I'm juggling around 150 indoor plants and managing both indoor and outdoor gardens. Recently, I've been hit with an aphid infestation and have dealt with scale and mealybugs before. I successfully removed the affected plant, but the aphids are multiplying quickly. It's becoming overwhelming, and I'm wondering if I should downsize my collection. How do you all manage pests with so many plants? What's your take on how many plants are too many?
1 Answer
Honestly, keep as many as bring you joy! If it feels more like a burden, maybe it’s time to downsize. I have about half of what you have, but I make a routine of rinsing the leaves in diluted unscented castile soap whenever I get new plants. After that, I spray everything with neem oil and treat the soil with a systemic pest control product. If I notice any pests like spider mites, I rinse them off immediately and reapply the neem oil. Just make sure all treatments are diluted well to prevent leaf burn!