It's a leafy plant and pretty fragile - I don't want to ruin it.
2006-12-13 01:17:22 · 4 answers · asked by FoxAnswers 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Garden & Landscape
I raise African violets, and have shipped and received any number of plants. It depends somewhat on the structure of the plant, but it's important to support the leaves (lots of people use those styrofoam "peanuts"), to make sure the soil or roots are moist (a wet paper towel around the root ball, surrounded in turn by plastic wrap is good), and to make sure the plant is kept above freezing (lots of growers use heat packs for this). If your packaging can do that, then chances are good that it will arrive safely at its destination.
2006-12-13 03:00:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Surround it with balled up newspaper, to make a cushion barrier around it. Make sure the plant is moist before packing and ship it same day you pack it. Insure it and have confirmation on receiving it. The plant will show shock and stress after it's unpacked, but it's normal with 90% of the plants and should recover well.
2006-12-13 09:26:50 · answer #2 · answered by ccs29745 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wraped and crated, this side up. Insure it...
A florist may be able to help. Sometimes it is cheaper to buy a new one then to transport.
2006-12-13 09:21:08 · answer #3 · answered by sanbornstrees 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The UPS store can help you.
2006-12-13 09:21:56 · answer #4 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