Plant experts? I have a question...

[dani21496]

I have a co-worker friend of mine who has a philodendron plant above her desk. It's grown so much, it's out of control. But, the question I have is it's starting to attract those nat bugs. What causes this? Overwatering?

Any way you know of to get rid of them?

Thanks in advance!!!

 

[dani21496]

It's been fine until just a couple days ago. She's had the plant for years. Any suggestions?

 

[SRP]

We just had this problem in our office too. We had to throw the plant out. I have no idea what causes it. Could you try spraying the dirt with some sort of insecticidal soap?

 

[dani21496]

Thanks, Shannon! We'll try the insecticidal spray and see if that helps. Thanks so much!

 

[materialsgirl]

OO OO OO!!! I know this one! *raises hand and jumps up and down enthusiastically*

There's a spray stuff that's made from chrysanthemums - so it's natural and non-toxic to humans - but it kills those little bugs really well. Just spray it on the plant every day til the bugs are gone.

Like this stuff:
http://homeharvest.com/insectsprayspyrethrinbased.htm

Hey Dani, good to see you here! How ya been?

 

[dani21496]

Hey, Emily!! Thanks girlie!! I'm going to look for this stuff! Thanks so much! I've been doing great! Super busy at work,and home and Scott's shows. Hope you are doing good...say hi to Matt!