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Centipedes in Mass Cane Soil: Harmless but Unwanted

Centipedes in a never-outdoor plant came with nursery soil. They don’t harm the plant. Flood pot (up to rim) for 30 mins to force them out. Better nurseries use sterile soil; request exchange. Temperature/moisture changes brought them to surface.

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