My Most Pest Prone Houseplants

[@Ewa1hi1]

Now we need "The most pests resistant plants video"! 😊❤️

[@RT-dk7yv]

i second this majorly!!

[@EM-eb1lf]

YESSSSS DO TELL ALL!

[@aurabella74]

Yes, please!!!!

[@jadejade5303]

Yup

[@happywanderer2874]

Yessssees please

[@rebeccaulmer9167]

I’d love to see a video on “plants that are so pest prone you don’t grow them in your house”, Nick!!

[@k4zbr0]

#1 for me is ivy xD

[@sakimiakoto8786]

I have the ultimate treatment for spider mites. I have a red striped maranta and it had THE WORST spider mite infestation I had ever seen, and it was my first time dealing with them... It's one of my first and most loved plants so I was really sad about it, but I didn't let it go. I took a cotton swab, put some rubbing alcohol, and took off the literal mite covered spiderwebs off it to the best of my abilities. There were still some roamers around so I diluted some more alcohol (it was around 5%) and misted the leaves HEAVILY until they were soaked. Then I took a cotton disk from makeup and cleaned the leaves and stems from the literal corpses of the mites. To take off the alcohol and the remaining whatever mites were left I diluted neutral soap in water (3% or so) and sprayed the leaves again, dried the leaves a bit and that was it. This sounds like a brutal treatment, and it was, but the plant wouldn't have lasted three more days with that amount of pests... I never ever saw spider mites again on the plant. The plant didn't seem to have suffered AT ALL. No leaves falling, new growth after a while, moving with light normally...Nothing at all, like it had never happened. I now do keep an eye on it, but it gave 0 problems after that whatsoever, so if anyone is struggling with this same situation I think this is the ultimate solution.

[@nicolej2972]

Can you share a video on how you do it? I would be so grateful! My plant is covered with it and I'm so sad to throw it out without trying..

[@TheReverenceProject]

I see you, smart! Thank you for the advice, it’s needed!

[@sakimiakoto8786]

@@nicolej2972 As a chemist it just made sense so I did it very randomly really xD For the maranta it's easier since the leaves are so big. And also if your plant is very nitpicky it could not work, but if you're in that situation that it's the last resort I think that it's worth a try. There's not really much to it. The alcohol dissolved the bugs in contact, but it didn't damage the plant. So just take your time spot treating with rubbing alcohol the heavier affected parts and cut off wilted leaves. Just rub the bugs off the plant with it, the bigger clusters of bugs or where there's more. Then take a mister or atomizer, but of like half a liter or 250ml, fill it with water and dilute in it like a spoonful or two spoonfuls (depending on the L) of rubbing alcohol. Then basically shower the leaves with it, move the leaves around to reach every spot if you need. Then empty it and do the same with soap (neutral liquid soap like Lagarto) and water. Mix it well and do the same as previously. This is gentler than the alcohol but still was effective to remove any remaining bug. Then if your plant is more sensitive empty it, fill with plain water and do it again, to wash off excess ethanol and soap. The bugs are basically all dead by now. Pro tip: it's easier to see the webs when misting so pay attention to that to know where to inspect with more attention! Hope yout plant does well in the end ♡

[@pattheplanter]

I go for less effort - I just release predators.

[@nicolej2972]

@@sakimiakoto8786 Thanks, will definitely give this a try!

[@wildfern]

I have been going CRAZY with pests lately. You seem so chill about just having some of them around, I think I need to embody some of that energy and just accept that my collection is never going to be perfect and 100% pest free. However I am never buying alocasia again hahaha and i'm also side-eying calatheas.

[@BeautifulShamble]

I really appreciate the way you talk about the pests. It’s so calm it makes me feel calm about it 😂

[@marylrobinson6099]

I haven’t had pest on my plants for years. I live in an apartment, they are never outside or by an open window. When I get a new plant I keep it away from from the other plants until I’m sure it’s ok.

[@Kris-ej4ik]

Mary L Robinson same! But I’m also a realtor and have a weird protocol for all bugs/pests since I’m in a lot of homes. So I take crazy precaution. The only pests I’ve gotten thus far was from an alocasia bought in a fb group..which I’ll never do again. This time of year ppl sell off all their porch plants riddled w pests and infections.

