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Most movers will not take your plants in the
moving van, as there is little chance they will
survive. There are no temperature controls in
a moving van; therefore temperature changes
may be extreme. In addition, the plants will
not be watered, or receive any sunlight, from
the time they leave until the time they arrive.
Should a mover allow your plants to be loaded
with the rest of your belongings - it will be
at your own risk. The following tips may be
helpful in preparing your plants for transport.
- Plants in clay or breakable containers
should either be replanted into plastic containers
or the root balls of the plant should be wrapped
tightly with damp newspaper and/or sphagnum
moss.
- Water your plants the evening before or
early on the day the plants are to be transported.
Keep in mind, if you are moving during the
winter months, water in the root system may
freeze during transport. During warm weather,
plants with an abundance of water in the root
systems may develop fungus.
- To assist with temperature fluctuations
during transport, wrapping layers of dry newspaper
around the root ball or around the plastic
pots and the plant stem is useful in insulating
each plant. The colder the temperature, the
more insulation needed.
- Prune larger plants to ensure leaves are
not damaged during transportation. This will
also promote new growth to the plant. Note
it is not advisable to prune cacti or succulents.
- Air holes should be pre-punched into the
cartons in which the plants will be packed.
- Make sure you have a carton large enough
to protect the leaves and tops of the plants.
Secure the individual plants in the carton
by placing wadded packing paper around the
pots between each plant.
- When the plants reach your destination,
they should immediately be unpacked, re-potted,
watered and fertilized.
Some cities, especially in the US or overseas,
may have strict restrictions on plants and plant
material. Check with the local Department of
Agriculture for any restrictions or requirements.
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