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Your plants' care centre
28 free guides, 179 articles and an express diagnosis to recognise a problem and treat it naturally.
What's the problem?
Tap what you can see on your plant: the method, the guide and the natural solution will appear.
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ThripsSilvery streaks and tiny black dots on the leaves
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Fungus gnatsTiny black flies flying up from the potting soil
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Scale insectsWhite cottony clusters in the leaf axils
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AphidsGreen or black colonies on young shoots
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Red spider mitesFine webs, dull leaves speckled with yellow
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AntsAnts climbing up the stems or in the pot
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CaterpillarsDevoured leaves, wormy fruit
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Powdery mildewWhite powdery coating on the leaves
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Downy mildewYellowish oily patches, grey down underneath
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RustOrange pustules under the leaves
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Black spotBlack spots on rose leaves, which turn yellow and fall
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Yellow leavesLeaves turning yellow or going soft
Also in our fact sheets:
Our natural solutions: how to use them
Neem, black soap, fermented plant feeds, nematodes: how and when to use them.
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Understanding biological pest control
Helpful tiny creatures against pests: a focus on nematodes. View the product€16,90 -
Nematodes against fungus gnats and thrips
Treat the larvae where it all happens: in the potting soil. View the product€9,90 -
The neem oil spray
How to use ready-to-use neem oil like a pro. View the product€13,90 -
Black soap for plants
Dosage, application, rinsing: the complete instructions. View the product€9,90 -
Diatomaceous earth: how to use it
Dusting or spraying: against insects in the soil and on the leaves. View the product€5,90 -
Garlic feed against powdery and downy mildew
White or brown spots on the leaves: a natural fungicide worth knowing. View the product€10,90 -
Horsetail feed: natural armour
Prevent diseases rather than cure them. View the product€10,90 -
Fern feed against aphids and mealybugs
A natural repellent for the garden and houseplants. View the product€10,90 -
Comfrey feed: flowers and fruit
The potassium that plants which don't flower are missing. View the product€10,90 -
Zeolite for a perfect substrate
The volcanic mineral that regulates water and protects roots. View the product€5,50
Looking after your plants well
Watering, repotting, winter, light: the right habits all year round.
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In season
Thriving plants in winter
Dormancy, light, heating: the 5 pillars for getting through winter well. -
In season
Choosing the right grow light
Dark flat, plants stretching: supplementary light explained. -
The watering guide
Neither too much nor too little: finding the right rhythm for each plant. -
Repotting successfully
When, why and how to repot without stressing the plant. -
The propagation guide
Multiply your plants with the right method and the right tools. -
A thriving indoor jungle
Light, watering, nutrition: the basics of a happy plant parent. -
A thriving outdoor jungle
Balcony, patio, garden: the 4 pillars of a lush outdoor space. -
Supporting your climbing plants
Monstera, pothos: fitting a support and guiding the stems without damaging them. -
Indestructible cacti
Sun, watering, substrate: the golden rules for cacti and succulents. -
Potted citrus: beautiful fruit
Position, watering, nutrition: growing lemon trees and other citrus successfully.
The Jungle Feed blog
179 articles: comparisons, pests, care and fertilisers.
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Comment éloigner taupes et campagnols naturellement du jardin ?
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How to Treat Vine Weevil Naturally on Your Plants?
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How to Keep Wasps and Hornets Away from the Garden Naturally?
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How to Treat Grey Mould (Botrytis) Naturally?
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How to Treat Thrips Naturally on Your Plants?
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How to Keep Ants Away from the Garden and Plants Naturally?
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Which Fertiliser for Which Plant? The Complete Guide
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Jungle Feed Orchid Fertiliser vs Algoflash / Substral Orchidées: A Complete Comparison
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Comfrey Fermented Extract vs Algoflash Flowering Fertiliser: Which Fertiliser Makes Your Plants Bloom?
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Nettle Fermented Extract vs Substral Osmocote Liquid Fertiliser: Which Feeds Your Plants Better?
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Natural Fertilisers (Fermented Extracts) vs Substral / Algoflash: Which Fertiliser for Your Plants?
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The Role of Natural Fertilisers in the Spring Revival of Houseplants
Can't find your answer?
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Pest
Thrips
What you can see: Silvery streaks and tiny black dots on the leaves
How do I get rid of thrips naturally?
Trap the adults with sticky traps and treat the larvae in the potting soil with nematodes: this breaks the whole cycle. Allow 2 to 3 weeks, with a second application.
Jungle Feed solutions
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Ultimate Anti-Thrips Kit
€27,90
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Nematodes Against Thrips, Fungus Gnats & Mealybugs
€16,90
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Thrips Trap for Houseplants
from €1,49
Going further
- Thrips: Why a Single Treatment Isn't Enough and How to Get Rid of Them
- Thrips Traps: How and Where Should You Place Them for Best Results?

Pest
Fungus gnats
What you can see: Tiny black flies flying up from the potting soil
How do I get rid of fungus gnats?
Let the top of the potting soil dry out between waterings, trap the adults with yellow traps and treat the larvae at the source with nematodes. Trapping alone is not enough.
Jungle Feed solutions
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Nematodes Against Thrips, Fungus Gnats & Mealybugs
€16,90
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3-in-1 Fungus Gnat Kit
€26,90
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Sticky Insect Traps for Plants
from €1,49
Going further
- How to Get Rid of Fungus Gnats Naturally?
- Fungus Gnat Pack: Complete 2026 Comparison – Which Kit Should You Choose?