[@pattheplanter]

The technical term for the bit where the leaf meets the stem is "axil" - which is Latin for armpit.

[@Cathlynn23]

the German word for armpit is Achsel, which is pronounced exactly like the Latin word :D

[@celinef.9627]

Hence the brand Axe (deodorant)😉

[@BexMcInulty]

Also you wiggling around your infested pepperomia around your other plants gave me so much anxiety 😂

[@facentoes4821]

I had 3 ivy's and they seemed healthy when i purchased them but several months later each one got hit hard with spider mites... so i gave up on ivy lol

[@Burningdaylighter]

But how exactly do you gets these pests in the first place. How do they magically appear on your plants? Are you taking them outside and bringing them back in? Leaving the windows fully open?? Did you receive them with the mites already on them?

[@SandDollar60]

I also purchased a very expensive Hoya Linearis. It too, had a mealy bug issue from another plant I brought home. I was not willing to lose my Linearis! I took it out of the pot and washed it totally, including roots until there was absolutely no soil left on the plant. I left it just in water for a month or so, watching it carefully. When I was convinced it was pest free I potted it in a plastic pot. It’s been pest free ever since, and I’m thrilled to watch it grow....it’s really taken off! It was successful, I keep checking it, the only thing I find is new growth!

[@frankneumann9286]

I am not a pro with house plants but I always enjoy your videos about them. I am learning a lot!

[@ApproximatelyCee]

I can’t thank you enough for showing us your plants that are prone to various pests. I started growing houseplants again after decades away from houseplants (someone back in the’90’s accidentally killed every plant I had with insecticide & I didn’t have the heart to get more until 2 years ago). But my new Arrowhead plant became infested right away and it’s been a constant battle ever since. I would love to see Part 2 to this video and I’m sure there are many others who would too. Thanks again for sharing!

[@greenthumb1658]

A customer: Why does your hoya linnearis cost That much?? A seller: Because a half of the price you pay for a plant itself, and another you pay for the pets - mealybugs. They always go together.

[@PeggysPlants]

I have the same experience with my ficus elastica, but have never had any issues with my hoya linearis. Now I'm going to look it over more closely. I had no idea it was a pest magnet. Thanks for the info!

[@annetteprice]

Same, Peggy. I’m eyeing mine with suspicion now! But so far so good and I will keep on top of it. At least mealybugs don’t usually kill the plant if you catch them early enough.

[@rootedinplants]

ALOCASIA!!!! They are not allowed in my house anymore!

[@Kris-ej4ik]

rootedinplants same same same! Bought one from a fb group- inspected it and saw spider mites- it never came in my home. No alocasias will ever come in after heavily researching how notorious they are.

[@rootedinplants]

@@Kris-ej4ik hahaha. I'm glad the feelings mutual.

[@katesolmyr]

Hi Nick. Here is how I have been fighting pests and it really works better than anything (with that being said, I live in Norway where you cannot shop any more or less strong pesticides if you're not a certified professional): Water your plant with a room temperature water, after 30 minutes or so begin to slowly add hot water in the pot, 50-55°C (I simply put the pot in the big pan and fill it with hot water, while it is placed on an electrical stove to not lose the temperature). Measure the temperature inside the soil with a kitchen or alcohol thermometer. Once it reaches 50°C all the pests in the soil are dead. Same with leaves and stems. Douche them with a hot water thoroughly and all the bugs will boil. Do it now and then and you will get rid of the pests. (try on one plant first to see how it does after). The problem I am struggling with is mold in the soil. Seems to be not harmful, but makes me sick. Thank you for your videos!

[@PlantBasics]

I've found that if I keep my Calatheas in high humidity and if I give them a shower every other week that it keeps them relatively pest free. I had a Heliconia Rostrata which was just spidermite heaven, I had to get rid of it.

[@marissamorales673]

Hi Nick!!!!! I'd like to hear what you recommend for prevention? I want to start collecting plants and want to be as prepared as possible. Unfortunately releasing green lace wing flies wouldn't be an option for me as my roommate would freak out. Is there a product or home-made solution you recommend for cleaning the leaves or spraying on the plant for prevention.

