How To Move Your Plants To Your New Space
Moving house plants is a struggle that many of us are familiar with. House plants are delicate and require special care when moving. The professionals from our moving company in Philadelphia, PA, can help you pack and move house plants in the safest way possible so your plant survives the stress of a move. Here are some of our tips to successfully move your plants:
Prep Your Plants
When packing for a move, there are a few steps you should take to prepare your plants for transportation. A few weeks prior to your move, repot your plants into shatter-proof potters. You should also prune your plants for easy handling and transport (just don’t prune your ferns or succulents!). Pruning can also create healthier growth in your new space. Apply any insecticides about a week prior to your move. You should water your plants as normal, taking care to not overwater during cold or hot months. Overwatering can cause your plants to freeze or experience bacterial growth.
Pack Them Up
Plants need to be packed with care due to their highly sensitive leaves and soil. Depending on the size of your plant, packing recommendations differ.
Large plants should be wrapped with a soft material, such as an old bed sheet. Wrap any branches in tissue paper to prevent breakage. You should place large plants in individual boxes.
Small plants can be protected by wrapping a plastic bag around them. Secure the plastic bag at the base of the plant to prevent soil spillage. You can fit multiple small plants in a single moving box without fear of damage. Just be sure there is a buffer material between each plant so they don’t crash into one another while on the moving truck.
When packing your plants, it’s important to poke a few holes in the tops and sides of the box so the plants can breathe. Our professional movers will take care to stack and organize your plants in the truck to prevent damage.
Unpacking
When you arrive at your home, unpack your plants as soon as possible. You should open the box from the bottom and remove the plant by the planter to prevent pulling or breaking the leaves. Once they are out of the box, re-pot them into the same or similar planters they were in prior to the move. Try to keep them in the same location in your new space for a week or two so they can get acclimated to the new environment. If you notice signs of transplant shock, give the plant a few days to recover before treating it.
Having a professional help you with moving and packing your plants will ensure that they are safe and secure during the process. Our trained, experienced movers will provide you with the necessary instructions to ensure the safe packing and moving of your plants and will load them in a way that allows for exceptional protection during the move. Our professional movers use the best quality packing materials to protect your plants from damage or breakage.
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