Permanently Kill Spider Mites on Plants🕷|| How to Identify + Debugging Treatment

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  • Опубліковано 6 вер 2024
  • Hey everyone! 🌿
    Today I'm rescuing my beloved Anthurium from a serious infestation of spider mites! I've intentionally let it get a bad case so that I can share with you my thorough debugging treatment process & how to permanently kill spider mites. Spider mites can do some serious harm to your plants & if not treated can kill your plants. I've tried NUMEROUS methods & have found this process to be the only successful way to permanently kill & get rid of the mites! I hope seeing my treatment from start to finish is helpful! ♡
    This process can also be used to treat other plant pests including thrips, aphids, mealybugs, scale, & more!
    ⚠Repetition is Key❗ Additional pests may hatch from eggs missed from the first treatment so be sure to repeat the process to end the cycle!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 958

  • @KreatyveGardenista
    @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +191

    I hope seeing the full process is helpful to you all! I've had great success with all of my infested plants! Let me know if you try it & it works for you! 💚💚

    • @vladamrar1
      @vladamrar1 4 роки тому +2

      Is this safe on seedlings?

    • @getexposed9072
      @getexposed9072 4 роки тому +3

      +Kreatyve Laydiiee I just got a Blues Blue spruce and I Love it and it is a small one and I noticed it had some web on it.I thought it was just like a spider web so I let it be,because I knew spiders eat other harmful bugs to plants.But now I have noticed a small section on my tree is brown and the needles are shrivled and dried.So I was thinking it might be spider mights.I was gonna try this method I just learned from you,so I guess I would take the paint brush to the branches and the needles??

    • @josueagyang2263
      @josueagyang2263 4 роки тому +3

      @@getexposed9072 we had the same problem

    • @kevbo0825
      @kevbo0825 4 роки тому +4

      Thank you for sharing this process. I wish I had knew about this, this past winter as I lost one tropical hibiscus and nearly another one due to spider mites. I also tried Neem oil, but was too late by the time I realised what was happening. Do you use the fungicide sprays in addition to your process?

    • @nigeljohn6676
      @nigeljohn6676 4 роки тому +3

      Wow, ok. Thanks very helpful, and so surprisingly simple. I just lost a spider plant,.. and I only now realized it was mites that killed it.

  • @velerialangbehn6088
    @velerialangbehn6088 4 роки тому +146

    Never buy a plant and put it with your other plants right away. Always assume it is contaminated. Good practice. Nice video, thanks!

    • @432hzcentral9
      @432hzcentral9 3 роки тому +3

      I'm going to start listening to this

    • @essmac3453
      @essmac3453 3 роки тому +3

      I wish I would of known this. I know better now🥴

    • @KeiraLee1inamillion
      @KeiraLee1inamillion 3 роки тому +3

      Yes so true! A friend taught me that and low and behold I still got a plant that was sick and I used water and some peroxide and that helped but this video was really thorough and very good tips with the brush

    • @donelleweaver9230
      @donelleweaver9230 Рік тому

      My mistake as a knew plant mom. I bought a plant that I knew was infested with scale. Got rid of them plant is doing great. Bought another plant put with the rest of my plants just to realize this morning the plant I think has spider mites so upset. Probably all plants are infected now. Thank you for the advice.

  • @thecrypticautistic611
    @thecrypticautistic611 2 роки тому +41

    If you know the problem already, solution starts at 6:30.

  • @macaaable
    @macaaable 4 роки тому +202

    This is one of the most thorough spider mite infestation videos I’ve ever seen 😫 I wish I would’ve known about this channel sooner! 💕

    • @nicolemiller7022
      @nicolemiller7022 3 роки тому

      Omg me too. Im dealing right now and i tell you what ill be doing this tomorrow before my plant dies.

    • @glen4075
      @glen4075 2 роки тому

      Me too!!

    • @trinhnguyen8265
      @trinhnguyen8265 2 роки тому

      Me too.

    • @drevinatorslaw7356
      @drevinatorslaw7356 Рік тому

      Same. I’ve got a huge infestation on my patio garden and this will be a pain but at least it gives me a good gameplan for the plants I really want to keep.

  • @Meskarune
    @Meskarune 3 роки тому +22

    If you use lemon dish soap it will have linalool and limonene, those two components of lemon oil repell and kill insects. It is actually used in comercial insecticides for plants and dogs (like flea treatments). You can also soak the peels of oranges and lemons in alcohol over night and use that.

  • @DaphneTenne
    @DaphneTenne 4 роки тому +90

    I'm not sure why, but this really feels like a spa day for the plant. Hair, mani-pedi, facial, deep tissue massage, the type that you feel like a new person after. But like, for that plant. I never knew I could be jealous of a plant.

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +5

      Haha totally agreed it basically is!! 🤣🤣 Best comment yet! I love this😁💚

    • @BigHoTzMuZik
      @BigHoTzMuZik 3 роки тому +3

      Lol 😂

    • @tandago7281
      @tandago7281 2 роки тому +2

      Love this concept! Great way of looking at it. Thinking of it like that will definitely make this activity more pleasant, thank you!

    • @cassandrablack158
      @cassandrablack158 Рік тому

      SAME

  •  4 роки тому +107

    Also, I am so going to use the boiled water on the soil. OMG, I never thought about that and your plants always look so good. Again, Thank YOU!!!

