Plant quarantine

[rubyduby]

I searched the forum for advise but could only find info on quarantining fish...I would like to know if I should quarantine plants that I have ordered from a local nursery here in Florida...If so, for how long and what do I look for?

 

[Mmathis]

Try this link.

How to Treat Pond Plants With Potassium Permanganate

When you create a plant pond, you run the risk of introducing bacteria and other harmful components. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a chemical with oxidizing qualities. It will react with the contents of a pond, such as bacteria, fish, sediments and algae, and kill fish pathogens such as...

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[rubyduby]

Try this link.

How to Treat Pond Plants With Potassium Permanganate

When you create a plant pond, you run the risk of introducing bacteria and other harmful components. Potassium permanganate (KMnO4) is a chemical with oxidizing qualities. It will react with the contents of a pond, such as bacteria, fish, sediments and algae, and kill fish pathogens such as...

www.gardenguides.com

Thank you Mmathis!