A-Z Guide To Houseplant Pesticides
Before using any pesticide on a houseplant, carefully read the product’s label to make sure it is appropriate for both the pest and the plant.
When any houseplant is treated with a pesticide, be sure to keep the plant in a shady place, as pesticides and bright light often combine to cause injury to plant leaves. Use the following links as general guides; obscure houseplants are often not listed on pesticide labels. If you are unsure about a plant’s tolerance of any chemical, apply it to a test leaf and wait 3 days before treating the entire plant.
List of Common Houseplant Pesticides
- Imidacloprid - Do not use indoors or on edible plants.
- Insecticidal Soap - Do not use on Begonia, Crown of thorns, Ferns (not all are sensitive), Jade plant, and Palms.
- Neem - Plants often sensitive to neem include African violet, Begonia, Crown of thorns, Ferns (not all are sensitive), Geranium, Ivy, Jade plant and other succulents, Palms, and Schefflera.
- Carbaryl - Plants sensitive to carbaryl include Aluminum plant, Arrowhead plant, English Ivy, Ferns, Peperomia, and Schefflera.
- Orthene - Plants sensitive to orthene include African violet, Chrysanthemum, Ferns, Ficus, Geranium, Nerve Plant, Palms, Piggy-back plant, Poinsettia, Prayer plant, and Schefflera.
May 25, 2007
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jerry posted on February 22, 2008:
2 of my bromeliads have what looks like sometype of larvae at the base of the plant right above the ground. Its a white substance, doesnt move, and will dissinegrate when rubbed between your fingers. Its definetely not insects but i’m thinking it could be some kind of larvae. ? I removed the substance 3 months ago and have sprayed it a couple of times but it just comes back. I have 100’s of bromeliads and these 2 Porteas are the only ones with the problem. They are healthy otherwise and both just put off 2 new pups each. Any ideas as to what it is and if so, is it harmful? If so, should i get rid of these 2 bromeliads to prevent my others from getting whatever it is?