{"product_id":"neem-oil-for-plants-250ml","title":"Plant Needs Neem Oil 250ml – Emulsified Neem Oil for Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003ePlant Needs neem oil for plants is an emulsified, cold-pressed neem seed oil in a 250 ml bottle. The Amazon listing describes it as a natural plant nutrient and soil conditioner, OMRI-listed for organic use, and it is made to go onto the soil or growing media rather than onto the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 ml emulsified neem oil made from neem seeds, with neem oil as the only listed active ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOMRI-listed for organic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as a plant nutrient and soil conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApplied to soil or growing media by drenching or fertigation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 4.4 out of 5 from 232 Amazon reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant Needs (PLANO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250 ml (250 g)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e liquid, emulsified\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActive ingredient:\u003c\/strong\u003e neem oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification:\u003c\/strong\u003e OMRI-listed for organic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eApplication:\u003c\/strong\u003e soil or growing media (drench or fertigation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere to Use This Neem Oil for Plants\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it on plants growing in soil or growing media: indoor pots, balcony containers and garden beds. Because the listing says to apply it only to the soil or growing media, treat it as a soil-care product. Pair it with a good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/products\/debco-premium-potting-mix-10l\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eindoor potting mix\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and water only when the soil needs it; our guide on \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/blogs\/news\/when-do-indoor-plants-need-water\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003ewhen indoor plants need water\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/products\/soil-moisture-sensor-meter-2-pack\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003esoil moisture meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e take the guesswork out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing gives no NPK analysis, so if you want a measured feeding routine, a slow-release fertiliser such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/products\/slow-release-fertiliser-pots-indoor-plants\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eOsmocote for indoor pots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is easier to dose. You can read when and how to use it in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/blogs\/news\/osmocote-fertiliser-when-to-use-australia\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eOsmocote guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLooking for Neem Oil to Control Pests?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bottle is sold for soil and plant nutrition, not as an insect spray. If your goal is pest control, read our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/blogs\/news\/neem-oil-vs-insect-spray-australia\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eneem oil vs all-in-one insect spray comparison\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e or look at the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/products\/amgrow-3-in-1-insect-fungus-mite-control-spray\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 128, 0);\"\u003eAmgrow 3-in-1 insect, fungus and mite spray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStoring It in Cool Weather\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeem oil solidifies below about 20 °C, which is common in an Australian winter. The listing says to sit the closed container in hot water for 45 minutes until it turns back to liquid before use. Follow the dilution and dosage directions on the bottle label, as the Amazon listing does not give a mixing ratio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePros and Cons\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4.4 out of 5 stars from 232 Amazon reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro:\u003c\/strong\u003e OMRI-listed for organic use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePro:\u003c\/strong\u003e a 250 ml bottle is easy to store for a few pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCon:\u003c\/strong\u003e sold as a soil conditioner and plant nutrient, not described as an insect spray\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCon:\u003c\/strong\u003e solidifies below 20 °C and needs warming before use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCon:\u003c\/strong\u003e the listing gives no mixing ratio or NPK analysis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eNeem Oil FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do you apply neem oil for plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing says to apply it only to the soil or growing media, by drenching or fertigation. It is not described as a leaf spray. Follow the dilution directions printed on the bottle label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my neem oil turned solid?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeem oil solidifies when the temperature falls below about 20 °C. The listing says to place the closed container in hot water for 45 minutes until it turns back into a liquid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs neem oil a pesticide or fungicide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This Plant Needs neem oil is sold as a plant nutrient and soil conditioner, not as an insecticide or fungicide. For insects or fungal problems, see our neem oil vs insect spray guide or the Amgrow 3-in-1 spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Plant Needs neem oil organic?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listing describes it as 100% emulsified neem oil, cold pressed, and OMRI-listed for organic use.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MYZENO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44709611339819,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0677\/8349\/1627\/files\/PlantNeedsNeemOil-2.webp?v=1793583185","url":"https:\/\/myzeno.com.au\/products\/neem-oil-for-plants-250ml","provider":"MYZENO","version":"1.0","type":"link"}