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +2

      You're welcome!! 🤗🌱🌱

    • @GotInterest
      @GotInterest 3 роки тому +1

      SAME honestly. I have a big soil gnat problem. My only issue is that a couple of my plants aren't really transplantable at this point (I've got a big indoor tomato plant) so I can't exactly go through and sanitize all of the soil in my house.

    • @ncmh2010
      @ncmh2010 3 роки тому +4

      @@GotInterest research using hydrogen peroxide to disinfect the soil of those plants! I haven't tried it yet personally but will probably do so based on what I've discovered so far. Supposedly kills the fungus gnats eggs and juveniles in the soil.

    • @cynthiabutler9837
      @cynthiabutler9837 3 роки тому +1

      I wish I knew about the boiling water and in the soil to kill the bugs before I threw away a whole bag of cactus potting soil

  • @PlantzNThings
    @PlantzNThings 4 роки тому +68

    I really like your idea of using a small brush... I usually wipe with a cloth but it doesn't easily get in leaf joints.

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +5

      Yes getting down in those crevices I found is KEY! I lost a few plants when I first started trying to treat mites bc I was just spraying & rinsing off the leaves. The mites were still there bc I didn't get down where they like to hide their eggs so I love the brush! Lol. Love all ur vids btw especially ur backyard tours!!😉💚💚

  • @leainokuchi9650
    @leainokuchi9650 4 роки тому +63

    WHO thumbs down a plant video? WHO DOES THIS??!!!! lol.......GREAT VIDEO!

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +13

      I guess I'm just not everyone's cup of tea.. And I'm TOTALLY OK with that!🤣🤷🏾‍♀️ Lol thanks for watching & commenting! I hope u found it helpful😉🤗💚💚

    • @tonyabila6935
      @tonyabila6935 4 роки тому +7

      Most likely they thought it was the download button 😂😂😂😂

    • @Dianigerena1
      @Dianigerena1 4 роки тому +2

      Plant videos are for plant and nature lovers. I guess this person is not into that so sad to see igorant comments.

    • @margarettoler2305
      @margarettoler2305 4 роки тому +2

      I'm very appreciative of your videos. Thank you.

    • @randyperkins5063
      @randyperkins5063 3 роки тому +2

      Super hot woman taking care of plants getting thumbs down they must have mental health problems! Great video THANKS❣

  • @majrovits4084
    @majrovits4084 4 роки тому +42

    Adding vegetable oil to that concoction adds to the effectiveness it suffocates the eggs.

  • @EnglishwithJulie
    @EnglishwithJulie 4 роки тому +34

    Winner for best video on saving plants!! I’ve watched tons because all of my plant babies are infested after moving to a new home. I’m trying everything. Thanks, lady! 🙌🏽

  • @Opinmyne64
    @Opinmyne64 3 роки тому +12

    I am a new plant mom, so this video has been so very helpful, I noticed webbing on two of my plants today and freaked out, but after watching your video I feel much better thank you.

  • @mustachadon
    @mustachadon 4 роки тому +89

    Yall remember when alcohol was 1$ a bottle?

    • @BigHoTzMuZik
      @BigHoTzMuZik 3 роки тому +9

      Jacob Barber it’s still a dollar at Dollar Tree 😆

    • @mustachadon
      @mustachadon 3 роки тому

      @@moonlightlotus7695 wow its like a buck for 16oz where i am.

    • @mustachadon
      @mustachadon 3 роки тому

      Its gone back down.

    • @helenpatterson3858
      @helenpatterson3858 Рік тому

      @@mustachadon what strength is it ? Most outlets sell weakest now ?

    • @jacquelinelopes2382
      @jacquelinelopes2382 Рік тому

      Yeah 6 werks ago a tall bottle was $10 at Safeway. I was so angry that i refused to buy it. I complained to to Suprtvisors and possibly a Manager. This week i saw the smaller bottles on sale for $2.50 plus tax /regular price $3.99 plus tax. So 2 small bottles will be $5.00 plus tax * bett than $10 / or regular price $7.98 plus tax. I have a ton of alleegies bug bites serous problems for me causing a severe reaction and eay too much Histamine in my body. I buy a lot of rubbing alcohol. I feel everything that touches me. I am also like a Canary in a coal mine (poor Canary).So if I react something is ABSOLUTELY present be it bugs or toxins. It's overwhelming and depressing 😪 I sincerly hope you don't suffer the same. GOD BLESS YOU❤️

  • @olddudegrowsorganically6400
    @olddudegrowsorganically6400 3 роки тому +37

    👍 Been a horticulturist for many years and you did a Great Job!
    Just be really careful with your ingredient quantities a little to much and you will hurt your plants. Always do a test leaf/plant and wait a few days to see how it affects your plants.

    • @kimoswald4585
      @kimoswald4585 3 роки тому +5

      Hi! Would you be willing to share the proper ratios? Im afraid to burn my plants if its too strong

    • @jennifernicholson9657
      @jennifernicholson9657 3 роки тому +3

      Same here! I have numerous plants that are infested, but I refuse to try treating them with anything until I'm very clear on the proper ratios of all the ingredients!!! I've noticed that quite a few people have asked this question in the comments, yet I still haven't seen a response... maybe I missed it? Either way, could someone who has effectively used these methods, please advise?! Thanks so very much!
      P.S. I just stumbled upon your channel for the first time! I'm so very impressed with your videos!! Thank you for all that you do, and keep up the awesome work! 👍😊

    • @atrio1136
      @atrio1136 3 роки тому +7

      @@jennifernicholson9657 Use Horticultural soap which contains Potassium Oleate, its plant based and doesn't contain stuff that can kill your plant like some dish soap etc does.

