Trip Dr Posted September 12, 2003 Hello all, my gnome friend has a nice little sally plant he's been trying to look after for a while now. After recently repotting the plant has been chomped by some insects. Gnome sprayed with bug spray (some stuff from woolworths, starts with ph or something) Can someone please help! TRip Dr Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gomaos Posted September 12, 2003 I can imagine sally plants would be very sensitive to insecticides... haven't got anything else to recommend but... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trip Dr Posted September 12, 2003 Unfortunatly she looks quite sick after the spray, not to mention the fact that the bloody bugs haven't died! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trip Dr Posted September 12, 2003 Some leaves have taken on a rusty apperance, and the new tops leaves are dying! Is there anyting i can do?!? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviador Posted September 12, 2003 Spray it down with water to get the stuff off. Hand pick the bugs off or try safers soap, not sure what it would be called in oz, ask for a detergent type product that controls bugs at the nursery or something. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peas-pipe Posted September 12, 2003 I used to use diluted dishwashing detergent on spidermites. Didn't hurt the plant at all, but I always sprayed it with water after bugs were dead. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mescalito Posted September 12, 2003 Brentor:try safers soap, not sure what it would be called in oz, ask for a detergent type product that controls bugs at the nursery or something. Would this stuff be ok?(All one Hemp peppermint Pure Castile Soap)Thelabel's a mad read :D :D It's sold in Oz @ healthfood shops. [ 12. September 2003, 14:33: Message edited by: mescalito ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DreamingNagual Posted September 13, 2003 . [ 13. September 2003, 13:54: Message edited by: MOJORISIN ] Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salviador Posted September 13, 2003 Couldnt say, never had to use it before, that or neem oil works well. im not sure where you would get that either. the dishwashing detergent sounds like a good idea, especially if you spray down the leaves afterwards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
