If you are looking to bring a new plant home from a big box store or even a local greenhouse it is important to thoroughly inspect the plant before you buy it. This can save you from unwanted pests and disease.
What to inspect:
If anything about the plant seems off find another one to purchase. If you do find a plant to buy, make sure to quarantine it from the rest of your collection for 2 weeks. That way if you missed any pests or diseases, you won't be spreading it to all of your plants. I recommend cleaning the foliage with insecticidal soap directly after you bring it home. I would also check the soil and make sure that it is compatible with your plant. A lot of the time big plant greenhouses use very heavy soil that stays sopping wet when watered. I like to repot any new plants I receive in my own soil mix to reduce risk of overwatering/underwatering. Click here to check out my blog on new houseplant protocols for further information.
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