It is important to keep up with your plants and do preventative care to help prevent pests from taking over. I recommend using systemics which need to be reapplied periodically based on product directions. For my care routine, systemics are my first defense to protect my plants. You can buy systemics in granules as well as liquid form. Granules need watered into your grow medium to be effective.
My next line of defense is neem oil. Neem oil comes in concentrate or premade solution. For neem oil concentrate follow the direction on the bottle. If you plan on using neem oil, make sure to apply it in the evening to avoid foliage burning. If you use concentrate make sure you use warm water and some type of castile or dish soap to act as an emulsifier with the neem oil. I try to treat with neem once a month. Bonide neem oil concentrate: 2 cups warm water 3/4 tsp neem oil concentrate 2-3 drops of free & clear dish soap or castile soap Lastly, I use Physan 20 on a weekly basis typically after watering. This product is used in professional greenhouses to treat fungus, viruses, algae, and is a disinfectant. It can be hard to remember when you used what product and when. I recommend setting reminders in your phone to help keep track of maintenance.
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