Morgellons and house plants?

[trueg115]

So I've noticed that all my house plants are starting to die off and when examined with a black light there are the morgies on the leaves. Could they be killing the plants? Is there anything I could spray on them? perhaps baking soda?

[Kritters]

I would try baking soda, yes. I think baking soda rules.
But, I would put it in the water you use to hydrate them. I'd also speak to some botanist or someone at the farm market. Or...check out some google found expert and ask what kills fungus on plants.
Kritts

[Sadsack]

Epsom salt is good, too. It says it right on the label!
SS

[trueg115]

Yeah i've asked on forums and they recommended baking soda to spray on the leaves. They said it wouldnt be best to put it in the water they drink out of, however. I am assuming that the morgellons have found a way into the plants but hopefully just spraying outside will help.

I'll get some epsom salt as well. I've heard those are good for baths too.

[Kritters]

Who's 'they' and what reason do they give for not putting into the drinking water?

epsom salt for what? your bath, or the plant's?

[trueg115]

Originally Posted by Kritters

Who's 'they' and what reason do they give for not putting into the drinking water?

epsom salt for what? your bath, or the plant's?

For both.

And about how it would throw off the PH off the water so they wouldnt get the right nutrients. Checked with a local botanist and he agreed it would be best to just spray it on the leaves.

[Kritters]

ahhhhh....but the botanist isn't familiar with our Morgie pet, now is he/she?

only kidding. If it's fungus, the botanist knows best. I guess.

what pH does soil require for plants anyway? I know some require more acid than others, and that would make sense since baking soda is alkaline.

I know.....drop some silver or GSE in the water. Yeah! THAT's it!

[browncircles]

I threw all my houseplants away. It was a sad day as I have always had lots of plants.

Just thought it was the safe thing to do.

[trueg115]

Soil requires about 7 I believe and hydro is 5.8

[Kritters]

actually, different plants require different pH levels.