How to Move a Home with Plants
You invest plenty of time and resources in caring for your house plants. Hence, it is understandable that you would want to take them with you to your new home with as much care as possible. Moving houseplants to your new home is a complex process. They are sensitive and too much pressure or stress may damage (or worse kill) the plants. You will need: Shatter-proof plastic pots Sharp scissors or gardening shears Insecticides/pesticides
Repot Plants If you are taking your potted plants, it's best to repot them into shatter-proof plastic pots at least 2 weeks before the move. Ceramic or clay pots are more susceptible to damage and are heavier than plastic ones. Hence, repotting can help reduce the risk of damage and clean up after broken pots and scattered soil. The lighter pots also make the plants easier to carry.
Check the plants for insects or parasites Two weeks prior to your scheduled moving day or before packing your plants, check your plants for insects and parasites. This way, you can avoid bringing them to your new home and infecting your new garden or plants. If your plants are infected, treat them with pesticides or insecticides immediately. Please note that if you are moving with Whybirds, you will not be allowed to bring the pesticides during the move. You will have to find a way to dispose of the leftovers.
Prune taller plants If you're bringing taller plants, it's ideal to prune excess foliage to avoid damaging the plants when they are packed for the move. You may also bind or tie branches that overhang the base of the plants so they won't snap or break whilst your belongings are being transported.
Water the plants A few days before the move, water the plants as you normally would. Whilst it is important to keep your house plants hydrated, make sure that you do not give them too much water, especially as the day of the move approaches. Too much moisture might cause fungus to grow when you're moving during summer or warm weather, or cause the plants to freeze when moving during winter or cold weather.
Pack the plants Use moving boxes that are sturdy enough to support the weight of the plants you are packing. Larger plants may need additional support and protection to prevent their branches and limbs from breaking during the move. You use wires or DIY braces to support the weight of the plant, even if the moving vehicle is put under pressure whilst taking tight corners.
Secure the plants Keep your plants from moving too much while in transit by adding packing papers or blankets to fill the gaps, especially around the base of the pots. This will hold the plants in place, making the plants less susceptible to damage.
Seal and label the boxes Once you have packed and secured the plants, seal the boxes using high quality packing tape to make sure that the boxes will not come apart when the vehicle is put under pressure. Using a cutter, a pair of scissors, or any sharp object, create tiny holes around the boxes so the plants can breathe even after the box has been sealed.
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