    • @revatipawar3336
      @revatipawar3336 Рік тому +1

      If you wait for few days the spider mites would have eaten the plant by then

  • @vlb101
    @vlb101 4 роки тому +9

    I’d be petrified of them spreading. No way I’d do that in my sink 😩 You’re a brave woman.

  • @niamnpisxy00j
    @niamnpisxy00j 3 роки тому +11

    THIS is the ONLY video a person needs when dealing with spider mites! Thank you so much for sharing your technique with all of us.

  • @lindawilliams5139
    @lindawilliams5139 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you for this video. I have found that many plants, especially velvety leaves like certain antherium, will not survive the degreaser in dish soap so I use castile (peppermint and tea tree oil) soap instead. I also use distilled or rain water because I live in a hard water city.

  • @NC-wl1xm
    @NC-wl1xm 4 роки тому +20

    Thank you. It was very helpful to actually be able to see what spider mites n their damage looks like. Also your tip about using a brush is what I think made all the difference. Great video

  • @dk2614
    @dk2614 3 роки тому +8

    I brought my plants indoors back in Sept Oct time frame. I've just found spidermites for the first time today. I've been dreading doing this but you've shown me it's not a big deal! Thanks!

  • @dewality8768
    @dewality8768 4 роки тому +32

    I microwave all my houseplant soil I’ve never had mites and I have 58 houseplants, tropical and generic. Amazing video!

  • @shannonprofessionalaesthet4723
    @shannonprofessionalaesthet4723 4 роки тому +10

    You need a million+ likes on this video! You're an angel!!

  • @marci.curious
    @marci.curious Рік тому +2

    My plants are my babies. They're my pride & joy. TRULY. I am so so very grateful to you.i appreciate your video SO MUCH! thank you for sharing! Many ppl would try to gatekeep this info. Thank you for this 🎁 gift& for being a beautiful human being!✌🏼🙏🤗🤗

  • @laurajacobs1000
    @laurajacobs1000 4 роки тому +19

    Thank you for taking the time to post all this great information. Yesterday I used the organic fungicide you mentioned and the paintbrush (genius!) on 2 young rose plants. I've got a serious mite problem in my container garden.
    Also, so great that you show the results! Very helpful.

  • @Mrs.AD0099
    @Mrs.AD0099 3 роки тому +2

    Iv never in my life heard of prepping soil like this. WHY, WHY AM I JUST FINDING THIS OUT??? I'm so bitter now y'all. Brilliant!!!!!! Love this!!!

  • @bobbiechinn9578
    @bobbiechinn9578 4 роки тому +32

    This is the best vid on spider mites I've found and my oh my have I been searching! Thank u so much!! Gotta sub now.

  • @joycemechell3171
    @joycemechell3171 3 роки тому +7

    I had a bad time with spider mites this summer. I'm so ready to try your remedy. Thank you so much ❣️

  • @chocpch
    @chocpch 4 роки тому +12

    I'm so annoyed right now. I think I caught my spider mite problem early because I never see more than one or two at a time, but I don't feel like doing alllll this work. Lol But this IS the MOST helpful video I've found so far, and I'm gona follow this regimen so my problem doesn't get out of hand.

  • @ThylaReece
    @ThylaReece 10 місяців тому +1

    3 years later and this is probably the most helpful video I’ve ever watched on UA-cam! 😅🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽 The paint brush method is genius!

    • @milamilla1977
      @milamilla1977 Місяць тому

      I used my old blush brush! And old teeth waterpick, it has nice water pressure...

  • @autumnsglass
    @autumnsglass 4 роки тому +155

    Ah memories of when you could buy rubbing alcohol at Walmart 😑

    • @CSG7Deuce74
      @CSG7Deuce74 4 роки тому +2

      I just found some at family Dollar yesterday

    • @justinpierre7883
      @justinpierre7883 4 роки тому +4

      And spray bottles. The good ole days

    • @risaface
      @risaface 4 роки тому

      🤣🤣

    • @vvviiiiiicccc
      @vvviiiiiicccc 4 роки тому +5

      Haha yeps! I cringed as some alcohol spilled off the sides. Those drops are valuable these days!

    • @NewfieValerie
      @NewfieValerie 4 роки тому

      Costco! 99% proof....will have to dilute, but not sure of the ratio. 3 water to 1 alcohol?

  • @matthewmohri9990
    @matthewmohri9990 4 роки тому +9

    I just lost 2 Pepper plants to Spider Mites here in South Texas. One of the most brutal pests I've ever had to encounter. One Cayenne and one Habanero both 2yrs. old and dead. So listening to your video is encouraging and helpful.

    • @dicaeromod
      @dicaeromod 11 місяців тому +1

      I'm on the verge of losing my pepper plant too man, I'm sorry for your loss 🥺 these little fux are brutal

    • @matthewmohri9990
      @matthewmohri9990 11 місяців тому +1

      @@dicaeromod Hell this summer it's not spider mites for me it's the brutal heat of South Texas.