[@stephanieh7614]

I watch these videos then have literal nightmares. And in that nightmare, I didnt have alcohol. Only peroxide. I cried. Then woke up. I gotta stop watching videos on pests 😅

[@lynneevaskevich4291]

I guess I’m lucky? I have only been houseplant crazy for under 2 years, and only had one pest issue, a kalanchoe I cut back and propagated...the new baby was fine, but when I lifted the original plant’s grower pot out of its pot, there were 2 little bugs, so I just threw the whole thing in the garbage! I do not like bugs! Funny thing is I have almost all the plants you highlighted...and no bugs, thank heavens! My Hoya linearis was very expensive, but if it gets bugs, out it goes. Maybe I won’t be a crazy plant lady for long!!?? 🤣🇨🇦

[@Gretasaur]

Hey! Have you noticed any I’ll effects on the green lacewings from also using systemic pesticide? I low key wonder if eating bugs that have ingested the toxin hurts them. I know I asked you about that in person when I got to visit hour store last fall, and you said you had to considered it yet-I thought maybe you’ve kept an eye out for any issues. I wanna use lacewings for things but I def used systemic to beat thrips a while back.

[@ninoncali6478]

Very good information on houseplant pests! I got a Hoya linearis a few months ago and I haven’t seen any pests yet! My schefflera had mealy bugs, the most common house plant pest here in California. One more thing, you’re my favorite plant person here in KZbin!

[@izamalczykjewelry]

My ficus triangularis variegata is home to a huge colony of mealybugs and they have spread to one of my begonias and my alocasia cuprea while thrips have consumed my calathea orbifolia and now want to annihilate my monstera deliciosa. I know having plants means having pests and the only thing you can accomplish is to keep them contained to an extent that means your plants can live on but sometimes it's just so devastating to lose a beloved plant because you've not caught them on time.

[@BexMcInulty]

I have only ever had spider mites on my ficus elastica and my calathea ruffibarba. The calathea couldn't be saved, it's very hard to shower them bc they have fuzzy leaves and the water doesn't reach the actual leaves and mites when you try to wash them off

[@kade6767]

I mentioned in another video comment that using Mycorrhizae in the soil really helps with plants becoming inoculated if you will against disease and pests. It strengthens the roots where of course everything starts from and builds a wall of sorts around the plant to protect it.

[@spottieoreo10]

I just got my first thrips outbreak. I have been using systemic and spinasoidal spray and they wont die. I also switched all my plants to leca in Hope's they wont give birth in the soil. They seem to also really LOVE monsteras. I'm about to lose a 24 in pot. 😓😫

[@MykieJean]

I had thrips that attacked my monstera, I used neem oil spray which seemed to work eventually! Hopefully you can get rid of them, they are the worst!

[@dchardinaycole5944]

Girl I was just thinking why didn't he say Monstera!! I threw my Monstera away I had the itchies bugs little white bugs walking along the sides of my pot it was nasty.

[@lyalyuk]

The same here! Two big monsteras😥and a bunch of other plants. Absolute nightmare! Spinosad is forbidden here in the Netherlands, so trying out other things. But the damage by thrips seems irreversible

[@spottieoreo10]

@@lyalyuk I have decided I have to be at peace with that one dying. The tragic thing is you cant just take a piece to propagate like w rot because the thrips are still on the leaves.

[@celinef.9627]

Hey,same here!!!! My first thrips outbreak...scary...and obviously..on my Monsteras !!!!!I hate these bugs...they're the worst!!!!They cause so much damage !!!I took everything out of the pot ,threw the pot mix away and put the plants just in water...(of course,before That,I washed them under water+sprayed a solution of water+natural soap -savon noir in French- + alcohol ) Good Luck to everybody😊

[@viktorijazabotkiene2595]

Omg....yeah...mealybugs...started from hoya carnosa compata, then went to my syngonium, maranta (green one) , then strings of pearls and of course hoya linearis, hoya pubicalyx and so on. Picking those nasty bugs one by one as now doing daily cheking on those plants.

