Aclimatization; Repotting Guide for Imported Plants — Our Process

Step-by-step Procedure

1. Tag every plant immediately: Make sure each plant has a primary tag. Add extra labels when using temporary cups.
2. Prepare nutrient solution (if using): Use a trusted recipe. Don’t add ingredients unsuitable for foliar application if not spraying.
3. Initial soak (~30 minutes): Soak plants to rehydrate roots and loosen debris. After soaking, place each plant in a labeled temporary cup.
4. Let plants rest while preparing substrate (~1 hour): Allow plants to sit in labeled cups while you prepare pots, substrate, and treated moss.
5. Treat the sphagnum moss (optional but recommended): Remove debris. If using H₂O₂: dilute 3% hydrogen peroxide with filtered water (many use 1:1) and soak ~30 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Squeeze moss until damp, not dripping.
6. Repot — arrange roots, fill, and position: Gently arrange roots, add substrate, position the plant, and press lightly (avoid compacting).
7. Top with treated moss: Use prepared sphagnum as a top layer for most new pots — not for germinating seeds or tiny seedlings.
8. Aftercare & humidity management: Use temporary humidity tent if needed. Gradually lower humidity to 45–60% RH once roots are strong. Quarantine new plants for a few weeks.

Special Notes

• Seedlings & germination: avoid heavy moss topping and high humidity until plants are established.
• Foliar feeding: follow dilution recommendations—overly concentrated sprays can burn leaves.
• When tired: don't repot when fatigued. Mistakes happen when you're not focused.

Quick Tips

• Label liberally — it prevents NOIDs.
• Take “before” photos when unboxing shipments.
• Observe daily during the first week for signs of stress or pests.
• Keep a simple log (repot date, nutrient mix used).

Printable Checklist

Click here here to download the checklist.