Jasmine Plant Leaf Drop After Indoor Move and Sevin Spray

Patty brought a jasmine indoors when nights hit the 50s, sprayed it with Sevin, and within two weeks nearly all leaves dropped.

Mistakes and Recovery

Nick identifies two errors: (1) Plants should be acclimated gradually (in at night, out by day). (2) Sevin is too harsh; half-strength horticultural oil (e.g., ultra-fine oil, Organocide) is better for pests. Granular insecticide on soil handles soil-dwelling bugs.

Recovery Plan

Move plant back outside during the day, in at night. Let nature revive it. Use horticultural oil at half strength if pests reappear.