I fielded a phone call from a college kid moving from Philly to LA and he want to know the best way to move his plants. All jokes about a college guy and his plants aside, moving live plants can be a challenging. Live plants are typically difficult to pack and protect during the moving process. In fact, there are even some laws which prohibits moving a plant in a moving truck or van. This customer inspired me to do a little research and compile some tips.
- Because of the challenges transporting plants, the best way to move your live plants is in the vehicle that you are driving. Keeping your plants in the car or the cab of your truck has several benefits:
- It allows you to keep track of your plants health and protection during transport and avoids the temperature fluctuations in a van or trailer.
- You can water them as needed although with a little prep work, you'll have better luck. Water them well the week ahead of your move and then keep plants a little dryer than you would generally while in transit. These keeps them from making mess in your car and prevents them from trying to grow or build it root network en route. Much like when you transplant, water a bit more upon arrival to stabilize you plant.
- Plants need sunlight, keep leaves exposed. This also lets your plants breathe.
- Wrap the pot and stems with newspaper or burlap. This protects the plant and limits moisture loss.
Consider moving into temporary pots or proctect fragile pots with bubble wrap and packing materials.
Lastly, consider if it is worth the hassle. You could donate your plants to a local nursing home or friends before you move and know that they'll have a happy home.
Best of luck!
Christopher Johnston
FlexBox Mobile Storage
www.GoFlexBox.com
888 GoFlexBox (463-5392)
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