Here you go Debbie, just for you. : )
Would be great to hear how all of you prepare your containers for moving indoors for winter. I have to admit that I am fairly new to this process, as my plants were either indoor plants or outdoor plants. Until 2 years ago. My first winter I struggled with those pesky little knats, the second year I had a couple of my tender succulents come up with mealy bug.
For the knats I sprayed with an insect spray before bring into the house. I also used a rose systemic product that would hopefully take care of anything the spray missed. Also drenched them with a water/hydrogen peroxide mix. The knat problem was solved. It is a very good idea to do these things before bringing indoors, you may have to repeat the process after bringing indoor.
My fight with mealy bug was not as easy. I must say I never thought about using the rose systemic on them. : ( The only thing I had problems with were a couple of the tender succulent plants. They showed no sign of having a problem until 1/2 way through winter, at which time mealy bug started show on the couple of plants that were not to happy inside. I eventually through them away. Sorry.
The
Abutilon 'Bella Pink' is doing well after a bout of scale. That was easy to take care of. Used that rose system again wiped all the stems with a alcohol drenched cotton ball. : )
Most of my tender succulents didn't have a single problem through the winter and are now ready to go outdoors. I am finding some are better at making the indoor/outdoor transition. If they remain sturdy and healthy the pests don't seem to go near them.
Crassula argentea ETs Fingers
