What is a good quarantine procedure for incoming plants?
One method of quarantine (used by Darrel Apps) is to peel leaves off single fans until only a nubbin is left (or you could cut close to the crown, below the soil line), and then soak in a fungicide such as Heritage. During regrowth in a greenhouse (or indoors), plants are carefully inspected: any signs of spots on foliage cause the process to be repeated. The period of quarantine apparently needs to be a full growing season or more: Darrel plans on two years. Pat Stamile has contributed this advice: If there are any plants you are unsure of I would break off the outer two or three leaves right down to the crown. Leave no bits of these outer leaves. Cut the remaining foliage down to 1-2 inches and dip the plant in Daconil. If Daconil is not available use a 10% bleach solution or a solution of 2 oz. of Zerotol in one gallon of water. The scapes and plants will be smaller than normal but you should be able to avoid rust. Do not just cut the plants back and dip without removing the outer l
