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Garden Safe Fungicide 3

14 years ago

Does anyone know if this is safe to use on succulents? It was recommended as an organic way to eliminate fungus gnats from my indoor house plants, but it claims to control mealies, scales and spider mites, which I know many of our wonderful plants suffer from. Just curious.

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User
13 years ago
I don't know that substance, but fungus gnats come largely from overwatering. Correct the watering problem & the gnats will go elsewhere for their water, no chemicals needed.

How is it applied? Do you know if it's liquid or powder, for instance, a spray on succulents, is generally inadvisable.

I can't say w/out more info; let's see what others think.
Ron4310
13 years ago
A fungicide is for fungus, not bugs. An insecticide is for bugs. Two different problems.
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My House of Plants
3 years ago
Garden Safe Fungicide 3 is a fungicide, insecticide and miticide. It is a spray.
gardengal48 (PNW Z8/9)
3 years ago
The product's active ingredient is neem oil......neem oil is a fungicide, an insecticide and a miticide, as noted above. A somewhat unfortunate name for a very versatile product.

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