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You have worked hard to make your indoor plants flourish and now it is time to move them. Plants need special attention when you move. If it is a long-distance move, your plants should be moved in a temperature controlled environment if possible. Extreme temperatures and the lack of fresh air in the moving van can kill your houseplants.

Make sure you have the correct supplies to move your plants. Pack them in boxes that are strong enough to hold them. Also, use cushioning like bubble wrap or wet paper towels so the plant doesn’t hit the side of the box when transported. Wet paper towels would allow the plant to stay alive longer. To keep them healthy during your relocation, refer to the tips below on the best way to transport your plants.

1. Put holes in the box or leave the top of the box open. Without some holes the plant most likely will die
2. Water the potted plants about a day or two before the move depending on the climate at your current location. You would want to have the plants containers moist but not soggy.
3. If you are moving during warm weather cover the pots with plastic bag - reducing water evaporation this way
4. For plant with large foliage, consider trimming them about two weeks before the move. Plants loose water through their leaves. Trimming plants back would reduce the chance of accidental tear, reduce water evaporation and will slow the plant metabolism for a short while
5. Load the plants at the back of the truck, so they will be the first to be taken off
6. Do not let the plants stay in the van overnight.
7. Pack garden chemicals very carefully. If you decide not to take them with you, give them to a neighbor who gardens.
8. When you have arrived to your new home unpack your plants first. This will insure that they will survive.

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