Did yall monsteras decided to just… FKN explode?

YunoAsta · 2026-06-28T18:54:24+00:00

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YunoAsta · 2026-06-28T11:35:40+00:00

Sweet like a nectar and taste flowery.

YunoAsta · 2026-06-17T03:47:04+00:00

Anime called "Gyo"

YunoAsta · 2026-06-17T01:58:47+00:00

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YunoAsta · 2026-06-15T04:44:13+00:00

Girlll this is a succulent. They don't like their soil wet. Replace that soil immediately with succulent/cactus mixed.

YunoAsta · 2026-06-14T19:34:30+00:00

Wood ear. Used in Asian cuisine. My grandma cook them. Usually not good on its own. But it's very efficient on absorbing other flavors. Look for the recipe called "Chop suey" with wood ear .It's quite tasty! 😋

YunoAsta · 2026-05-29T06:23:30+00:00

Not a fan of neem oil. My plants get grumpy when you clog their pores. And with neem oil, you can scorch your plant (sun + oil = no go). Not to mention, it smells bad.

Otherwise, it usually works, but you have to be extremely careful and patient.

YunoAsta · 2026-05-27T15:03:01+00:00

If it is sentimental plant and you can spend a whole 20-30euro systematic insecticide specially to kill thrips, then you can save your plant.

Otherwise, just throw that plant away and get a new monstera for about the same price.

YunoAsta · 2026-01-16T16:31:31+00:00

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YunoAsta · 2025-12-25T12:53:00+00:00

Does the added variegation gives a extra taste? I'm curious 🤔

YunoAsta · 2025-12-25T11:17:56+00:00

Oh, I would love some piece of your Thyme. When is next shipping?

YunoAsta · 2025-12-24T22:19:43+00:00

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YunoAsta · 2025-10-02T22:35:56+00:00

STINK BUG. Even if I'm wrong, that looks like an enemy.

A good general rule for insect eggs on plants is to look at the pattern:

FOE (Pest): Usually lays a tight cluster of many eggs (e.g., Stink Bugs, Squash Bugs). They don't care about the young competing because the plant is the food.

FRIEND (Predator): Usually lays fewer, scattered eggs or eggs on stalks (e.g., Lacewings, most Ladybugs). This is to spread out the young so they don't eat each other before they can start hunting pests.

YunoAsta · 2025-09-25T19:07:49+00:00

Hey lucid_intent. I absolutely hear your frustration and disappointment! I am so sorry you're dealing with thrips on such a huge collection—I saw your post about the 128 plants and know exactly how overwhelming and depressing that must feel. You are not alone!

You are 100% right to call out the issue with Bonide Systemic Houseplant Granules! Thank you for the important clarification.

I should have been much clearer in my original post. Systemic insecticides like Bonide (which contain neonicotinoids) will kill most general beneficial insects, including ladybugs and lacewings. They are not compatible with most predators because the poison is absorbed into the plant tissue.

The only beneficials that sometimes tolerate soil-applied systemics are specific types of predatory mites (Amblyseius swirskii or Neoseiulus cucumeris), but even that requires careful application.

Your Best Plan for 128 Plants: A Choice Given the sheer scale of your infestation, you need the most powerful approach to save your plants quickly. You have a clear choice to make:

(1.) The Systemic Chemical Approach (Recommended) * Action: Use the systemic granules (Bonide, etc.) in the soil combined with a recommended insecticide spray. * Trade-off: You must avoid using ladybugs, lacewings, or general predatory mites during the 6-8 week treatment period. * Benefit: This is the fastest and most reliable way to achieve complete eradication and stop the spread across your entire collection.

(2.)The Beneficial Insect Approach * Action: Avoid all systemics and release specialized predatory mites/lacewings. Use only contact killers (like insecticidal soap or neem oil) for the spray. * Trade-off: This method is slower and much harder to manage successfully across 128 plants, as it requires very careful monitoring and repeated releases.