Pest
Scale insects
What you can see: White cottony clusters in the leaf axils
How do I get rid of mealybugs naturally?
Remove the visible clusters with a cotton bud dipped in alcohol, then treat the whole plant, on top of and underneath the leaves, every week for 3 to 4 weeks to break their cycle.
Jungle Feed solutions
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Special Mealybug Kit
€37,60
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3-in-1 Multi-Insect Natural Spray
€14,90
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Ready-to-Use Neem Oil 500 ml
€13,90
Going further
- How to Treat Mealybugs Naturally on Your Plants?
- Anti-Mealybug: Complete 2026 Comparison – Spray vs Natural Kit

Pest
Aphids
What you can see: Green or black colonies on young shoots
How do I get rid of aphids naturally?
Spray a 100% plant-based aphid treatment directly onto the colonies, under the young leaves and on the buds, and repeat every 3 to 5 days: they reproduce very quickly.
Jungle Feed solutions
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Natural Aphid Killer Spray 500 ml
€10,90
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Ready-to-Use Black Soap 500 ml
€9,90
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Fern Fermented Extract 500 ml
€10,90
Going further
- How to Treat Aphids Naturally on Your Plants?
- Natural Anti-Aphid vs Pyrèthre Vert and KB Pucerons: 2026 Comparison

Pest
Red spider mites
What you can see: Fine webs, dull leaves speckled with yellow
How do I get rid of red spider mites?
Increase humidity, shower the foliage, then treat under the leaves every 5 to 7 days for 3 weeks: the eggs survive the first application.
Jungle Feed solutions
Going further
- How to Treat Red Spider Mites Naturally on Your Plants?
- Natural Anti-Mite vs Pyrèthre Vert / KB Acariens Acaricide: A Comparison

Pest
Ants
What you can see: Ants climbing up the stems or in the pot
Why are there ants on my plant and what should I do?
They almost always signal aphids or mealybugs: treat these pests first, then lay a barrier of diatomaceous earth.
Jungle Feed solutions
Going further
Not sure? Do the diagnosis →
Pest
Caterpillars
What you can see: Devoured leaves, wormy fruit
How do I fight caterpillars naturally?
Pick off the visible caterpillars, set pheromone traps from spring and encourage natural predators such as tits.

Disease or symptom
Powdery mildew
What you can see: White powdery coating on the leaves
How do I treat powdery mildew naturally?
Remove the affected parts, improve air circulation around the plant and spray horsetail fermented feed every week for as long as the symptoms persist.
Jungle Feed solutions
Going further
- How to Treat Powdery Mildew Naturally on Your Plants?
- Garlic Fermented Extract: Natural Fungicide against Powdery and Downy Mildew | Guide

Disease or symptom
Downy mildew
What you can see: Yellowish oily patches, grey down underneath
How do I treat downy mildew naturally?
As prevention, spray horsetail fermented feed every 2 weeks from spring. At the first signs, remove the affected parts: it spreads very quickly in damp weather.
Jungle Feed solutions
Going further
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Disease or symptom
Rust
What you can see: Orange pustules under the leaves
How do I treat plant rust naturally?
Remove and destroy the affected leaves, without composting them, then treat with horsetail fermented feed every 2 weeks.
Jungle Feed solutions
Going further
Not sure? Do the diagnosis →
Disease or symptom
Black spot
What you can see: Black spots on rose leaves, which turn yellow and fall
How do I treat black spot on roses naturally?
Pick up the fallen leaves, treat with horsetail fermented feed from early spring and avoid wetting the foliage when watering.
Jungle Feed solutions
Going further
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Disease or symptom
Yellow leaves
What you can see: Leaves turning yellow or going soft
Why are my plant's leaves turning yellow?
Most often overwatering, sometimes a deficiency or a lack of light: adjust the watering first, then add a suitable natural fertiliser.
Jungle Feed solutions
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Natural Fertiliser for Houseplants & Rare Plants 500 ml
€14,90
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Jungle Boost Organic Fertiliser for Houseplants
€5,95
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Nettle Fermented Extract
€10,90
Going further
- Why Are My Plants' Leaves Turning Yellow? Causes and Natural Solutions
- The Watering Guide: Find the Perfect Rhythm for Your Jungle
Pest
Whitefly
What you can see: A cloud of tiny white flies when you shake the plant
How do I get rid of whiteflies?
Trap the adults with yellow traps, then treat under the leaves with neem oil or black soap for 3 to 4 weeks.
Jungle Feed solutions
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Sticky Insect Traps for Plants
from €1,49
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Ready-to-Use Neem Oil 500 ml
€13,90
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Ready-to-Use Black Soap 500 ml
€9,90
Pest
Slugs and snails
What you can see: Nibbled leaves, shiny trails on the ground
How do I keep slugs and snails away naturally?
Surround vulnerable plants with a barrier of diatomaceous earth, renewed after every rain, and water in the morning instead.
Jungle Feed solutions
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Woodlice
What you can see: Young shoots and fruit nibbled at night
How do I keep woodlice away from plants?
Reduce standing moisture, lay a barrier of diatomaceous earth and refuge traps to move them away from the plants.
Jungle Feed solutions
Not sure? Do the diagnosis →Disease or symptom
Sooty mould
What you can see: A black, soot-like coating on the leaves
How do I treat sooty mould naturally?
Clean the leaves with black soap, then treat the insects that produce the honeydew: aphids, mealybugs or whiteflies.
Jungle Feed solutions
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