Must-See Tricks for Successfully Moving Plants Indoors

For years I have had houseplants and for years I have dragged them in and out. I have tried other methods for 'debugging' the plants but a few years back I found an easier way for me. It has saved me a lot of time over the years 'debugging' the over 20 indoor plants and another half dozen ferns and large potted plants that go in the garage to overwinter.
I am writing this late for many who live in the higher zones but for me I do not bring in my plants until about the end of October when the night time lows are in the 40s. This year I am early because my hubby is leaving in a couple weeks for a new business and a couple of the plants are a bit too much for me to move inside. Many plants such as Schefflera (Umbrella plant) and philodendron do not mind cool nights or even cooler rooms in the house. I leave my Christmas cacti and Poinsettia out so they set blooms (which my 2 smallest cacti already have!)
I am all about easy. I am all about not spending unnecessary time doing mundane chores that take away from what I really want to do. I have used Dawn for many things over the years and debugging plants is one of them. Do not do this in the heat of the day or in direct sunlight because soap can burn the leaves if sunlight dries it on the leaves. There are no worries about it hurting any other plants or animals either.
I just fill up the hose applicator with Dawn and put nozzle on shower and carefully give then a sudsy soak and let sit for about 10 or so minutes. Rinse and repeat (and sometimes wiping leaves with my fingers if they are really dirty or webby).
I use this method if I ever get a bug infestation too. Dawn dishwashing liquid is safe for humans, plants, and pets.
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