate peppermint oil. I spray my outdoor areas with peppermint water too to control the insane amount of garden spiders spinning their webs at night in SoCal. Nice informative video! 👏🏼
@theplantprodigy20102 жыл бұрын
When I see you upload, I click instantly
@garrettlewis20442 жыл бұрын
Love the Brandon Sanderson books in the background of that bookcase shot.
@utkarshkumar66422 жыл бұрын
I am so gland that u posted a new video after 11 days ,I was waiting for ur video so eagerly 😅.I enjoy ur video a lot 🙃
@lologooop Жыл бұрын
Just wanna say I used this exact combo on thrips and I am so shocked at how well it worked!!! Tysm benji
@GeibiTheHutt Жыл бұрын
can you used this method to prevent the infestation?
@elenacaron582 жыл бұрын
Ahhh! I missed you! Thank you for another great video and I hope Chris feels better ❤️
@GabbyRocio2 жыл бұрын
OMG LOVE THE BOOKCASE!!!!
@mada_patru2 жыл бұрын
I've been having a mealybug problem for the past month or so and this video came at the right time tbh
@KleosChannel2 жыл бұрын
WOW YOUR BIG CREATOR IM YOUR FAN SINCE YOUVE STARTED 12K SUBS AND NOW WOW YOUR A AMAZING SIMPLE CREATOR NOW :)
@nauseousdog2 жыл бұрын
so good! my roommates and i just got done tackling a fungus gnat problem, and this was really helpful for future reference! thank you for the recommendations and the tips!
@Ian-rm3qk2 жыл бұрын
So useful video!! I focused on you like it's univ lectures😂😂 Thank you for always helpful videos with aesthetic❤
@Uraura7772 жыл бұрын
This was a super helpful video thank you 😊 and wow that bookcase is stunning can’t wait to see it filled with plants eventually!🌱 🪴
@mjhawley58482 жыл бұрын
seriously! you are like the mr. rogers of all the planty youtoobers, your sweet, calm demeanor and wisdom is sooo appreciated ! This is the first and only video on pest control that didn’t leave me feeling frantic, anxious and overwhelmed by my (current) pest journey. On the contrary, I feel well informed and ready to handle the situation in a calm, rational, and methodical manner. Thank you Benji! 😊🪴
@saylorsoul2 жыл бұрын
Luckily I already bought the systemic granules and that spray bottle bc I always buy your Recs LOL they have both worked well for me and like you said the systemic granules are the only thing that actually works
@alexanderle2392 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday benjiplant
@ellag.88192 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing Benji. I've been trying to get rid of spider mites for quite some time now, it's been a frustrationg process. Just ordered that sprayer and the AzaMax hopefully it will make the journey easier :)
@yourpalsal422 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video, and the thorough explanation & demo!
@janiesehenderson2 жыл бұрын
When im anxious i replay your videos
@tomorrowsession19075 ай бұрын
Hi- I opened a plant (bird of paradise)when I got it and the wet soil was full of centipedes or millipedes and some squirmy worm things, maybe pot worms or fungus gnat larvae, some kind of round ball eggs. I washed the soil all off and am hoping for the best. I was just too grossed out because if they crawled out of the plant into my apt I wouldn’t be able to sleep! Maybe you have tips on what to do with these things. The worm things wouldn’t die when I doused them in rubbing alcohol. Or maybe there is a calm mindset you can model for me so I’m not overcome with anxiety about creepy crawlers ❤😊
@MKennaJoe2222 жыл бұрын
i already know this is going to be one of the best pest videos out there! 👏🏻
@jademurray82352 жыл бұрын
Hi Benji, i just looked up Systemic granuels and it contains Bonide (with a warning sign - May cause cancer) it has put me off ordering it, just wanted to give you the heads up! 🙏🏽🌿💜🌿
@hostronic9 ай бұрын
Bonide is the brand name. The houseplant systemic contains the active ingredient Imadocloprid. It’s not harmful as long as you wear gloves and wash your hands after use.
@deydey992 жыл бұрын
thank you, i was thinking what should i buy for pest and this helps me a lot!☺
@N_Steen Жыл бұрын
You have a soothing voice just like the painter Bob Ross 😊
@WitchyHocusPocus2 жыл бұрын
Thank you Benji for doing a video on this topic. Really appreciate it alot. Hugs to you.
@serenity89102 жыл бұрын
This video is super helpful. Very interested in trying the systemic granules. I have only ever dealt with thrips and surprisingly diluted dish soap worked like magic.
@hostronic9 ай бұрын
I use Abamectin for spider mites. It also controls thrips, whiteflies, and aphids. It kills on contact and works as a preventative. You just have to treat the plants outside and let them sit and dry for several hours before bringing them back in.
@marsf48832 жыл бұрын
Mealy bugs aren’t too bad, either or gnats. But yuck the other ones are a pain to treat! Thanks for sharing, good stuff to know!
