Houseplant hacks: should you always quarantine new plants to avoid pests spreading?
Any new addition to your collection can contain stowaways, so you’d be wise to deploy a little patience – but how long is long enough? The problem There is nothing quite like the joy of bringing home a new plant. You find the perfect spot, nestle it in among your others, and stand back to admire the new arrival. What you cannot see are its passengers: a few spider mites tucked under a leaf, mealybug eggs in a joint,
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- The Guardian
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- 18 Aug 2026, 09:00 UTC
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- Gynelle Leon
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- Houseplants
Any new addition to your collection can contain stowaways, so you’d be wise to deploy a little patience – but how long is long enough? The problem There is nothing quite like the joy of bringing home a new plant. You find the perfect spot, nestle it in among your others, and stand back to admire the new arrival. What you cannot see are its passengers: a few spider mites tucked under a leaf, mealybug eggs in a joint,
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Houseplant hacks: should you always quarantine new plants to avoid pests spreading?
Any new addition to your collection can contain stowaways, so you’d be wise to deploy a little patience – but how long is long enough? The problem There is nothing quite like the joy of bringing home a new plant. You find the perfect spot, nestle it in among your others, and stand back to admire the new arrival. What you cannot see are its passengers: a few spider mites tucked under a leaf, mealybug eggs in a joint,
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