    • @YhwhKhaiMostHigh
      @YhwhKhaiMostHigh 10 місяців тому +1

      I've lost 2 pepper plants to spider mites two and on the way to losing a 3rd and it rebounded and produced some peppers.

  • @gloriaa.4858
    @gloriaa.4858 4 роки тому +16

    I've watched other videos for fungus Gnat care, thinking that if I get an infestation, I'll know what to do. NOT HELPFUL. I've had some Hoyas for years with no problems. Then one day leaves started dropping after turning yellow. I saw a video where someone got spider mites and what she did about it. I used a solution of detergent, alcohol, and water (no oil.) I thought that might be what's wrong with my Hoyas. Now, that I've watched this VERY NECESSARY video, I see that I should just go ahead and do everything you've showed us with ALL of my plants. So, so glad I stumbled upon your video. Now, New Subbie.

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +3

      Welcome!! 😀 Thanks for ur support & watching! I hope this was helpful to u, let me know how it works for ur hoyas! 💚💚

  • @alittlewheiser521
    @alittlewheiser521 4 роки тому +7

    I have tried almost everything to ensure my cannibas plants don't get spider mites and its not easy. Thank you for the most informative video.

    • @lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881
      @lrrrruleroftheplanetomicro6881 4 роки тому +1

      Yes, but it's more difficult with your plant, more leaves, nooks & crannies.
      The thick rubbery leaves of her plant lend themselves extremely well to her method.
      As a preventative probably yes, not as a the single cure.

    • @aunty1190
      @aunty1190 4 роки тому

      Did this method work on your Cannabis plant?

    • @brsproductions6117
      @brsproductions6117 3 роки тому

      Spray your plants with water once a week dry them in the dark with very high air flow and keep strong air movement in grow area

    • @alittlewheiser521
      @alittlewheiser521 Рік тому

      @@aunty1190 I just now saw your comment. Sorry. Yea it worked great.

  • @luvsvolleyball27
    @luvsvolleyball27 4 роки тому +6

    The boiling water trick is a good idea, apparently, my grandmother used to bake soil in the over to get rid of mites or mold in the soil!

  • @teensymarie
    @teensymarie 3 роки тому +2

    I am new to the broader world of plant UA-cam and I am delighted to see so many black women and men thriving here

  • @dizzylizzy7582
    @dizzylizzy7582 4 роки тому +5

    This is what I do too. I have found it to be the most effective way to get rid of mites. Thanks for sharing.

  • @diannegamble
    @diannegamble 4 роки тому +4

    Glad for the tip about rinsing new dirt with boiling water. I repotted and had bugs anyway. Now I know what to do. Thanks! Neem oil works on my outdoor plants (canna & ginger esp.)

  • @ashleighnicole5434
    @ashleighnicole5434 3 роки тому +4

    Love this ! Just realized last night half of my babies are infested but this made me feel a lot better about being able to get rid of them !! Also dying to know what kind of plant that is that you modeled it with, it’s GORGEOUS !!

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  3 роки тому

      Thanks it's anthurium superbum! Good luck with your treatments!🍀😉💚

  • @ms.honeylove
    @ms.honeylove 2 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this video on how to get rid of spider mites!
    As for the spray bottles, I've been through quite a few and I've learned that they do not do well with added substances like soap or non-dissolvable spices like cinnamon when using basic spray bottles from a Walmart or Dollar Tree because they are so cheaply made. For remedies like this, you'd need a pretty decent pesticide type of spray bottle that's more heavy-duty. These are likely on Amazon, but a hardware store with a gardening section should have them as well.

  • @tonyabila6935
    @tonyabila6935 4 роки тому +5

    This is by far the best indoor plant care video I have ever watched! Simplicity, effective and to-the-point. Generous too sharing all the ingredients used. Thoroughly had a good time with these curfew times. You are the best. Will follow you on the gram too not to miss out on all plant tips, being a beginner.
    Cheers. 😍🙂

    • @agebreez
      @agebreez 4 роки тому

      Did you ever post portions of mix?

  • @victoriarendon3294
    @victoriarendon3294 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you for one of the most comprehensive and thorough videos in the history of UA-cam! 💚

  • @marrowdreign
    @marrowdreign 4 роки тому +4

    I like the Pasteurized soil. I'm curious if she's ever been a mycology hobbyist (fungi). Similar techniques are used to clean substrates for mushroom fruiting. An ideal temperature is 140 degrees held for minimum 30 minutes to destroy pathogens and pests while leaving beneficial bacteria intact. I used a "Pot-In-Pot" method, putting soil inside a pot and lowering it a few inches into a larger pot of water that was heating VERY SLOWLY. Latent heat is difficult to predict, so slow heating is necessary not to exceed 170 degrees F... which is TOO HOT. Once peak temperature is reached, remove the heat source and allow the pots to cool naturally overnight.

  • @lindsymichael8576
    @lindsymichael8576 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you so much! I’ve been searching for a good method to get rid the bugs on my plants and this has been the BEST explanation of how to do that.

  • @jbdjessa2
    @jbdjessa2 3 роки тому +2

    This is a fabulous video. The only thing that gets frustrating is I feel like no one ever shows the process on more complicated plants with many leaves or smaller, danty leaves. 😬❤️ Thanks for the video!!

