Houseplant Pest Spray
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Houseplant Pest Spray

Kills houseplant pests naturally with thyme, cinnamon bark, and peppermint oils.

$34.95 $34.95 $0.00
Size 16oz
  • Best Value
Treats 30+ plants. Adjustable mister. Thick amber glass protects potency.
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Description

Finally: A Pest Spray That Actually Works

Every plant parent deals with pests. Spider mites, fungus gnats, mealybugs. They show up uninvited and overstay their welcome. Most "natural" sprays either reek of garlic, leave greasy residue, or just relocate bugs for a few days.

This one actually works, and it smells like cinnamon.

Made with plant-based ingredients and designed for indoor use around dogs, cats, and kids when used as directed. Just let it dry completely before your pets re-enter the area. 

Important: Not recommended for use around birds, reptiles, fish, amphibians, or other sensitive animals. Essential oils can be harmful to these species. Click here to learn more.

What It Controls

  • Spider Mites
  • Fungus Gnats
  • Mealybugs
  • Aphids
  • Thrips
  • Scale
  • Whiteflies

Why This Formula Works

We combined three botanical pesticide compounds; not a watered-down essential oil blend, but concentrated plant-based insecticides trusted in organic agriculture:

Thyme Oil (0.23%) acts as a broad-spectrum insecticide, miticide, and fungicide. Targets pests on contact instead of making them mildly uncomfortable.

Cinnamon Bark Oil (0.56%) is a powerful fungicide that disrupts pest activity while giving the spray its signature warm, spicy scent. Your apartment smells like fall instead of a compost bin.

Peppermint Oil (0.56%) creates a repellent barrier pests avoid. Refreshes leaves instead of coating them in greasy film.

Inactive ingredients include water, castile, and a pinch of postassium silicate- all used to help emulsify and disperse the oils evenly throughout the water.

How to Use It

  1. Shake & Spray: Mist all leaf surfaces, including undersides
  2. Wait up to 10 Minutes: Let the formula work
  3. Wipe or Rinse: Remove residue and pest remnants (for delicate or dense foliage, just rinse with water)

Reapply every 5–10 days during active infestations. Use every 2–3 weeks for prevention.

For pest-specific guidance, check here: https://perfectplantista.com/blogs/how-to-pest-care

Beyond Pest Control

This isn't a one-and-done knockdown spray. Each application helps condition your plants against future infestations while supporting healthy, glossy foliage. Address what's there. Help prevent what's coming.

The Details

  • Scent: Warm cinnamon-peppermint (fades as it dries)
  • Safety: Made with plant-based ingredients the EPA classifies as minimum-risk. Safe for use around dogs, cats, and children when used as directed. Keep away from birds, reptiles, fish, and other sensitive animals.
  • Shelf life: Use within 12 months of opening
  • Regulatory: FIFRA 25(b) exempt minimum-risk pesticide

Not Sure What's Attacking Your Plants?

Email us a photo at cs@perfectplantista.com and we'll identify the pest and send personalized treatment advice. Free. Because we'd rather help you solve the problem than watch you guess.

Concentrate Starter Kit: For Serious Plant Parents

Have 10+ plants? The 4oz concentrate makes 8 full 16oz bottles of spray. That's $14.99 per bottle instead of $34.95. Best value if you're protecting a collection or dealing with recurring issues. The Concentrate Starter Kit includes the 4oz concentrate and a full, ready-to-use 16oz bottle. Get it here.
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Naturally-Based

and safe for children and furry friends once dry.

Smells Great

- like cinnamon chewing gum!
This scent from our active ingredients fades within a few hours after application.

Satisfaction Guarantee

If you aren't satisfied with your purchase, please contact us and we'll make it right!

Frequently asked questions:

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Over 50,000 plant parents have used Perfect Plantista to tackle the usual suspects: fungus gnats, spider mites, aphids, thrips, mealybugs, scale, and whiteflies- plus early-stage fungal issues like powdery mildew.

This isn't a knockdown spray. It works by coating, smothering, and disrupting pest activity over time. Consistency is everything- most infestations need 2–4 weeks of regular treatment to fully clear. (Your patience will be rewarded.)

Yes. Our formula contains just 1.35% essential oils in a water-based carrier, and our directions require wiping the product off your plants after application. By the time your pet encounters a treated plant, the spray has been removed. Over 20,000 customers use Perfect Plantista in homes with cats and dogs.

Simple steps: Keep pets out of the room while you spray, wipe or rinse plants within 10 minutes, and let them dry before pets return.

