How to Send Plants by Post
Sending plants by post isn't a difficult task. Preparing the plant in advance and packing properly in the box will ensure a safe travel. Sending them yourself is less expensive than ordering from an online floral shop. Check with local agriculture guidelines pertaining to sending certain plants to different areas of the country or out of the country. It is best to pack small plants without a container to save money on posting.
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Things You'll Need
- Water
- Newspaper
- Plastic grocery bag
- Shipping box
- Tissue paper
- Packing tape
- Recipient's address
Instructions
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Water the plant that is being sent by post the day before thoroughly to ensure the roots and the foliage will not dry out during transit.
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Dig up the plant from your garden or take it out of the nursery container carefully. Shake any access soil off of the roots.
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Wrap roots in damp newspaper making sure the paper is not dripping wet. Place newspaper-wrapped roots in a plastic grocery bag tying lightly. Leave the foliage unwrapped.
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Place the wrapped plant in a shipping box just big enough for the plant. Stuff any extra space with tissue paper to prevent movement during shipment.
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Seal the box securely with tape and address the box to the recipient. Post overnight to ensure a fast delivery.
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References
- Photo Credit plant image by prinzesa from Fotolia.com