    • @dancingnature
      @dancingnature 2 роки тому +1

      I use isopropyl 70% and a cotton ball . I get mealy bugs and thrips . I spray insecticide one week and go over it with the alcohol. . I use ivory soap instead of detergent because it can kill delicate leaves

  • @sh4branze
    @sh4branze 2 роки тому +2

    Simple,easy advice that I never thought of. Makes sense.

  • @bessiestewart8096
    @bessiestewart8096 3 роки тому +4

    Thanks for your advice, from another NC plant lover. Fortunately I have never found spider mites or other plant insects in many years with house plants.

  • @FreeRangeDiva
    @FreeRangeDiva 4 роки тому +6

    Excellent job! Especially since I found spider mites on my superbum a few weeks ago and treated it the same way w/ alcohol and dish soap. The only thing I did differently was to use a hydrogen peroxide drench to sterilize the soil (so I didn't have to repot mine, which is in a 10-inch pot). Yeah, I didn't bother w/ neem either.

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +2

      Yea I think I heard Harli or someone mention using hydrogen peroxide on the soil but I never tried it. Glad to know it works for u! thanks for that tip!! 😉💚💚

    • @gloriaa.4858
      @gloriaa.4858 4 роки тому +5

      @@KreatyveGardenista Yes, it was Harli G. I mixed up distilled water and peroxide then watered all of my plants. Some of them sprouted out new babies after that.

    • @rheagarcia9229
      @rheagarcia9229 4 роки тому +1

      @@gloriaa.4858 can you share the info for the peroxide and water solution? I just brought home a new plant and it had spider mites. I'd like to treat the soil and the plant for a few days before repotting.

    • @FreeRangeDiva
      @FreeRangeDiva 4 роки тому +5

      @@rheagarcia9229 It came from Joyus Garden here on YT. I used 4 parts water to 1 part hydrogen peroxide and just watered it in like normal.

  • @roneedarby1746
    @roneedarby1746 4 роки тому +6

    Thank you, this was so informative. I like how you transitioned from step to step with titles. You spoke very clearly and with a conversational tone. Your plants are beautiful and complement your home.

    • @KreatyveGardenista
      @KreatyveGardenista  4 роки тому +1

      Thanks so much this is great feedback! I'm glad u found it helpful 😀🌿🌿

  • @TeeReklaw
    @TeeReklaw Місяць тому

    Thank you so much for this detailed video because I felt like throwing the whole sweet potato plant out. But how you did it gives me some hope. And restoring the soil by using hot water is one for the books. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you. ❤

  • @glennacrabtree7788
    @glennacrabtree7788 4 роки тому +114

    Home Depot is famous for giving you spider mites!

    • @Nookie15
      @Nookie15 4 роки тому +9

      Bought a lilly it was contaminated my whole garden with these ugly orange like burrowing bugs that climbed up my other 24 older healther plants they ate all the leaves and didnt realize it til my whole garden was contaminated and lastyear it was spider mites bought a money plant and all my indoor plants that i was growing for over 15 year's all contaminated and had to be tosseďnow im paranoid of bugs!!

    • @justinpierre7883
      @justinpierre7883 4 роки тому +6

      That's where I got mine from smh 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @schwal11
      @schwal11 4 роки тому +3

      True story it happen to me....but I’ve only recently heard about desinfectante plants as you bring them home 🙆🏻‍♀️

    • @margarettoler2305
      @margarettoler2305 4 роки тому

      Oh my. I have purchased many plants from them.

    • @Oopsallolives
      @Oopsallolives 3 роки тому +2

      Here because my hibiscus from home depot had them. Really not gonna buy another plant there.

  • @crafty.meets.plans.
    @crafty.meets.plans. 3 роки тому +2

    I knew I would need this video as I recently started to buy house plants. Yesterday I got a Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma and after closely looking at it I noticed that at the base of the plant there were spider mites. I have it in the guest restroom tub and will be treating it after work. Thank you so much for the detailed video!!!

    • @rashedahh6641
      @rashedahh6641 2 роки тому

      Same I got a alocasia Polly found out they're known for spider mites it hasn't even been a week and I noticed webbing near dirt and leaves. I'm so happy for this video because I didn't know the proper amount of using anything for it

  • @msmary126
    @msmary126 4 роки тому +4

    Such a great video. I love my indoor plants and have been battling spider mites!! I'm going to follow your treatment exactly!

  • @melisshalindsey4032
    @melisshalindsey4032 4 роки тому +3

    You are my new best friend on UA-cam! I just discovered your vlogs and I’m renewed! Thank you for every tip and tid bit of information regarding the plant world.

  • @flordelizaabrantes5489
    @flordelizaabrantes5489 3 роки тому +4

    Heating the soil is really effective in killing pests. Last year, I really “cooked” the soil before planting my monstera deliciosa and not observed any pests in the soil
    Nor in the plant.

  • @debraslagle7321
    @debraslagle7321 3 роки тому +1

    I learned more from your video than I have read about for years! I have a Hibiscus who is ailing from spider mites and have tried NeemOil and alcohol and water spraying to no avail. I'm going to try your mixture and am very excited. Thank you.

  • @angelinacoldwell4834
    @angelinacoldwell4834 4 роки тому +9

    I love how you call your plants "she"...all my plants are "he"

  • @bolingorastafari69
    @bolingorastafari69 3 роки тому

    That plant looks so happy and you have saved a life. Good for you. The spirit of the plant will reward you for that.