Birds, reptiles, and fish: These animals have more sensitive respiratory systems. Treat plants in a separate, well-ventilated room and wait until the scent has fully cleared before bringing plants back to shared spaces. Keep spray away from aquariums.

Click here to read the full pet safety guide.

If you have specific concerns about your pet, we encourage you to review the full ingredient list or consult your veterinarian.

Our Houseplant Pest Spray is safe for all indoor ornamental plants; tropicals, aroids, ferns, you name it.

A few ground rules:

  • Sensitive plants (succulents, orchids, cacti, snake plants) need extra care. Spray in the early morning, let sit for up to 10 minutes, then rinse or wipe thoroughly and keep out of direct light until dry.
  • Always spot test a small, hidden leaf first if you're worried. Wait 24–48 hours before full application.
  • Wipe or rinse within 10 minutes to remove residue and dead pests. This step matters — it prevents buildup and keeps stomata clear.

One thing to note: more isn't always better. Overuse can cause leaf spotting or burn, especially on delicate foliage. Follow the recommended frequency (every 5–10 days for active infestations) and let your plants rest between treatments.

One 8oz bottle fully treats the foliage, stems, and soil of about 10–12 plants in 6" pots with a bit left over for spot treatments.

For larger collections, the 16oz bottle roughly doubles your coverage. And if you're managing a serious indoor jungle, our 4oz concentrate makes up to sixteen 8oz bottles — saving you over $220 compared to buying them individually.

Plant shops: We'd love to stock your shelves. Click here to visit our Faire wholesale page.

Collectors with 50+ plants: The Starter Kit is your move. It comes with a full ready-to-use 16oz bottle and concentrate- one bottle makes 8 full-size 16oz sprays. Your wallet will thank you. Get it here.
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How to use:

Temeshia Bomato, owner of Pots and Shots holding a bottle of Perfect Plantista's Houseplant Insecticide

Shake Bottle

Shake well before use and periodically while spraying. This keeps the natural oils evenly distributed for maximum effectiveness.
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Unlock Sprayer

8oz: Press the button until it clicks to unlock. 16oz: Remove the cap and attach the sprayer by inserting the straw and twisting on.
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Spray Away

Mist all leaf surfaces (tops and undersides) until evenly coated, but stop before droplets drip. Wait up to 10 minutes, then wipe or rinse away residue. Spray in the early morning and keep out of direct light until dry.
Note: You may rinse with water in lieu of wiping excess spray + pests.

Directions per pest:

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Mealy Bugs

Saturate stems, leaf joints, and hidden crevices thoroughly. Wait up to 10 minutes, then wipe away cottony masses and residue with a clean cloth. Treat twice per week. If crawlers reappear at the soil line, lightly mist the top ½ inch of soil daily for 5 days. Continue for 4–6 weeks minimum.
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Fungus Gnats

Focus on the soil surface- skip the leaves unless you're also treating a foliar pest. Lightly mist the top ½–1 inch of soil daily for 5–7 days, then reduce to 2–3x per week. Let soil dry fully between waterings. Use for 4 weeks minimum.
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Spider Mites

Thoroughly coat the tops and undersides of leaves- spider mites love to hide underneath. Wait up to 10 minutes, then wipe to remove mites, eggs, and residue. Repeat every 5–7 days until you see zero stippling or webbing for 3 consecutive checks. Boost humidity and isolate infested plants. Continue for 3–4 weeks minimum.
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Scale

Spray directly onto each scale (the raised bumps), focusing on leaf undersides and stems. Wait up to 10 minutes, then wipe or gently scrape off with a cloth or cotton swab. Inspect and treat weekly for 6–8 weeks minimum- scale crawlers emerge in waves. Continue biweekly checks for 4 additional weeks.
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Thrips

Spray both sides of all leaves weekly, focusing on new growth and blooms. Wait up to 10 minutes, then wipe. Lightly mist the top of the soil 2–3x per week for 2 weeks to target pupating stages. Continue for 3–4 weeks minimum, then every 2–3 weeks for prevention.
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Aphids

Saturate new growth and leaf undersides- aphids cluster on soft tissue. Wait up to 5 minutes, then wipe off insects and honeydew. Repeat every 5–7 days until no nymphs or adults remain. Continue preventive sprays every 2 weeks for 2–3 additional weeks if plants push new growth.
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Whiteflies

Mist the entire plant weekly, emphasizing leaf undersides. Wait up to 10 minutes, then wipe to remove nymphs and honeydew. Place yellow sticky traps near the canopy to intercept adults. Continue for 4–6 weeks minimum, then biweekly checks for 2–4 additional weeks.

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