[@stacyasdell972]

Colocasia!!! Especially the thin leaf varieties (coffee cup, mojito, etc). Also alocasia! (zebrina, tiny dancer, stingray, etc.) I check all of almost daily and I scrub the leaves about once a week. Then I just cross my fingers. 🤞🤞

[@Qecua9182]

This is such good video I keep rewatching it 😊 just found your videos and they have been so helpful and informative

[@helloimyukim]

I just found spider mites covering one of my planter pots making their way up to the leaves 😭

[@ahrenw20]

Just had a BAD mealybug incident.. moved into a new apartment and It was of course hot and humid. Lost one aglaonema silver queen.. I noticed them too late, and by the time I started treatment they were already in the stalks.. saved my aglaonema silver bay(mealybug), ivy, and my croton petra(spider mites).... honestly I have found the best and most effective way to get rid of all the creepy crawling nasty things is.. don't judge.. dawn dish soap.. kills everything except the plant.. lost one or two leaves on my aglaonema silver bay, but I think that was from over watering to get the soap down in the soil. Really thought my croton would've bit the dust, but not one single leaf dropped and it's happier than ever and actually has 12 new leaves!! Never had thrips or scale thankfully.. fungus nats are definitely a thing tho... but it comes with the territory of owning 40 plants counting .. 😅

[@Cathlynn23]

the only two plants I've had problems with and ultimately lost to pests were Calathea Corona (lol) and Dieffenbachia Camila..

[@TheReverenceProject]

PPP, Pest Prone Plants! Ugh! My ”problem”-plant has been an Alocasia Zebrina from the start. Very dramatic but... worth it?

[@asianangie7209]

Great video. I will be cautious when shopping.

[@madelinerivera3837]

Thanks for sharing this information. Ugh pests! Just hearing about them makes me cringe. I think I will refrain from buying more plants. It’s addicting; however I don’t care for all the types of bugs. Love the plants, would hate the bugs. I can’t take it. I have a diffenbachia, maranta, and ficus tineke that we’re mentioned and now I am thinking about “what if”. I think I need to start using preventative measures. 😷😫

[@TheTimeForChange44]

I gave up on palms because of the spider mites. I tackle mealy bugs with rubbing alcohol: either spray or meticulously (though time consuming) swabbing the leaves, stems and axils. Still, spider mites are a biggie here as I am in the dry southwest. Thank you for sharing, Nick! I love your videos!

[@cosmopolisan]

I haaaate thrips! They always seem to be on a mission to kill all my Monstera’s! 🤬

[@chrystalsabin4091]

Ivy is the one that seem to get spider mites.

[@chocpch]

I just bought one... and now I want to take it back 😂

[@laurachapin204]

Every single time!! Ivy is banned from my home.

[@christinemckinley2260]

I had an ivy in a closed terrarium with 100% humidity, and it STILL got spider mites :0

[@chrystalsabin4091]

I wonder why Ivy is so prone to spider mites. It's such a beautiful plant and that's a shame.

[@roxypaquette9501]

I’ve had mine for 4 years no mites but I recently brought home a ton of plants and I’m worried

[@juliekim14604]

Seeing this video made me want to spend even more time looking very closely at my plants! I have most of them and haven't seen a problem....yet :/

[@lynnargyros5494]

Can you please show plants with thrips problems? I'm battling with them now.

[@AlaskanGrownBB_Biggs]

Same

[@kylieyang4676]

Would love to know what plants you steer clear of. For me it’s calathea white fusion. They get spidermites the moment I bring them inside but do alright outside. Maybe because there are natural predators outside.

[@angelmartin7310]

Do you have a Decursiva? I just went to Brian's Botanicals (an hour away! Absolutely amazing jungle he has, and he's so cool) and got a nice mature one for $50 but there are no care videos for them

[@thewittyusername]

I had a corner of my apartment that was a constant spider mites battle(centered on my maranta leuconeura). I finally upped the humidity enough that I was able to successfully neem oil them to death. Apparently I did too well with my humidity, as I made it perfect for mealybugs 😅 FML

[@TheOrganizedSoprano]

Thank you for this. My marantacae guys are ALWAYS dealing with some spider mites. I keep them under control but it’s annoying. They don’t seem to damage them but MAN ALIVE ARE THEY ANNOYING

[@sandyg8794]

Hi Nick! This was another great video! The only plant I have that you mentioned is the Hoya Bella and I keep a close eye on it since you mentioned it in another video. So far, so good. 🤞I bought it from a vendor on Etsy and it wasn't doing very good. I put two small pieces in water and they have roots, so I put the long stem in water in hopes it will do better. 🤞I would love to see a video on the plants that you won't grow in your apartment because of pests. I've been pretty lucky and have not had to deal with a lot of pests, nd would like to keep it that way! LOL! Years ago my Mom and I each bought a large China Doll and they ended up covered in mealy bugs. I won't buy another one of them, ever! Do you isolate those plants? If not, do you have problems with the pests migrating to your other plants? Also, what granules do you use? I just purchased some Captain Jack's, but hope I won't need it. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@fennerlamm8673]

How can you identify that your plant has spider mites? I get so nervous that my plans have them but I don't know how to identify them.

