While shifting one is left with
no other option than to leave their plants as taking them along is not
always easy. But as one also develops affinity for these long cared
plants so leaving them becomes even more painful. So, to ward off all
your such dilemmas, we provide you with the complete tips on relocation
of your plants.
- Trim or prune plants two or three weeks prior to your move to
avoid any damage to the leaves during the move.
- Provide your plant with the pest treatment one week before
relocating. Place the plants in the black plastic bag with bugs or
pest strip, this would help in killing any pest in the plant or in
the soil.
- If you find moving your plants to be troublesome, you might take
their cutting instead.
- Couch the leaves with wet paper several times to keep them moist
during the move. Place these plants in cardboard containers and
label them as "Do not load". Do not forget to provide the
boxes with the provision for the ventilation of air.
- Plants should be unpacked as soon as you reach your new place.
Hold the plants from the bottom to avoid the breaking of stems.
- Water your plants in the evening of the day before moving. They
should be watered as per the season and its requirements.
- To protect your plants from temperature variations, insulate them
by covering their root balls with many layers of dry newspaper.
- Apart from these do not forget to call your local U.S department
of agriculture to inquire about the rules and regulations regarding
the moving of plants in that state.
- Since some movers do not agree at transporting plants, so they
must be carried along with you at your own risk.
