Yahoo News Gardening fans love 'magic' 3-ingredient spray you can make at home will banish insects from houseplants
If your beloved Monstera is under siege by hungry insects, fear not, as there's a homemade solution that could save the day. Houseplants are more than just decorative; they can improve air quality, absorb moisture, and help to keep dust levels down.
But these leafy treasures can attract unwanted pests that munch on their leaves and buzz around your home. Instead of reaching for expensive, chemical-filled repellents, many people in the UK are turning to a natural, three-ingredient spray that's proving to be just as effective.
A popular TikTok user from the account 'Creative Explained', who boasts over six million followers for his handy advice, has revealed his recipe for a trusted insect-repelling spray. He said: "Just grab a red onion, roughly dice it up, put it in some kind of container or bowls.
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"Then grab two garlic cloves, dice them up and add them in. Add one teaspoon of cayenne pepper, fill it up with water, stick it in the fridge and let it sit there for about 12 hours."
He then strains the mixture and transfers it into a spray bottle, claiming that this 'non-toxic' blend will shield your indoor plants from aphids, slugs, spider mites, and other common pests, reports Devon Live.
He added: "Spray directly on the leaves of your plants and watch the magic. The ingredients are readily available at any local supermarket or greengrocer."
Currently, Morrisons offers a jar of cayenne pepper for £1, garlic in a four-pack for 99p, and a pack of three red onions for £1.10. If you're in need of a new spray bottle, it's available for £1.25.
The comments section was alive with hundreds of gardening enthusiasts keen to spread the word about the tip. One said: "Love it! This will keep humans away too."
Another agreed, they said: "FINALLY! ! ! I've tried a lot of stuff on my palm and HATE having poison sprayed on them! " A third added: "Needed this for my raised garden beds."
However, not everyone was convinced by the hack, with some suggesting it was either ineffective or harmful to plants. One said: "FAIL. It was like a salad dressing for the bugs."
Another shared their unfortunate experience, they said: "Man, I tried this concoction and the only thing it did was make me smell like something awful. Epic fail."
