New orchids to your collections - procedure

[theloyalplum]

I always quarantine my new plants to some extent. I also do a visual inspection for pests and an alcohol wipe down just in case. I also repot fairly soon to check root health and for pests especially slugs and snails. I also always transition the plants into a pot and media that fit my growing style, though I have skipped this and the repot occasionally if I knew the vendor and/or talked to the vendor about it beforehand. I work in a fairly dense space, so any pest or otherwise will travel quickly, so I do everything I can to prevent it! You can never be too careful!