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Re: We need a trillion more indoor plants.
I washed the two plants a couple times, making sure that each leaf on them seemed clean and free of mites. And I put some large white index cards between the pots and the window to shield the pots from becoming too hot during the afternoon sunlight. These two measures seem to control the spider mites quite well. I think you're right that spider mites attack plants that are water stressed, so I need to try to keep up the humidity, regular waterings, and daily inspections. Anyway, a little extra humidity in the room never hurts, since it's dry as a bone now.
My banana tree has budded another little one, and I'll separate it off from the parent in a few weeks. Hopefully can get several banana trees going. I was joking with my parents that we'd be able to start a banana plantation in the garden room with enough time. Fig tree is really shining in the terra preta. It's doubled its size since I bought it and continues to grow like a weed. I've added an ivy plant and Pothos/devil's ivy (Epipremnum aureum) to the collection. So far haven't seen any mite infestations on them, and I need to repot them in terra preta. BTW, I want to mention that I've noticed my room's air does smell crisper and cleaner since I've added the plants and the terra preta. Makes a noticeable difference. Four plants so far...who knows how many more to go?
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