Is the "small white pill" for succulents effective?
The editor provides answers regarding whether the "small white pill" for succulents is effective and related content about green plant insecticide and fungicide recommendations, as follows:
In home cultivation of succulents, insecticides and fungicides are essential. As summer approaches and temperatures rise, insect eggs in the soil will gradually hatch. At this time, spraying pesticides is necessary, as they can effectively prevent and kill insects. Whether it's succulents or green plants, pesticides are indispensable.
Speaking of insecticides, most people add some "small white pills" to the soil when growing succulents to prevent pests. Currently, there are many types of insecticides and fungicides on the market. With the promotion of some succulent bloggers on the internet, the so-called "small white pills" have become mainstream insecticides and fungicides.
Both insecticides and fungicides are white and are compressed into small white granules by machines. Can these tiny granules really kill insects during use? The answer is negative. Nobody has tried to see if they can truly kill pests, and adding small white pills to the soil is just a psychological effect.
There are many types of insecticides and fungicides, with numerous brands. The "small white pills" sold online also come from different brands and vendors, but their prices are generally similar, averaging between 15 and 25 yuan, which is relatively expensive.
Is the "small white pill" for succulents effective?
Frankly, the small white pills are simply a waste of money. Over time, those who grow succulents will gradually experience the actual effects of pesticides. Water-soluble pesticides work best, while the white granular small white pills added to the soil have virtually no effect, mainly providing a psychological comfort, which is a waste of money.
For insecticides and fungicides, it is recommended to buy ready-made products, either liquid or powdered. Mix them with water according to the proportions at home for more direct insecticidal and fungicidal effects. Compared to the psychological effect of the small white granules, the actual effectiveness is hundreds of times better.
There are many traditional insecticide and fungicide brands in China, such as the "Guoguang" brand, which is a decades-old brand. They were previously used in agriculture, for example, in the insect and fungicide treatment of crops, fruits, and plants. As plants have gradually developed, they have also researched and developed specific pesticides for plants. There are many other domestic brands that can be used as well.