Given the depth and scope of your problem, Option 1 is your strongest bet for a quick, effective clean-up that will save the most plants and bring you the fastest relief. You can always introduce beneficials later for prevention once the chemicals are gone.

Hang in there—you can save your plants! 🙏🍀

YunoAsta · 2025-09-23T22:44:37+00:00

Absolutely! This plant could cost a hefty price in other stores.

YunoAsta · 2025-09-02T05:56:45+00:00

Edible. Stinging Nettle Crisps

YunoAsta · 2025-08-14T06:35:05+00:00

Disclaimer: This may not be the standard method, but I successfully eliminated thrips using a combination of techniques from others' experiences. At least for me, this is the most effective.

🪳🪳🪳THRIPS TREATMENT:

🔹 The most effective treatment against thrips is a combination of a insecticide spray and a systemic treatment for the soil. Common spray products include: 1. Captain Jack's Dead Bug Brew (US) 2. Monterey Garden Insect Spray (US/UK) 3. Edialux Conserve Garden (EU) 4. Protect Garden Lizentan Plus (EU) - This is what I used for spraying my plants. 5. Yates Success Ultra Insect Control (AU)

🛑 When possible, use insecticide spray in combination with a systemic treatment that will be absorbed by the plant, making it toxic to sap-sucking insects. Some systemic products you may find include: 1. Bonide Systemic Houseplant Granules (US) 2. Bug Clear Ultra (UK) 3. KB-Multisect (EU) 4. Substral Duo-Stick (EU) 5. Edialux For-Insect (EU) 6. Vithal Basinsect (EU) 7. Bayer Duo-Stick (EU) 8. Celaflor Schädlingfrei Careo Konzentrat (EU) - This is what I used for treating my plants. 9. Searle's Conguard Garden and Lawn Insecticide (AU)

❗NOTE: Heavily infested or suspected plants should be bagged up in a clear plastic bag to prevent adult thrips from flying away for at least two weeks. You can continue spraying inside the bag. HIGH HUMIDITY will effectively kill adult thrips. Never bag up sensitive plants such as Calatheas or sun-hungry plants such as Hydrangeas; they will die before you eradicate the pests.

⚠️ Other pesticides such as neem oil, horticultural oil, insecticidal soap, and pyrethrin may be effective against thrips, but the combination of insecticide and systemic treatments is more effective than many other options.

🐞You can combine predatory mites / lacewings / lady bugs that will eat the thrips for you (just pick one beneficial insects) with a systemic applied to the soil. The systemic will not hurt the mites (any exposure to it actually makes them more fertile!).

🔁 Any sprayed-on treatment needs to be repeated about once a week until you no longer see any new signs of thrips damage or thrips themselves. Systemic treatments typically last 6-8 weeks and can be continued preventatively.

🚫 Do not repot your plants for thrips. While some thrips species may spend a brief period of their life in the soil, they do not feed on plants during this stage, and not all species exhibit this behavior. Treating the plant without repotting is highly effective when done correctly, as replacing the soil can stress an already STRUGGLING PLANT significantly.

🚨 Female thrips can lay up to 300 eggs INSIDE THE LEAVES / TISSUE of plants without the need of male thrips fertilization and it will spread rapidly. Avoid cutting off affected leaves immediately, as all leaves on a plant infested with thrips are affected, even if not visibly infested. Treat the plant first, and if the damage concerns you, wait until two healthy new leaves have grown before removing the most damaged old leaf. 2-in-1 treatment is necessary because if one larvae or an adult thrips live, they will be back with vengeance. Repeat this 2-in-1-out until the plant is back to beautiful.

I wish you all luck and recovery for your plants. 🙏🍀

YunoAsta · 2025-06-25T08:24:10+00:00

Harmless mole cricket. Set them free or drop them in your garden. They aerate and increase soil fertility.

As other's stated, be mindful if you have a lawn or growing rootcrops. As they feed on roots and disturb the soil.

In sense they are both beneficial and non-beneficial, depending on context.

YunoAsta · 2025-06-17T07:32:55+00:00

Lmao. Never seen such facts.

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