  • @bestill6635
    @bestill6635 4 роки тому +25

    Not all brands of neeme oil actually works. It need to say “cold pressed”

    • @TheNakidGardeners
      @TheNakidGardeners 4 роки тому +3

      That is what people fail to understand. Cold-pressed neem oil has the chemical substance that actually gets rid of the soft body pest.

    • @elizabethprete336
      @elizabethprete336 3 роки тому +2

      So you mean to tell me that I have been lied to my whole life?!

  • @MrsBrent
    @MrsBrent 3 роки тому +2

    That intro killed me, that's what I had been doing. Thanks for this video!

  • @sproutful-life
    @sproutful-life 4 роки тому +18

    Could you please list all the ingredients including meassurements ?

    • @rainahusin834
      @rainahusin834 4 роки тому +1

      Yeah, how much detergent & alcohol needed before it’s been diluted. Hope can provide us the measurements. Thank you

  • @carly_xo
    @carly_xo 4 роки тому +1

    Clicked on this video because I was nervous my Schefflera has spider mites, excited that you gave an example on a schefflera. This video was so informative. Thank you!

  • @arealdopemom7218
    @arealdopemom7218 4 роки тому +3

    Such a thorough process. Thanks this was good to know in case I run into this problem. 😩

  • @trishmaxwell3187
    @trishmaxwell3187 4 роки тому +2

    OMG wished I would had seen this video before I cut my rose bush down to the crown after spotting a major spider mite infestation in my flower bed. I have cats and a pet BlueJay that I worry about eating a poisoned bug or getting pesticides from my flower bed on them. I figure I can use your mixture for my flower bed in a bigger quantity perhaps to alleviate my poison fears. The paint brush method and soil treatment is brilliant. I will for now on use this method for my house plants and the soil treatment for my indoor and outdoor planters. Thank you for making this video definitely worth watching and subscribing for your future helpful videos!👍🙂
    I am a new plant collector so this will help keeping my rare and expensive plants from dieing from pests.

    • @tonyabila6935
      @tonyabila6935 4 роки тому +1

      I am new too and this video really is a solid induction! especially with these curfew times. 🙂

  • @Retha91
    @Retha91 4 роки тому +14

    Milk and water spray on leaves also works. Old remedy’s my grandma used. Helps to prevent once their all gone spray about once a month..

    • @pallasathena4133
      @pallasathena4133 4 роки тому +1

      Thank you! What is the ratio ? Appreciate

    • @Retha91
      @Retha91 4 роки тому

      I use half water half milk. I spray leaves and soil about once a month. Haven’t had a problem since. Seems to nourish plant leaves too. Leaves on my Hoyas look amazing since I started doing this.

    • @justjokinntokin5474
      @justjokinntokin5474 4 роки тому

      I also heard using baking flour with milk n dish soap water could work....please lmk if this works 😃

    • @ashleykristina2964
      @ashleykristina2964 4 роки тому

      I also heard mixing water with peppermint oil in a spray bottle and spraying it in the corners of the room and just kinda spritzing it around helps deter spider mites..that they don't like the scent of it? I'm not sure how true it is but it's something im gonna test out. Obviously it won't kill them but if it can deter them that'd be lovely.

    • @satchiebabe6052
      @satchiebabe6052 3 роки тому +1

      @@ashleykristina2964 maybe will try this with my humidifier

  • @lueveniapettiford2626
    @lueveniapettiford2626 4 роки тому

    You are the first video on this that makes sense. Thank you for the information that you have learned from experience and seeing the results from your efforts. And you sound very intelligent and articulate. So refreshing.

  • @carolyndavis630
    @carolyndavis630 4 роки тому +3

    Outstanding!!! I thoroughly enjoyed this essential video. Keep up the good work,

  • @minervagonzales3787
    @minervagonzales3787 3 роки тому +1

    Very informative.
    I suggest to do this infestation treatment process OUTSIDE your home.

  • @arnoldsolof
    @arnoldsolof 4 роки тому +27

    Great video! I realize you weren't precise on how much detergent you added but please tell us the mixing ratio for isopropyl alcohol to water. My best guess from watching the video was that you used added 4 oz 70% alcohol, 1/2 oz detergent and 20 oz water to a 24 oz spray bottle. Please clarify the ratio you used as it wasn't clear in the video.

    • @hallorican
      @hallorican 3 роки тому +1

      She never gave specific ratios because she said she eye balled the measurements.

  • @radionqnewchanceokcspencer6116
    @radionqnewchanceokcspencer6116 3 роки тому

    I'm overjoyed to see a sister lacing some old green thumbs, and yes if you never experienced spider mites, you haven't been growing for long

  • @takiyahalexander862
    @takiyahalexander862 4 роки тому +4

    Ty sooooo very much!! I'm going to do this immediately!! All of my plants are on distress; they're gonna be soo happy now!!😘

  • @lourdesappleby1557
    @lourdesappleby1557 Рік тому

    Best indoor plant video I’ve ever seen, thank you for sharing. I absolutely love you and the way you care for your plants!!!

  • @vindictivetiger
    @vindictivetiger 4 роки тому +57

    you have to make sure your neem oil has Azadirachtin. A lot of Neem oils on the market do not have this and that's what kills pests. Also, use some diatomaceous earth--that cuts them up like razors.