@muhammadomer7642 жыл бұрын
Finnnnnally!!!! Ive been waiting all week for this
@gmatt24982 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video really helpful I have lots of problems with knats every summer when they had been outside. So very grateful for this video 🙏🖐🏻
@alchemists44432 жыл бұрын
I'm going to have to get those products! This is my first time dealing with a spidermite infestation, and all of my plants were in VERY close proximity. About 6 were infested and I sprayed with soapy + vinegar water, it seemed to have helped but I think what you have would work a lot better :o TY!!
@Notnotdiscoling2 жыл бұрын
IVe been going to your channel everyday waiting for a new video I am so excited
@jennifersutton3115 Жыл бұрын
Benji this is a great video 👍
@sleepyrainndusk2 жыл бұрын
HAPPY PRIDE MONTH BENJI 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
@charlieisprocrastinating2 жыл бұрын
great video benji!! been dealing with flies on my plant and now there's spiders >:[ the struggle never ends
@ez_bearsofficial96932 жыл бұрын
I love your plants benji
@BlackSpiritus2 жыл бұрын
Any alternative for the systemic granules for people in (West-)Europe? I've been searching for something alike but couldn't really find anything. Really enjoying all your content by the way! 😊
@cutecactuspot40982 жыл бұрын
Very good video benji I had to destroyed my Hoya tricolour plant because of that white bugs. Tried many times to control but no luck. Once you got it very difficult to rid off.
@dietcrack.2 жыл бұрын
fungus gnats are the bane of my apartment, my plants, and my existence and i could go on about my tried methods to get rid of them but it all boils down to catching them early and not letting them take over before you start treating them, and when you do catch them invading your plants space early on, a good spritz of 1:1 water/hydrogen peroxide onto the top soil and stick a sticky gnat trap in the soil and you’re pretty much good to go
@vdmnale40912 жыл бұрын
this pot for keeping the avocado is so sweet. really wanna know where to get 1⃣ for mine 😍😍
@ShiraShiraa2 жыл бұрын
Needed this & it was so informative! Thanks so much!!
@milibili_252 жыл бұрын
Thank u so much benji!!🫶🌱
@sofisanders55002 жыл бұрын
Oh thank you for sharing this video! I have gnats that are out of control in my house. Definitely will be buying the granules.
@JaxNoodle2 жыл бұрын
Howdy Benji! Your plant care content is AMMMM-azing! I actually bought the black pressured spray bottle you use. I have yet to use Neem Oil or any other product on my plants since pest outbreaks was minimal when I had a small collection of green gurrls. Plus, I keep couple plants outdoors in spring/summer for pest control too. My collection is larger now and it would be super helpful to know if you re-use the black pump spray after AzaMax application? Or do you have 2 to keep from residual application from getting into non-infected plants? I prefer to keep 1 pressurized bottle on hand. Could I just wash the basin of spray bottle with soapy water for non-pest control use? There are a couple new things I did learn from this video that I did not know from watching a gazillion other plant vlogger content so muchas gracias!
@TalkPlantyToMe2 жыл бұрын
Those are some of my favorite products too, but I've been using beneficial bugs lately and it has been working well for me. ESPECIALLY for spider mites. I had an explosion, released 2500 mites in my tent.. not a bad mite to be seen
@lilmissbeats2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tips! Mealybug is my worst enemy! I use neem oil alot, but I also get so nervous that I hurt the plant when spraying it down. Thanks for making this video!
@dkf819 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video, thank you!
@s3anb0i402 жыл бұрын
ever use leca to prevent fungus gnats? i’ve seen people do it, i’m gonna try putting leca over the soil as an attempt to fix them. they also look more decorative lol
@preetipiki222 жыл бұрын
hello, I recently started watching your videos and I love them. I want to know how do your plants inside the house get sunlight? do you use grow lights? I'm not sure if you have already made video about this. please let me know, thank you
@elyseng71062 жыл бұрын
That bookcase 😍
@RandomChick6662 жыл бұрын
I'm still battling thrips. It's been a month battle so far.. I'm gunna try the systemic. I have no other options aha thnx Benji
@ot7stan207 Жыл бұрын
your island concept is prob what is goin to save my plants. if ound a freaking thrip earlier fml
@nicolette70072 жыл бұрын
11:58 for sacred image of Prince Theo lounging on pillow beneath shady fronds of Norfolk pine, beholding his lush forest-kingdom.
@viviendinh6775 Жыл бұрын
Hi Benji! Thanks for such an informative video. I have been dealing with spider mites and azamax def seems to be working. Someone said its not a great idea to use systemic with spider mites as it actually makes things worse, but I saw you use both in this video. Would you say it is safe and to always do this process?
