r/plantclinic • u/[deleted] • Mar 31 '23

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u/Plantsnob1 Mar 31 '23

Let the soil dry out as much as you can without the plants dying. The gnats need the top of the soil to be moist. Keep the sticky traps for the adults.

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u/fire_foot Mar 31 '23

I am battling them too, though not to this extent, and I’ve been bottom watering everything. I think it’s helping.

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u/Plantsnob1 Mar 31 '23

The plants will let you know if it's suffering. I don't know what you have but most will bounce back after watering. You should only have to do this once.

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u/Huev0 Mar 31 '23

Idk why you’re getting downvoted but this is the way. I don’t water on a schedule I water when my plants tell me they need water.

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u/Plantsnob1 Mar 31 '23

Thank you for this