QuestionHi when my father recently passed away from a long battle with cancer. I was given a Spathiphyllum this was the only plant I recieved; I am trying to keep it alive. I recently repotted it and used organic soil and a bigger planter. I just noticed tiny little nats flying around it constantly, I don't over water it. Please help I don't know what these little nats are doing to my dads plant :)
AnswerHi Melissa To discourage fungus gnat infestations in your potted plants,
Do not over water your potted plants. Let soil dry thoroughly to destroy breeding habitat. Provide good drainage. Remove all loose soil from the surface and put a light layer of coarse coir (coconut husk) or sand or diatomaceous earth on the soil surface. These substances have sharp edges that carve up the larvae.
Another safe technique is to place ?inch slices of raw potato on the surface of the soil to attract the larvae. After a day or so, discard the slices along with the larvae inside. Repeat this until there are no more larvae in the potato. kathy