    • @karenlatham4053
      @karenlatham4053 4 роки тому +5

      Cold pressed neem oil.

    • @sierra734
      @sierra734 4 роки тому +1

      Thanks

    • @geoffbreen2386
      @geoffbreen2386 4 роки тому +3

      Neem oil containing no Azadarachnin? Surely that is impossible.

    • @karenlatham4053
      @karenlatham4053 4 роки тому +3

      @@geoffbreen2386 cold-pressed neem oil versus over-processed neem oil. Just like cocoa powder when you process cocoa powder with alkali you're messing up the cocoa powder so the benefits aren't there anymore.
      ua-cam.com/video/fsL30qdIR6M/v-deo.html

    • @bennybenz.
      @bennybenz. 4 роки тому +1

      Azadarachrin!!! That's the word I've been looking for as I'm very hesitant to use "neem oil" bc of all the mixed comments, reviews, and videos! But I'm really wanting to give it a go bc rite now I spend @2hrs a day just doing bug prevention for my cannibus plants and its getting very daunting and time consuming!!! From what I understand about neem you really gotta dilute it good so it doesn't burn or damage your plants and been looking into Diamatacious earth as well so they get chopped up b4 they even make it to plants!!! But if anyone has any suggestions for me PLEASE dont hesitate! I certainly appreciate all the help I can get! Thanks in advance to all and Happy Growing everyone!!!👍✌

  • @chantillyjw
    @chantillyjw 4 роки тому

    Battled spider mites last year on my balcony garden and was successful in eliminating them. Then just this morning noticed my pansy's leaves were looking not good. Took a closer look and yup, spider mites AGAIN!! Pulled up & tossed all affected plants, then sprayed all of the 'neighbours' with alcohol, dish soap, & water. Will do them again tomorrow but use your paintbrush technique. Thank you so much!!!

  • @tindyatwal6390
    @tindyatwal6390 4 роки тому +18

    Diatomaceous earth is a great way to top dress soil and leaf application. Saves boiling water or nuking your soil. 👍

    • @SherriLyle80s
      @SherriLyle80s 4 роки тому +2

      I heard about it also being used for rugs for fleas. Our area has Sandy soil and lots of dogs and no matter how many times I treat my dog, he will bring home a couple and then he's allergic and will itchy until his fur falls out. So frustrating. I'm going to get a bag to sprinkle around our plants and yard area. It sounds amazing.

    • @lch3303
      @lch3303 4 роки тому +6

      @@SherriLyle80s just make sure you get the foog grade one and wear a mask. Its organic but its bad if you inhale a lot of it

    • @lch3303
      @lch3303 4 роки тому +3

      Food*

    • @YSLRD
      @YSLRD 4 роки тому +2

      @@SherriLyle80s It stops working if it gets wet. So not really effective in the grass.

    • @Chris-cl7wb
      @Chris-cl7wb 4 роки тому +1

      @@YSLRD Aw.. thanks for the extra info. That sounds like an important part

  • @larryd6143
    @larryd6143 4 роки тому +1

    Great video and excellent attention to detail. It is end of summer (the dry season) in northern Ca. and my Brugmansias are covered. I just came in from spraying them with Dr. Bronner's Hemp-Peppermint pure castle soap. It is pricier than most dish soaps and has a strong "minty" smell but I wash down the plants after a couple hours. The brush is a great idea. I have cattleya scale on some of my orchids and that is the tool that can get into those tight crevices. I think the detergent lets the water penetrate the pests so they drown. The alcohol lets them die happy. I bet a lot of people are cleaning their houseplants during this covid outbreak. Thank you.

  • @dewality8768
    @dewality8768 4 роки тому +5

    Man oh man you’re brave to bring that infested plant into your home girl 😂

  • @kordaruswood9994
    @kordaruswood9994 3 роки тому +1

    Any tips to treat 500 cannabis plants a bit faster than brushing all the leaves? Because the time I finish brushing everything, I may be 2 years older than when I started

  • @Fiebi95
    @Fiebi95 3 роки тому +5

    Damnn you voluntarily got such a bad case of spider mites and put it in your home. I would never 😂

  • @veronicaglover5693
    @veronicaglover5693 3 роки тому

    How to you ensure they aren’t living in your kitchen? Can they live on surfaces, this video made me itch 🥴 that plant looks great to have had all of those spider mites. Great job!

  • @virginiainzeo5853
    @virginiainzeo5853 4 роки тому +4

    Great video love your personality and technique. Very informative, I have used dish soap before on my plants but it never occurred to me to mix with alcohol. Do you know if the mix would work with hydrogen peroxide vs alcohol and dish soap?

  • @rhondafisher72
    @rhondafisher72 4 роки тому +2

    New to your channel and I'm glad I found you, great idea for spider mites. I don't have a very large collection of plants but this is all good to know. Thank you and now I will go watch some more of your videos. :)

  • @Karradwen
    @Karradwen 4 роки тому +3

    Such an awesomely detailed vid, thanx! Do you just keep the discarded soil, & boil it for future use! Thanx again🍁

  • @rosesarered3904
    @rosesarered3904 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you for this info! I just treated my hibiscus with this solution and my dipladenia. My dipladenia is in really bad shape and I hope this treatment helps it. New subscriber here 🌷⚘🌹🌺🌼🌼

  • @SagesLevelz
    @SagesLevelz 4 роки тому +3

    Love it!! How much you charge to come in and do home plant care? No, seriously...

