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🌿 1. Don’t Repot Immediately (Unless You Have To)
It’s tempting to repot a new plant into a decorative container right away—but most plants need time to acclimate first. Repotting immediately can cause transplant shock, especially if the plant is already adjusting to new light and humidity conditions.
✅ Do this instead:
- Keep the plant in its nursery pot for at least 1–2 weeks.
- Place the nursery pot inside your decorative pot as a temporary cover (just make sure it drains).
🔍 2. Inspect for Pests
Before placing your plant near other houseplants, check it for unwanted hitchhikers like:
- Spider mites
- Mealybugs
- Aphids
- Fungus gnats
✅ Do this:
- Look under leaves, along stems, and in the soil.
- Wipe leaves with a damp cloth and consider a light spray of neem oil as a natural preventive measure.
🧼 3. Clean the Leaves
Nursery plants often have dusty or dirty leaves from the store or greenhouse. Cleaning them helps the plant breathe and photosynthesize more effectively.
✅ Use a soft, damp cloth or a gentle spray in the shower or sink to remove dust.
🌞 4. Choose the Right Spot (Light Matters!)
Plants in garden centers often live under artificial lights or in greenhouses. Your home environment will be different—so you’ll need to find a spot with the right light based on the plant’s needs.
🌤️ Bright indirect light: Great for most tropical houseplants like pothos, snake plants, and philodendrons.
☀️ Direct light: Ideal for cacti and succulents.
🌥️ Low light: Perfect for ZZ plants, peace lilies, or sansevierias.
📍Avoid putting your new plant in direct sun right away—it can get sunburned if it’s not used to it.
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