The FIRST thing I do when I get new plants is…
Unpot them!
So much can be learned by seeing the soil and roots. You might find that the plant is rootbound and needs a bigger pot. You might find that the plant is actually just a bunch of cuttings and doesn’t need as big of a pot as it came in.
I also like to unpot to remove the original soil and plant the plant in my preferred mix since that’s what works best for my care routine.
Once I repot, then I’ll water and spray down the plants to remove any pests or as a preventative.
What do you do when you first get a plant?
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