What should I do if I have gnats/spider mites in my houseplants?

Spider mites are common on house plants in our warm dry homes but are easily controlled with diluted rubbing alcohol or dish soup sprayed on the infected plant. Pyrethrin is an organic insecticide that will kill most insects on houseplants. The most efficient way is to treat the soil where the eggs are.

Is neem oil alright to use on my houseplants?

Yes! Apply neem oil early in the morning or at night when beneficial insects are dormant. Keep in mind that it does take time for neem oil to work and you may need to reapply. Follow the directions on the bottle. Neem oil does have a strong smell so be mindful of that.

What is the best way to repot plants? When replanting, what size pot should I put my plants in?

Plants growing in pots should be repotted when the roots start growing out of the drain holes. Typically, the new pot should be just one size larger than the pot it’s been growing in. Never use garden soil in a pot. Always use a soilless container mix.

Are grow lights a good alternative for my indoor plants? What about LED lights?

Indoor lighting and supplement lighting are big topics. Fluorescent lights have been used to grow seedlings and must be within inches of the plants to be useful. The introduction of LED lights has improved the usefulness of grow lights dramatically. LED lights produce high quality light without the damaging heat of fluorescent and incandescent. Various plants require different light qualities.

Are there pottery types that are best for indoor houseplants?

Pottery for depends on the houseplant. For plants which like to be drier at the root, such as: palms, citrus, succulents, and cacti, use an unglazed terracotta pot. For houseplants, like our many tropicals, which enjoy a moister condition at the root, think about glazed ceramic or plastic. If you are growing African Violets, bonsai, or orchids, we have specialty pots just for them.

Sarracenia 'Pitcher Plants'

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A delight to grow and feed. This plant make a great companion to pest prone plants. Pitcher plants require long periods of bright light, and can even be brought outdoors in warmer months. Really happy pitcher plants will even produce a unique green and purple flower.

Water your carnivore plants from the bottom to keep the soil consistently moist but not soggy. If/when repotting is necessary use a 50/50 mix of sand and peat moss or perlite. These plants do not require nutrients as they receive them from the insects! If there isn't an adequate supply of insects indoors, you can feed your plant dried crickets or fish food. Crush the food into very small pieces or use a powdered version.

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