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I am shipping my car and THEY won't let me put a houseplant in it, of course you can't take your plants on the airplane when you fly, and I don't suppose moving companies (or ABF-U pack) will let me pack plants in either!! So if you're not driving across country (and I'm not....1,700 miles is just toooo far) how do you transport your plants to your new state??
I'm a houseplant person, too, kitty3. I really enjoy them. Unfortunately, there really isn't anything you can do. Sometimes you just have to let them go to a good home and start again.
I know you didn't ask for anymore advice than that, so forgive me for presuming to add more. Since you're moving 1,700 miles and making a brand new start for yourself (Congratulations! How exciting is that?), try to shed as much extra stuff as possible and start your new life lighter, freed from a lot of clutter and "stuff." It may seem hard to get rid of things, but once you do, and settle in, you'll be amazed at how light and freeing it really is!
Anyone know if it's possible to ship plants through UPS or through the US postal system?
I don't believe it's legal to do that, actually. I'm not sure but something in me has a check about it. Besides, the way the boxes get treated by the post office and UPS, even with very careful packing, the plant would arrive an utter mess!
The only other thought, if your plants have dear sentimental value, is to put them in "foster care" with a friend or family member who'll be eventually driving out to your new home and can bring them along. BUT, depending on what state you're moving to, regulations might prohibit bringing in the plants in any way-shape-form. I know that Florida requires an inspection certificate for any houseplants crossing the state line.
[quote=mawipafl;3269238]The only other thought, if your plants have dear sentimental value, is to put them in "foster care" with a friend or family member who'll be eventually driving out to your new home and can bring them along. [/i]
If you have a friend willing to drive 1,700 miles just to bring you your houseplants, you should marry that person, relative or not! LOL That's a VERY good friend to do that!
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BUT, depending on what state you're moving to, regulations might prohibit bringing in the plants in any way-shape-form. I know that Florida requires an inspection certificate for any houseplants crossing the state line.
That's just stupid. Of course, in Florida, I can see the need for it.
kitty
I have mailed cutting of some of my plants all over the US.
One thing you might do with the really special plants is start some cuttings and once you get to your new home have a friend send you the cuttings.
You will need to remove the cutting from the pot and wrap the roots with damp paper towels then place in a big zip bag. use popcorn to cushion them in the box. Also use the 3 day priority mail.
One thing to remember is 1700 miles is going to probably result in a totally new planting zone.
kitty
I have mailed cutting of some of my plants all over the US.
One thing you might do with the really special plants is start some cuttings and once you get to your new home have a friend send you the cuttings.
You will need to remove the cutting from the pot and wrap the roots with damp paper towels then place in a big zip bag. use popcorn to cushion them in the box. Also use the 3 day priority mail.
One thing to remember is 1700 miles is going to probably result in a totally new planting zone.
I asked the new homeowners if they wanted my plants - and they said yes. They were excited and happy as they were in the same situation.
I did re-pot 2 of them because I liked those particular containers (and they were rather expensive).
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