A Couple of Weeks Before Moving
- Prune plants to facilitate packing. Consult
a florist or a plant book for instructions.
A Week Before Moving
- Place your plants in a black plastic bag, along
with a bug/pest strip, conventional flea collar or bug powder.
Close the bag and place in a cool area overnight to kill any pests
on the plant or in the soil.
The Day Before You Move
- Place the plants in cardboard containers. Hold
them in place with dampened newspaper or packing paper. Use paper
to cushion the leaves and place a final layer of wet paper on
top to keep them moist. If you must leave your plants behind,
then take cuttings. Put them in a plastic bag with wet paper towels
around them.
On Moving Day
- Set the boxes aside and mark "DO NOT LOAD"
so they won't be taken on the moving van. Close the boxes and
punch air holes in the top before loading into your car.
When Moving
- Park your car in a shaded area in the summer
and a sunny spot in the winter.
Upon Arrival
- Unpack the plants as soon as possible after
arrival. Remove plants through the bottom of the box to avoid
breaking the stems. Do not expose the plants to much sunlight
at first. Let them get gradually accustomed to more light.
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