I've had some new plants for two months now, but I'm super paranoid about them possibly making my happy, thriving plants sick. Even though some of the new plants look healthy and others seem a bit off, I'm just not sure how to tell if they're sick or if they have pests. It's stressing me out!
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When you mention 'sick', are you talking about actual infections, like bacteria or fungus? Usually, pests are pretty noticeable, and damage from tiny pests can be visible too. Just keep an eye out!
When I get new plants, I always quarantine them for a few weeks to keep an eye out for bugs and other problems. If they've been shipped from far away, they definitely need some time to adjust too!
But what am I actually looking for?
I totally get where you're coming from! It takes some time to learn how to spot issues with new plants. Don't hesitate to ask specific questions about a plant on forums like r/plantclinic; they can be super helpful! Hang in there!
Honestly, I just stress myself out over it all!