Isolation Bubbles for infected plants
Two types of bags, same solution.
How to isolate an infected plant and while keeping in its favorite spot.
Isolating plants that have been in the same spot for a long time to a less desirable spot can present a problem for the plant.
Isolating in a completely sealed off plastic bubble can keep it in the preferred location during treatment,
without risk to other plants nearby.
Choice #1: Use a soft dry cleaning bag.
Tightly tie off the end with the hole for the hanger. That will be the bottom.
Open the bag and roll it all the way down (not so easy, but doable).
Place the treated plant on top of knotted end, moving the knot slightly off to the side, so it is not sitting under the pot.
Slowly roll the bag up and over the entire plant making sure it is long enough to reach well over the top of the plant.
Get a straw and tape.
Bring the top of the bag together i a small cluster and hold it tight.
Place the straw in the of the gathered portion so that it reaches into the bubble and tape tightly around the gathered portion and straw.
Blow air into the bubble through the straw
(don't inhale since you are not a pest and don't need whatever was sprayed on the plant in your lungs)
capping the hole each time you need to take a breath.
Once the entire bag is puffed up into a bubble, remove the straw, and immediately twist the top and tape it, so no air escapes.
Choice #2:
Use a vacuum sealed storage bag.
Easier and even more effective than the first choice.
Use a bag that is large enough to contain the entire plant.
Place the plant in the bottom of the bag.
Zip the bag closed, except for a small portion to insert a straw.
Blow air into the bag until it is completely filled and close off.
These bags offer the advantage of being more durable and creates a micro-environment for the plant being treated.
It can be kept in its usual spot - room allowing.
If placed elsewhere, make sure plant receives sufficient light.
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