orchids, haworthias, and ZZ plants. They wrap these plants in their "web," which expands at a rapid rate. Consequently, the ...

Spider mites, scale insects, thrips, and mealybugs are common invaders of moth orchids. They reproduce and spread fast. They are often hard to see unless you inspect them carefully with a ...

Monitoring: Regularly inspect quarantined plants for mealybugs and treat them with an insecticide as needed. Recordkeeping: ...

If you have a precious collection of, say, cacti, African violets or orchids, it is worth quarantining new plants for a month or so before mixing them with the others. Stripping old bark off indoor ...