  • @tinathompson7350
    @tinathompson7350 4 роки тому +2

    I Love, Love, Love!!! THIS VIDEO!!!
    I also used powder formula in soil to kill bugs as well as the spray... i havent had any problems but have took on a lot of new plants so definitely will be using ur method... Also, I was told animals can bring them in off of there coats from being outside... I'm so excited to use this method on my Cannons this summer because they always come for my beautiful babies!!! Thank u sweetie!!!😍🥰😍🥰

  • @drgraham1295
    @drgraham1295 4 роки тому +3

    Thanks for sharing this info. Can you either put a picture on your IG channel of how it looks now or do an update video on how it's doing?

  • @ThePlantySpace
    @ThePlantySpace 11 місяців тому

    Thank you so much for this video!! Ive been researching spider mites not really confident on how to ID them and I recently bought an Alocasia that I know now (after watching this video) has spider mites!!!

  • @mizgeee755
    @mizgeee755 4 роки тому +4

    This video was awesome. I loved all the info and products you shared. I actually just purchased the oil from the amazon link you provided. Hopefully I become a good green mommy with the help of your page. #First time plant mommy 🌱🧘🏾‍♀️💚

  • @lesleybritt8504
    @lesleybritt8504 4 роки тому +1

    I really enjoy watching your videos! I'm glad I found you on here you so down to earth. My kind of person sending you good vibes.

  • @lucybloom5463
    @lucybloom5463 4 роки тому +6

    This is such a thorough video! Thank you so much ❤️ ☺️

  • @daniellegrows2498
    @daniellegrows2498 3 роки тому +1

    New subscriber here 👋! Great video thank you sooo much for sharing this! I just introduced spider mites into my grow room from bringing in some outside plants for the winter 🤦‍♀️ I KNEW BETTER I should have checked them!!

  • @rameshkrishnan3254
    @rameshkrishnan3254 4 роки тому +6

    I would suggest as a precaution...first test your concoction on one leaf. If after 24 hrs the leaf is ok then spray the entire plant...

    • @y.mercier6273
      @y.mercier6273 4 роки тому +3

      Wish I saw this comment 3 days ago, all the leaves on my plant have brown/black spots and it looks really sick. It was doing so well, until I used this concoction

  • @hellskitchen7853
    @hellskitchen7853 3 роки тому

    Just found spidermites on my succulent but moved it closet to my 11 Bonsai trees and now I'm paranoid. It was 6 inches away but still. You're a God send

  • @HamsterLife_EnglishLearning
    @HamsterLife_EnglishLearning 4 роки тому +33

    You can microwave the soil. I've steamed my soil. 180F degrees will kill them eggs and bugs.

    • @medomathkour9665
      @medomathkour9665 3 роки тому

      So did you just scoop some into a container and microwave it?

    • @HamsterLife_EnglishLearning
      @HamsterLife_EnglishLearning 3 роки тому

      @@medomathkour9665 I've not seen any spider mites yet. I read it online from a pro. I steamed my new plant soil when I transplanted upon purchase of all plants.

    • @myhusbandsrib
      @myhusbandsrib 3 роки тому

      @@HamsterLife_EnglishLearning you steam the plant or new soil you’ll be using for the plant; which one? And for how long in the microwave? Thank you

  • @susanmathew1843
    @susanmathew1843 4 роки тому

    I have a serious spider mite problem with my gardenia. I just followed your steps. I didn’t rise it off, I hope it is okay. I will repot later today. Thank you so much for this video!

  • @Snyblind
    @Snyblind 3 роки тому +4

    Nice video! When repeating this process, do you do only the washing part of the leaves and stems or do you also change the soil every time?

  • @lindasells4476
    @lindasells4476 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks, I enjoyed your video on spider mites I have them on some of my outside plants and I will be working on that problem tomorrow

  • @lueveniapettiford2626
    @lueveniapettiford2626 4 роки тому +3

    The 56 thumbs down, I wonder if they have something better to offer. More than likely they don't. You know why they don't. Because if they do have something better to offer, they would share with respect and dignity. Shame on the 56 thumbs down.

  • @quanicajackson
    @quanicajackson 3 роки тому +1

    I bought my first two algaonema plants and was so happy. They cost me $25 a piece and was infested. I didn't check them at the store. Well, thanks to you they are all better. Thank you

  • @iwantmarcy780
    @iwantmarcy780 4 роки тому +7

    Hello! First off, I would just like to say thank you so so much for this in-depth video. Seeing the process really showed me that defeating a spider mite infestation is no easy feat, but is still possible. You just gained a new subscriber!
    But I would like to ask: do you have an alternative tip for plants with way smaller and fragile leaves? I have a beautiful Yangya bonsai that sadly got infested with these mites 😔 I'd definitely try your mixture but my bonsai's leaves are as small as pinky fingernails and as thin as onion skin, so I think the brush method would tear off a lot of leaves. Do you think hosing it with high-pressure would do?
    Thank you very much!

  • @nazikiwe8259
    @nazikiwe8259 4 роки тому +1

    This was so thorough! Thanks so much ☺️👌🏾 I'm going to try it. I've read so many mixed reviews on neem oil so was unsure whether to try it. But I do have dish soap, alcohol and a paint brush at home!