@kimlee59212 жыл бұрын
Thank you Benji for all you do ,your really appreciated 🍀☘️🍀☘️🍀I hope your partner feels better.🤕🤕🤕🤕🤕(I'm sorry I forgot his name) So long Benji💛💖💛💖💛💖
@Worrawut2 жыл бұрын
Oh been missing YOU
@rabbitsandphilodendron2 жыл бұрын
Really amazing and informative video! You need to be careful with systemic though, it can harm bees or other bugs as well.
@CelestialAshii2 жыл бұрын
Ty! Been fighting a mealy bug infestation on my Monstera for a month now >:0 they just keep coming back. I'll try these out!
@gregmeissner9960 Жыл бұрын
Benji, thank you for warning people against using systemic pesticides outdoors. They harm much more than just pollinators. They topple entire native insect communities, which in turn cause food shortages for baby birds. Think of caterpillars as the “milk” that nestlings require for proper growth and weight gain. People generally use pesticides in a very cavalier way, and it has consequences.
@trshls2 жыл бұрын
Really needed this video!! Though do you happen to any recommendations/alternatives for the bonide systemic? It's sadly banned in my state :(
@johntovar19512 жыл бұрын
Hey! Awesome videos, where did you get that shade cloth for your outdoor plants?
@souritadey48292 жыл бұрын
Can you please help me with my Boat orchid ??? How to take care of it . It isn't doing very well !😢😭 But the video was as good as always and your avocado is growing up so fast .💜
@vlong71122 жыл бұрын
So sweet to shout out Chris and his help! 🥹 (great job doing this video on your own btw 🙌🏽)
@kele37422 жыл бұрын
thank you kind sir 😌
@Smileyfacemom2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for an in-depth video on pest treatments. Do you refresh the systemic granules (ie add more) every 8 weeks or so to your plant collection as a preventative measure for pests or only use them to treat pests when they’re present? TIA 😊
@teixeir32 жыл бұрын
Are your pesticide recommendations safe for carnivorous plants?
@sandrokranz52276 ай бұрын
Hi Benji, please try a spinosad product. Its very effectice. Was a gamechanger for me. Look it up, its Safe to use and nontoxic for big animals
@maewhitney8971 Жыл бұрын
How long would the AzaMax stay present in the plant? I have plants that go back outside in the spring and wondering if bees will be harmed if they visit the flowers in the spring.
@kurikokaleidoscope2 жыл бұрын
That's brilliant ⚘
@heidi31492 жыл бұрын
Is it true that the systemic granules could pose a risk to pets if they decide to nibble on the leaves? That’s my only concern with those 🥺
@withramya2 жыл бұрын
Spider mites are so easy to eliminate. They hate moisture. So if you just wash the leaves, they’ll die. Thrips though are another level.
@Gabriel-bz5sm2 жыл бұрын
does it work against fungal infections too? i live in an hot and humid country (70%-80% humidity) and fungal infections seems frequent in the rain season. What do you do?
@mariabernadetterollo1931 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😭😭😭😭😭
@summerjams3650 Жыл бұрын
Where did you get that your gorgeous green couch?! im green w envy! hehee
@fugdesoare2 жыл бұрын
thank you for this video, Benji! i was wondering, could you also sell platycerium ridleyi's spores? in Europe there aren't any affordable ones 😩
@Rick_Sanchez_Jr.7 ай бұрын
It looks like Azamax is not sold on Amazon anymore or if it is, it's up-priced. Do you have any alternative suggestions to Azamax?
@annelam85672 жыл бұрын
In canada we are very limited in what pesticides we can buy, so most systemic pesticides aren’t available. I guess i’ll have to stick to neem oil.
@lologooop2 жыл бұрын
Do you use the systemic granules as preventative? Or do you only use it when there is a visible pest issue? Does this method work for thrips also?
@benjiplant2 жыл бұрын
I don't use it as a preventative, but you definitely can! A friend of mine mixes it into their potting mix prior to planting. And yes, the systemic and azamx are effective against thrips
@lologooop2 жыл бұрын
@@benjiplant Thank you! I'm gonna buy both!
@hastediscipline1525 Жыл бұрын
do you know if this is good for agaves and succulents?
@bingboyify2 жыл бұрын
hey Benji can you teach me how to grow edible herbs like parsley and basil? my parlsey plant only has very small leaves for some reason...
@AsianRainbows2 жыл бұрын
Im having the most annoying fungus gnat infestation. I put fly paper right next to the infected plant and the amount that collected there is appalling. Ill try that systemic, the my neem oil soray doesnt seem to kill them off 100%
@denisevasquez95892 жыл бұрын
Since it’s an avocado plant, wouldn’t the granules that you used harm humans since we consume the “fruit” of the plant? Or does it only hurt pollinators?
@cablesandcrochet2 жыл бұрын
Can only speak for a different systemic pesticide that I use (but I assume it's similar for all of them), on the package it says how long you need to wait after treating until you can consume the fruit/veggies again, for mine it's a week after treatment.