Outdoor potted plants brought indoors for winter?
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Gail Salminen on Sep 30, 2013@Johnathan Bing when I bring mine in, I usually spray with a soapy solution (I use ivory soap & water). then I put a plastic bag over the whole plant, including the bottom of the pot and seal it for 2 - 4 days. Have never had a problem.Helpful Reply
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Barbara Thomas on Sep 30, 2013I repot with potting soil. (Miracle Grow) Rinsing the roots first. Works good.Helpful Reply
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Shirley Tomes on Oct 01, 2013IF U DONT WANT TO REPOT,ABOUT A WEEK BEFOR BRINGING INSIDE PUT MOTH BALLS AROUND IN IT FOR A DAY OR TWO THEN BRING IT INSIDEHelpful Reply
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Bonnie Lewenza on Oct 01, 2013Repotting to be safe because you don't need a nest of ants or ear wigs in your house. Besides if you have other house plants that you don't put out side you would be protecting them as well. Repotting gives you a chance to cut back over root and more fresh food for your plant. I just put the old soil in my vegetable garden and work it in. Less mulching in the spring.Helpful Reply
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Luis on Oct 01, 2013I use this method found on E-how Instructions : Inspect the pot for slugs or snails stuck to it. Wipe them off with an old rag or pick them off. Dampen a cotton ball with alcohol and wipe down the tops and bottoms of the leaves. Pay special attention to the undersides and leaf stems where they attach to the plant. Pests such as mealybugs, scale and aphids are often found there. Spray sturdy plants with a strong stream of water to kill pests, then soak the plant still in the pot in a large bucket of water for 15 to 20 minutes to kill pests in the soil. Apply insecticidal soap to the tops and bottoms of foliage to kill pests such as whiteflies, aphids, spider mites and thrips. Let the soap dry thoroughly to smother pests. Spray foliage with an insecticide spray containing bifenthrin or carbaryl to kill pests that may still be on the plant after other treatments or in place of other treatments.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Oct 01, 2013I like the double spray of insecticidal soap advocated by Clemson University: http://www.clemson.edu/extension/hgic/plants/indoor/care/hgic1454.html It's also important to take the time to acclimate your plants to the different light conditions in your home. Move them to a shady spot for a week or so before moving them inside.Helpful Reply
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Johnathan Bing on Oct 01, 2013thanks for the replys i am futher researching all of your suggestions.esp. yours Mr Douglas HuntHelpful Reply
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Virginia T on Oct 01, 2013I use soapy water on my plants a couple of times before bringing them in and it seems to to rid them of ants and other insects.Helpful Reply
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Carolyn Vermillion on Oct 01, 2013I like to mix Liquid sevin and when the plants needs watering I put the pot in the bucket of the mix--several times before I bring them inside if I get started early enough . I also like to spray the leaves at the same time. i make sure hanging plants get a generous spraying and the entire surface of the soil is covered with the liquid , catch the liquid and reuse it as I bring a lot of plants into my garage for the winter.. The Hawaiian plant My wandering jew and xmas cactus have a milky reside left from it but I put them in the shower after im sure the bugs are gone. My local nursery also carry's a brand called Bonide systemic insect control that I sprinkle on the soil. It does have a strong smell to it tho.Helpful Reply
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ByLightOfMoon on Oct 02, 2013Great answers! Smiles, CyndiHelpful Reply
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Joanne on Oct 02, 2013I give the pots and plants a bath using Dawn detergent and water. Rinse really well. I've never had a problem bringing plants indoors.Helpful Reply
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Evaniderstine2hotmail.com on Oct 02, 2013if you use a solution of 1 cup bleach to 1 gallon of water it will kill fungus knats and most other creepy crawlies.Helpful Reply
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Diane Renaud on Oct 02, 2013I used water with soap and some mint essential oilHelpful Reply
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Gu3mom on Oct 02, 2013I have a HUGE, old African Milk Tree that has to come in soon for the winter. Repotting is just not realistic as the thing is gigantic and difficult to handle. Wrapping it is also questionable due to size and prickly surface. Ideally, it would live year-round in a greenhouse so that it doesn't have to be moved seasonally but I don't have one. I would be very interested in tips about de-bugging specifically and dealing with such a large plant in general. (I am willing to consider selling it to someone who will do right by it.)Helpful Reply
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Tabby on Oct 02, 2013I slowly dunk all my plants down in a bucket of water. (moving slowly keeps soil from being disturbed too much, I have rock mulch on them.) Any bugs come up for air, ready to be killed. I leave plants in about 10 minutes or so. They don't mind being completely submerged for that long. Let them drain well, of course, before dragging into your house.Helpful Reply
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April E on Oct 02, 2013I have always used a mix of dawn dish detergent and water I run it through the soil after a watering and let it set a couple of days then bring them in and have never had a issueHelpful Reply
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VALERIE on Oct 03, 2013I apply a systemic houseplant insect powder and water it in, in case there are eggs in the soil. If there are are any visible pests, I use a combination of fly tape (to catch any thing movin around) and quarantine for a few weeks before bringing into the house.Helpful Reply
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153091 on Oct 03, 2013Very good idea to check your plants before they come inside....my daughter's friend had a small snake appear on her kitchen floor which came out of her outdoor plant!Helpful Reply
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Noel cathey on Sep 12, 2014probly in the soil-- so reot it before bringing it into house , and add chili poweder into the soil,,,, this will get rid of any bug except those with egg sacs,,,,Helpful Reply
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Kat301187 on Sep 12, 2014you can soak them in a bucket or pan of water for about 10 minutes. Drowns the bugs!Helpful Reply
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