How to Take Care of Shipped Plants
Just get a new plant in the mail? Congratulations! Now what? Don’t worry, I made a guide to help you take care of your shipped plant.
Know when to Order
Knowing what time of year to buy a plant online is critical to the success of your plant. Consider where it’s shipping from and where its shipping to. For example if you live in Arizona you don’t want to order your plant in the middle of the summer when its over 100 degrees. Versus if you live in Minnesota you don’t want to order your plants when it’s less than 40 degrees. Ordering your plant the right time of year will ensure the best survival when it’s in transit. I recommend March-May, September-November, taking your own climate in to consideration.
Buy from a Reputable Seller
Check the ratings. Know who you are buying from look for a reputable seller. Typically, reputable sellers know how to properly ship and pack plants to make sure they have the best chance of survival and the best method of shipping.
Open Quickly
Do your best to not let your plants sit in your mailbox or the box that it shipped in. The box may be damaged but that doesn’t mean the plant is damaged. Take it out of the box and let it breath!
Asses the Goods
Open them quickly and asses the plant. Check the leaves for travel related damaged. Look for any pests or bugs. If it was shipped bare root place it moist sphagnum moss. Then admire your new purchase.
Keep it Quarantined
When you get your new plant do not add it immediately to your collection. You need to ensure there is no pest or disease that could infect your other plants. Keep it separated for about two weeks.
Give time to adjust
Give it time to adjust, even if the leaves are damaged or you displeased with how it arrived. Your new plant needs time to get use to its new environment. It in a new place with different humility, different light and different water. Let it adjust. Do not trim or repot, let it adjust.
Once it’s happy in your home you are good to repot, typically this time frame is around 30 days. Yes, that is a good chunk of time but you will have a happy healthy plant!
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