My Tulasi plant is not well. It is loosing leaves and there are many small bugs flying around and in Her soil?

Question

What are those bugs? How can I help Her?

Answer 1

Sounds like plant gnats. Put 1/4" of sand on top of the soil. Sand prevents any juveniles from hatching, the adult gnats will die, and no new bugs. These gnats are usually followed by spider mites if left untreated. (tiny webs, small spots on leaves.) If spider mites develope use Spectracide 3 in 1 spray.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Firstly change the soil. Use readily available potting mix (usually its a mix of sterile soil, wood shavings or coconut husk and vermiculite or garden manure) bought from a good nursery . Planting on the ground is better than pots. As for the bugs, to prevent infection add some neem cake or what they call "neem ki khali". Water lightly in the morning. Go organic, don't use chemical ferilizer or pesticide.Protect from frost, but also provide adequate sunlight.

Answer 3

first of change the soil dont water the plant too much and try to wash the leaves gently with light sprinkles of water ............
if possible give a spray of gaumutra. that willbe the best way to protect it............
and protect from intense cold and direct sunlight when its too hot.......

Answer 4

call your local nursery, they'll fix you right up