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Tips On Moving Houseplants
If you're moving long-distance, you'll want to move plants in a temperature-controlled
environment, such as your car.
Extreme temperatures and lack of fresh air in a moving van can be fatal to your
plants.
Here are some tips for making sure your plants survive the trip to their new home:
- 3 Weeks Before Moving Day
—Repot any plants in
clay pots into unbreakable, plastic containers. The new pot should be big enough to hold the plant, without being too
big. Jumping pot sizes can cause plants to respond poorly.
2 Weeks Before Moving Day
—Prune larger plants.
Pruning will make packing easier and produce healthy, bushy, compact, attractive houseplants. You can prune by simply
pinching back newer growth with your thumb and forefinger.
1 Week Before Moving
—Eliminate any insects
or plant parasites. Pesticides may contain harmful chemicals so use them with care and always follow label directions.
—Another way to kill pests is to put the entire plant in a black, plastic utility bag
for about six hours with a bug/pest strip or an animal flea collar. Keep the bag in a cool, shady area.
2 Days Before Moving
—Make sure your plants
are getting their normal dose of water. Keep in mind that during the winter months, roots saturated with moisture may
freeze. In warmer weather, over-watered plants are subject to damaging fungus growth during transit.
Moving Day
—Pack your plants in the
morning, or the night before. Conventional packing cartons are good for moving plants. Securely anchor each plant to
prevent slipping when the box is lifted or jostled during transit. To do this, place the pot in a box, making sure it
fits snugly in the bottom. Use paper around the base of the pot to hold it in place. Next, cushion branches and leaves
of the plant with soft paper. Finally, punch air holds in the sides of the box and loosely fasten the lid.
—Set the boxes upright and clearly mark the lids to avoid putting them into the van
with the furniture and your other belongings. If you follow this procedure, your plants will be ready to travel safely
for up to four days.
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