Slugs and Millipedes in Repotted Plant: Just Outdoor Hitchhikers

A neglected, waterlogged plant from a neighbor yielded slugs and millipedes during repotting. Roots were washed and repotted in fresh soil. The expert said: these were almost certainly outdoor invaders, not plant pests. Repotting was exactly right. If they reappear, photograph for ID—but they're unlikely to persist in clean, well-drained mix.