Thrips are those that often appear on monsters, but also on ficuses or orchids. They are so small that they are difficult to see with the naked eye. Despite this, they can lead to a real invasion in a short time, and the plant begins to languish. Both people who grow monstera, ivy or ficus at home, as well as growers of roses, tomatoes or gardens, struggle with them. How to get rid of them?
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Thrips on monstera, ficus or orchid. How to recognize it?
Thrips are barely visible to the naked eye. These are very small black, orange or brownish commas that can be seen with a magnifying glass. Female thrips lay their eggs in the leaves or soft parts of the stem of the plant. After hatching, the larvae attack it, devouring the leaves from the underside. A sign that the monstera has been attacked by thrips are e.g. silvery white shiny marks on the leaves and black spots on their underside. The plant stops growing, it is weakened, the leaves become deformed. Untreated pests can eventually lead to its death. If you suspect that the monstera has been attacked by pests, separate it from the rest of the plants and carefully examine each leaf with a magnifying glass.
Home remedies for thrips. Just a few drops are enough to quickly get rid of the problem
They are helpful in the fight against thrips. One way is to spray water, dishwashing liquid and neem oil. Neem seed extract turns out to be extremely effective in the fight against various plant pests. The downside of this treatment is the unpleasant smell. How to prepare such a spray?
- Pour half a liter of water into a spray bottle.
- Add half a teaspoon of dishwashing liquid and half a teaspoon of neem oil.
- Shake gently, then spray the leaves and stems of the monstera thoroughly, especially on the underside.
Repeat the treatment every 3-4 days. Remember to isolate yourself from others during treatment . It will also be necessary to replace the substrate with a fresh one to get rid of the larvae. You can sprinkle cinnamon on top of the substrate. Spraying with this spice will also work effectively against thrips.
- Add a teaspoon of ground cinnamon to a cup of hot water.
- Cover and leave to infuse for about 30 minutes.
After this time, strain the decoction through a cloth or fine-mesh gauze. Pour into a spray bottle and thoroughly spray plants attacked by thrips, but also spider mites.
Source: Gazeta
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