[@cherielenecosme5177]

Just side eyed my ficus elastica because spider mites are always chilling on its new leaves

[@GeovaneMorgan]

My parlor palm. If I breathe on it too hard spider mites appear

[@PlantBoy]

Hi, Nick. Thanks for sharing and thanks for being an inspirational plant-tuber to a small channel like me!

[@JustSaltyWater]

My Cymbidium orchid has been a truly nightmare.Tiny little snails (which I was able to manage with a hidrogen peroxide bath) and spider mites too. This might sound crazy but hairspray did the job

[@PopleBackyardFarm]

It was interesting to see your plants and who you have to watch out for with pests

[@indigopeach]

The worst pests I've ever had to deal with would have to be scales. I see them most often on my citrus trees when I bring them in for the winter. The trees were totally covered with them and they left a gross sticky residue all over my furniture. I still try to grow citrus trees, though, because they are some of my favorite plants.

[@abril4549]

lucky you you're not into orchids ahahah I have an orchid collection and let me tell you, from mealy bugs to mites, that really like to munch on the dendrobiums and are a sucker to eliminate cause they hide on the crevices, to even what to me are still unknown bugs that fiercely attack all the oncidium type ones and vandacious as well.... it's basically a full time job guess the only thing I can do is to keep them under close control cause completely getting rid of them is just impossible best of luck, xo from portugal

[@jessicadiehn6082]

I constantly battle with mealy bugs on my huge linerais. I recently released cryptolaemus and think the mealys are gone, for now!! 😅🤦🏼‍♀️

[@xorcios]

For fungus gnats I use “Mosquito Bits”. My other pest problem is spider mites which never fail to kill my Amazonica Alocasia. This year I want to try predatory spider mites which are available from a company called Arbico Organics. These mites hunt and eat other mites. I’ve purchased nematodes from this company for fungus gnat control but found the Mosquito Bits easier to manage them with. I hope this is helpful to folks in this never ending bug battle.

[@dy1anr0a]

My T. bipinnatifidum's new foliage always attracts thrips :( & demolished my Alocasia macrorrhizos. But luckily out of my 18 species of Philodendron; I haven't had any issues so far with thrips (: it could possibly be because I'm growing a. veggie / fruit garden in my walkin closet that has them all at bay slowly munching down on my tomato plants hahah.

[@susanpratt4061]

I hate thrips. Never had problems with the *blanks* (and didn't even know what they were) until I brought in a white and a black aglaonema. Lost my begonia that I had had since my adult girls were little, almost over night. Am struggling to save my arrowhead and homalamena. Dieffenbachia seems to not be a target yet. Knock on wood. Doing neem and cinnamon. So far so good.....but man! 😣

[@dianaoprea2124]

I have heard ivy is prone to pests. I have a small cutting, but no pests so far. I have only had problems with spider mites on a croton, but I got rid of them with what I learned from the Heart Shaped Leaves youtube chanel ( 1:1 rubbing alcohol+water and a drop of dish soap applied with a brush on every leaf and stem). Now my croton has 4 new leaves 💚

[@EsMoviesSeriesAddict]

I ordered a butterwort plant because I got a lot of fungus gnats because of my prayer plants and the yellow sticky traps are not that pretty to look at, so hopefully this natural approach will help as well

[@celinef.9627]

Hey Nick!thanks for the vid. Monsteras !!!!Thrips adore them...nasty bugs, I hate them...

[@farmerswifesince95]

I had spider mites on my hoya bella. It was just four tiny cuttings in a pot and was just starting to shoot out some new growth. Lost some leaves. GRRRRR. I have had mealybugs on a golden pothos and a lemon lime maranta. Oh those spaces in the leaves where they can hide. I totally get you on that one. But the worst was scale. I had it on a dwarf schefflera and a diffenbachia, but worst of all on a radermachera sinica, which was bushing out so nicely this spring. I took it outside and just put the safer's soap spray to it. So far so good but I am watching this girl daily. Oh well, the reward we get outweighs the inconvenience.

