Jenn,

Try to avoid buying 'something' to take care of 'whatever'. Identify what the problem is and then get something specifically for that problem. I understand it's frustrating to have a critter dine on your babies but you've got a wealth of knowledge here. Amongst all of us, someone will have had the same experience and can lead you in the right direction. Saves time, money and frustration. We've all been there.

Linda

Probably you used too much first time. Neem oil is a good preventative against powdery mildew and it is not extremely expensive, Good to have it on a shelf.

Irina

Hi Linda and Irina,
Thanks for all the input!
I DID buy Azamax.
Irina, did you ever spray the violet leaves with Neem oil?
How much would you use say, in a quart of water?
I guess I can return the Azamax. The local Ace has all kinds of Neem products, including Rose Defense, which I used on my orchids.
gesjenn

I didn't use Neem oil for some time.

Azamax is good - Joyce and Ken Stork use it in their greenhouse - if you do not know them - Joyce is a past president of AVSA and Ken is a hybridizer of many great varieties of standard AVs. She was teaching a judging school in Denver and highly recommended this brand.

I would say = look at what is on the label - ad use half of it on 1 plant to see on how it works.

irina