Hey Mike..... Sometimes they do so well because many of the workers forget about them, kind of a two edge sword. When I see them at Lowe's, they are usually neglected for days on end without a drink of water, almost wilted, then watered again. Those in the nurseries adapt much better and usually respond very well right away. Those we take home, well....They are either on the decline already and we just don't notice it until weeks or days later. Add to that the extreme change in care, light and environmental factors. Have you ever notice that once you change up the environment on most plants, it takes quite awhile for them to drink until they adjust to our care? Have you ever notice those brought inside after a long summer outdoors take forever to dry out? Roots shut down until they adjust. I would use 1/2 cup of 3%, you know the kind you buy at the supermarket and water..Make just enough for each plant and water. You will notice a lot os bubbles. Mike

I think they're gone!! I think they took them off!! Maybe cuz it was off topic and took alot of space? I know I bumped it up not too long ago for the newbies...but I can't find it anywhere! I guess we should start a new one?

Hi you.. I don't use the FE and Neem at once..If I have a severe break out, that is if, I use just the Neem and treat all my plants at night or early am, out from the sun.. I use the FE as a preventative which so far has worked wonders for me.. I had to use the Neem on plants I forgot to spray with FE all summer, and use it on plants that got attacked by someone else's plants infested at work.. Use them separately, Neem only with an infestation you can not get rid of, and the FE as a general spray for a preventative, although I know some that use FE and to smother the sucking insects that will not handle the oils.I spray in the am, even when the sun on them with the FE, and my plants never burn..I suppose the oil on Neem is much mr potent and stronger... Now in relation to your plants, I would spray them all with Neem only. Put a 1/2 teaspoon of soap, dish washing unless you have natural, and shake it well...Spray the underneath and tops of leaves. Spray the whole trunk, branches and pots.. If Rhizzo sees this thread, she may have a bit more to add.. DO NOT SPRAY this Neen oil during the hot part of the day, Tonight is good, and so is the am..I wish you had coco wet..I put this in everything to help improver sticking and wetting of anything I ned to stay on the leaves.. After a few days, start spraying down your plants at least once a week with FE.. Let us know what you do and take pictures, ok..:-) Mike

Laura, oh, yay! Congrats on your trip next year! Now, you'll have to send us some pics! Also, be sure to "forget" that you have Italian lemon seeds in your pocket when you fly back home.. surely, you would have left them there by accident after enjoying some lemons over there. Your one-day tree will be a forever souvenir! Ugh, I hope you get rid of those pesky flies. I just googled it.. wow, they can leave some significant damage! Thank you Mike, we do love the turtles here. They are just so beautiful and I never tire of seeing them. Twice, we have seen turtles with only three flippers and the experts say that they are shark attack survivors. Poor little guys. Another time, we were at the beach and there was a giant, floating seaweed mound. Several turtles came and were having a feast; we watched them for over an hour. Wow Mike, that is a nice whitefly pic. Hope you and your parents are feeling better.