[@heysuz701]

Spider mites make me crazy. I see them more outside In The garden. I have been really fortunate that my current indoor plants haven’t had many problems. Now to get my pothole up on my homemade moss poles. Those have been done for weeks. Lol!

[@pattychan818]

My ponytail palm gets spidermites when it is not getting enough light. Decided to put it on my patio and no more mites.

[@BGL333]

Hi I just found your channel and you are so informative! Just purchased a ficus elastica tineke two weeks ago...uh oh. Yes, please consider doing a segment on what plants you wouldn't even bother with, and also what plants are the most resistant to pests -- that would be interesting too! Thank you.

[@cmstrauss514]

So if insecticides do not work for mites is there anything that actually works to prevent them, other than humidity?? A preventative spray/oil? Have any of these been successful for people? It sounds like you’re spraying to treat them but I’d love to know if there have been any effective preventative measures. Thanks.

[@notsurewhatisgoingon]

Colocasia and Alocasia ... it seems to be worse with colocasia. I put them all outside for the summer (they sure do love the heat) and it was like a spider mite open buffet. I ultimately ended up chopping them all and starting fresh since the mites had severely damaged the leaves. Thankfully the Alocasia wasn't as bad and that did get attacked had very little long-lasting damage. I keep a bottle of 50% water/alcohol with dish soap and liberally spray them as well as the top of the soil about once a week.

[@miahmills82]

I struggle with: Thrips: on my ficus altissima, monstera Thai constellation, anthurium veitchii. Scale: on my platyceriums. It's never ending. Mealybugs: on my Stapelia gigantea. Easiest to treat. Spider mites: on my citrus when I bring them in to overwinter. I had to give up on citrus completely.

[@nycshopaholic9656]

I live in NY and every time I purchase a monstera pests appear and kill them. First a browning discolorization on leaves but so far the pesticide that you mix in top of soil has been working.

[@bethjeffrey6626]

Hey Nick! Loved this video! I use Captain Jack’s spray and the systemic. Do you use the systemic at the recommended strength or do you dilute it? Also, have you tried peroxide for pests? Mealybugs and spider mites hate it!

[@ericac.9284]

This video is totally discouraging me from buying plants for my new home. Thanks for the warning.

[@brittanynorma2568]

Erica C. Honestly just do research, quarantine new plants and keep some pest prevention n treatment products on hand and you’ll be fine

[@vinsoriano493]

How often do you release green lace wings? Or are they able to sustain themselves and hang around your apartment?

[@gonefishing8586]

Just bought praying mantis for outdoors - and ladybugs for both in and out. Where does one buy lacewings?

[@Velunkerd]

One of my first plants, an alocasia, has a reaallyyy bad case of spidermites 😩 I tried so many things but I just can't seem to get rid of them.. I'm so desperate to safe it, so I bought a chemical pesticide this weekend. I think I'm going to give it away to one of my friends though, for some reason I don't really feel comfortable using stuff that's so heavy

[@lillymemes4545]

Omg I just ordered both the Linearus AND the Bella yesterday 😟 what are the chancessss ! Lol

[@RT-dk7yv]

currently dealing with a nasty bout of fungus gnats in my own indoor jungle :(

[@greenthumb1658]

Against gnats - yellow sticky stripes (papers) they really help. And it is a satisfaction of some kind when i can see, that all my fairy-flies are traped. You will be surprised, how much there will be caught. Try!)

[@brizykay]

Mosquito bits!

[@humanoporsiempre]

seconding the yellow sticky trap solution. they're cheap too

[@blakea.e.1681]

@@brizykay yep, the problem won't go away until you kill the larvae with mosquito bits

[@RT-dk7yv]

@@greenthumb1658 thanks a bunch! i gave the yellow stickies a try and happy to report fungus gnats are down by 95%. also treating the larvae with various methods :)

[@emeli4256]

hedera helix + spider mites = LOVE

[@cherylbreedlove6211]

Interesting information. I’ve never had a pest problem and now I’m thinking I need to pay even closer attention to my small linearis and my Bella. I’m going to have to google thrips as I’m not very familiar but do hear y’all of them in other videos.

