Tips for gorgeous houseplants without chemicals

The most important basis for preventing pests is to provide your houseplants with "species-appropriate" care. Nevertheless, fungus gnats, which prefer to lay their eggs in moist soil, often appear. While the mosquitoes are mainly perceived as a nuisance, larvae can also cause damage to plants if they nibble at the roots. In this case, water once with Fermented Garlic and Chilli Extract (1.5 capfuls to 1 litre of water) and then allow the soil to dry. This natural remedy has a repellent effect on mosquitoes. It is also advisable to water the plants only from below into the saucer. You can also use yellow sheets to trap the mosquitoes and curb further reproduction.
 

Choose a high-quality potting soil!

Even when buying potting soil, make sure it is certified organic and peat-reduced. Multikraft's organic black soil with Terra Preta technology is alsor enriched with effective microorganisms. This way your houseplants develop a denser root system and many fine roots with which nutrients and water can be better absorbed. You can use the organic black soil directly for monstera, monocot or the flamingo flower, for example. Be aware that each plant has different requirements for the soil. For cacti, yucca or bonsai trees, for example, you should always add sand to the soil. If you repot a houseplant and want to "get rid" of the soil, you can put it on the compost heap and keep it in the natural cycle.