Weird question, but can plant pests just appear out of nowhere or are the always brought in on a new plant?
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It depends on location of the plant: is it near a window that gets opened? How often you water: are you keeping your soil too moist and causing fungus? There’s lots of reasons for pests, but it doesn’t always have to be a new plant. You’re working with organic matter and that’s where pests are at home!
The best way of making sure it’s not the new plant is to keep said new plant in a separate room for a few weeks. Make sure to keep an eye on the soil, leaf texture / pattern, leaf drooping or browning, maybe add some cinnamon on the top layer of soil as a preventative measure, and then once you’re certain the plant is pest free you can add to the collection.
Even if a plant looks like the cleanest, freshest new friend they always live upstairs for isolation first
Sorry if I’ve rambled, I hope this makes sense!
The best way of making sure it’s not the new plant is to keep said new plant in a separate room for a few weeks. Make sure to keep an eye on the soil, leaf texture / pattern, leaf drooping or browning, maybe add some cinnamon on the top layer of soil as a preventative measure, and then once you’re certain the plant is pest free you can add to the collection.
Even if a plant looks like the cleanest, freshest new friend they always live upstairs for isolation first
Sorry if I’ve rambled, I hope this makes sense!