[@Lifeisaboxof]

I find that converting to leca has greatly reduced the pests

[@lorenameandmyprettythings3597]

So interesting Nick, thank u very much for your videos! I really enjoy your knowledge thanks fot sharing 😘

[@KlappeOmDeOren]

The thrips in my house love my peperomia collection. And my Dieffenbachia is a thrips magnet.

[@Theater00jock]

Calathea White Fusion was a nightmare for me with spider mites.

[@kyrad6543]

Mealy bugs are the stuff of nightmares. I have one plain green hoya that seems to always have them. I've tried everything, including removing all the soil and planting in leca. Damned thing still has mealy bug. I should probably just throw it away.

[@izzyxblades]

"the crotch" 🤣🤣🤣 Nick is too funny

[@mentha_101]

A few plants that you didn't mention are probably not considered houseplants to many, but they are to a lot of people also 1. citrus; scale, mealies, and spider mites love them, and because they are edible people are less prone to use a systemic on them so they suffer a lot more. 2. ivy. spider mites again. I will never have an ivy in my house again. 3. Hibiscus, once again spider mites and aphids. 4. edible fig, ficus carica, once again spider mites. 5. Brugmansia, spider mites again. I can't tell you how many brugs I've lost to spider mites. 6. miniature roses, spider mites, aphids, and scale. Spider mites like dry conditions so a humidifier would work wonders at combatting them.

[@sarahpierce714]

How soon after spraying with spinosad can you release lacewings? I think I may have released lacewings too soon after spraying (~2 weeks) because I only ever saw one adult lacewing. It was beautiful though! Such a vibrant color.

[@seaglass8940]

Spinosad can last 100 hours studies say.

[@3_up_moon]

I have started buying green lacewing eggs. 10/10 would recommend

[@rebeccadart5609]

Have you ever used insect frass (bug poop) fertilizer? I mix it in the soil when repotting plants, it's a mild, organic fertilizer, but it contains chiton, which triggers the plants natural immune system. It doesn't necessarily make plants pest-proof, but more pest resistant.

[@plantsinner5072]

oh boy! You just made me look on my Hoyas! The only ONE for now I'm having issues is with the Hindu rope. Not extremely bad yet as I've treated it a few times but it feels like I'm Q-tipping my ears!

[@lilpinky1123]

And yes I agree with the spider mites on ficus! Ficus tineke and altisima

[@kim_bucha]

I feel like I’ve been pretty lucky with pests; HOWEVER, my ficus Elastica ruby gets spider mites BAD. I wash the leaves constantly with water, dish soap, and neem, and they’ve come back maybe three times now. Think it’s weird because my burgundy ficus is right next to it but I’ve never seen a single pest on the burgundy. Maybe they just have a preference

[@designersadvice]

Thank you for sharing this valuable guides.

[@vhoy7899]

I like you sharing this information. Thank you.

[@karenkrosnick8725]

I have a maculata begonia with tiny little pinholes in the leaves. Can you tell me if this is a pest?

[@ronja_kkat]

I'm currently treating all my friggin plants against fungus gnats, I feel like once you notice them, they're almost everywhere .... luckily they're a rather mild pest so it's not too bad I guess

[@Lieke314]

I hate those flies.... My only plant affected is the monkey mask.

[@JennyLovell]

Hydrogen peroxide in the soil, flush with water after a few minutes, then put out little yellow sticky traps! Easy solution. Should fix it right away.

[@emiloxy]

Found thrips on my philodendron shangri la and its neighbor, a monstera deliciosa and lost my mind. I found them while I was pest hunting so no noticeable damage thus far…because of that, your shirt was so distracting 😂 green like a leaf with little white spots of thrips 😂

[@HisameArtwork]

yeah Calatheas are spider mite heaven. I'm keeping my White stars and Picturatas alive just by sheer willpower. I clean their leaves every two days with clove water. I probably wouldn't be able to leave my house for more than 1 week. Not that that would be possible these days, so I'm not too upset.

[@weedsnwildflowers]

Mealy bugs are the bane of my existence.

[@peterslim]

Does placing your pest ridden plants outside help to eliminate certain pests? It seems that this change can get rid of some insects.

[@jessicachambers1591]

So the green lace wings are not affected by the captain jacks?