[masangeldeez]

I also am moving to florida and want to take all my houseplants any suggestions??

[KathyA11]

Just an FYI if you grow roses up north -- don't bother digging them up and bringing them to Florida to plant here unless you're going to keep them in containers. They're on the wrong rootstock for Florida. To do well in Florida, roses need to be grafted to Fortuniana rootstock. Those you've had up north are likely grafted onto Dr. Huey or multiflora rootstock, or on their own roots, and that rootstock just isn't suitable for Florida due to the nematodes in the soil.

[alipoo10]

Hi, I am also moving to Florida...did you ever find out if you can bring your plants? I too have plants that I got from my Grandfather, as well as plants I have had almost 30 years. Thank you! Ali

[Freesample]

Yes you can bring your House Plants with you as long as they are not of an Invasive Species which is listed on the Fl Dept of Ag website. If you are in a U-Haul or other type Rental Truck you will need to stop at The Ag Inspection Stations at the entry point. On most occasions you will be waved on through however you may be required to pull to the right and open the Rental Truck or Trailer for a visual inspection. If you look suspicious you may get the X-Ray treatment but that is rare. If you are coming in on I75 you can stop at Exit 1 in Georgia and talk to any Truck Drivers at the Flying J or T/A and ask what the Ag Station in Fl is doing and they can tell you if they have been listening the CB Radio. The same goes for I95 and Exit 1 in St Mary's, Ga at the Wilco.

[kyle19125]

Originally Posted by Freesample

Yes you can bring your House Plants with you as long as they are not of an Invasive Species which is listed on the Fl Dept of Ag website. If you are in a U-Haul or other type Rental Truck you will need to stop at The Ag Inspection Stations at the entry point. On most occasions you will be waved on through however you may be required to pull to the right and open the Rental Truck or Trailer for a visual inspection. If you look suspicious you may get the X-Ray treatment but that is rare. If you are coming in on I75 you can stop at Exit 1 in Georgia and talk to any Truck Drivers at the Flying J or T/A and ask what the Ag Station in Fl is doing and they can tell you if they have been listening the CB Radio. The same goes for I95 and Exit 1 in St Mary's, Ga at the Wilco.

I moved down a year ago via I-95 in a U-Haul and did not see any signs indicating that I had to stop for inspection. I'm also pretty sure I didn't outrun any law enforcement vehicles trying to stop me either.

[DodgeGirl78]

We moved with a Uhaul, stopped at the AG station, they had us open up and the first thing looking at them were my house plants LOL The officer said thanks , have a nice day.

[Hemidancer]

Yay! I will be moving down in a week, and most of my stuff will be on a United Van Lines truck, but my houseplants will be in my Jeep, along with my cats and a few other personal valuables. I will be packing them in cardboard boxes to protect them from getting damaged by shifting cargo. It doesn't sound like they'll draw all that much attention, especially after the posts I've read here. Thanks all!

[lmparsons]

I was planning to bring a couple of SC nursery stock myrtles to plant at my new home in polk county fl. but was told that restrictions to prevent bringing insects or fire ants into Florida was the reason. So I will wait to buy safe trees once I get into my house. But the houseplant was allowed in as long as it is kept inside.

[Imamimix2]

I live in ky and have several outdoor yucca trees. I take them inside in winter and use grow lights. I’m moving to Florida and was wondering if I can take some with me in my car?

[sasie123]

Originally Posted by kyle19125

I moved down a year ago via I-95 in a U-Haul and did not see any signs indicating that I had to stop for inspection. I'm also pretty sure I didn't outrun any law enforcement vehicles trying to stop me either.

I-95 DOES NOT have any Agricultural Inspections........