Synthetic Pesticide – Orthene
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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.
What is it – Orthene (acephate) is a synthetic pesticide that is toxic to most insects.
Precautions – It can be applied indoors. Still, check the label, because it can cause leaf damage to some plants (see list below).
Plants Sensitive To Orthene:
- African Violet
- Chrysanthemum
- Ferns
- Ficus
- Geranium
- Nerve Plant
- Palms Piggy-back Plant
- Poinsettia
- Prayer Plant
- Schefflera
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