I like to think of it as diluted soap!
Essentially you want to cover any area that plant pests could be, she says.
The surfaces should be wet with the insecticidal soap, but not so much so that they are dripping.
My signature tip: use alint rollerand, for smaller areas,masking tape.
This works well for most plants with tougher leaves.
DIY insecticidal soap recipes
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horticulturist, botanist, and director of content at Petal Republic
The goal is to dilute the soap enough that it is not harmful to your plants.
Chengs recipe
Cheng doesnt use oil in his mixture either.
His DIY version issupersimple.
It can be made fromDr.
Bonners Pure Castile Soapone part soap to five to six parts warm water, he says.
Mix it into a spray bottle and spray it all over the plant.
Give the mixture a good shake and apply immediately.
Not so much of the do-it-yourself throw in?
you might buy ready-to-use insecticidal soaps.
horticulturist, botanist, and director of content at Petal Republic
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