OrchideeNormus |
02-02-2019 09:54 AM |
rbarata that's awesome how you use your camera to inspect your plants. I've used the method to look for tiny creatures in my aquarium, now I'm totally going to use it for my orchids. What a great idea 🙂
Seeing the conversation on how to get rid of snails, I have an option I didn't see listed. I've never experienced these tiny bush snails, but I have experienced the regular ones in my garden. Snails are snails, if something works for one it certainly will work for the other.
Diatomaceous earth is 100% natural and has never hurt any plant to my knowledge. You do want to be careful not to breathe it in as it can be damaging to your lungs, but other than that it's benign enough that you could actually eat it to get rid of internal pests.
Another method I've used is hydrogen peroxide 3%. I know there is lots of controversy surrounding peroxide. I've used it for many years to get rid of pests and various other ailments in my garden (as well as my mother who used it for many years before me, as well as my grandfather who used it for years before her lol) I've made it a routine to spray all new orchids with it when I unpot them just in case they brought friends to the party. In my personal experience, when used properly, it's NEVER hurt any plant. Only bugs and snails 😉
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