clove oil nanoemulsion on Pothos
Quick answer
If your Pothos has clove oil nanoemulsion, the most likely cause is: Clove oil nanoemulsion (eugenol 65.67%, benzyl alcohol 32.37%) at 73.76nm droplet size inhibits Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii by binding to cellobiose dehydrogenase and pectate lyase enzymes, disrupting fungal cell wall degradation.
Start here:
- 1. 1. Combine cold-pressed clove oil with Tween 80 surfactant in 2:1 ratio (v/v)
- 2. 2. Add water to achieve 10% v/v oil concentration
Why Pothos gets clove oil nanoemulsion
Epipremnum aureum
Clove oil nanoemulsion (eugenol 65.67%, benzyl alcohol 32.37%) at 73.76nm droplet size inhibits Rhizoctonia solani and Sclerotium rolfsii by binding to cellobiose dehydrogenase and pectate lyase enzymes, disrupting fungal cell wall degradation.
How to reverse clove oil nanoemulsion on Pothos
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1. Combine cold-pressed clove oil with Tween 80 surfactant in 2:1 ratio (v/v)
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2. Add water to achieve 10% v/v oil concentration
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3. Sonicate at 700W for 30 minutes using ultrasonic homogenizer
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4. Maintain ice bath throughout sonication to prevent eugenol degradation
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5. Resulting droplet size: 73.76nm with 0.227 polydispersity index (highly uniform)
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6. Dilute concentrate to 3000 ppm for working solution
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7. Soak pothos cutting bases for 30 minutes before planting in infested soil
Keep clove oil nanoemulsion off this Pothos
Store in dark glass containers away from heat. Use within 60 days. Keep refrigerated when not in use. Shake well before each use as nanoemulsions can settle over time.
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