I have gotten a lot of PMS about if I am going to sell Pelia. I have not sold anything or mailed any plants before, so my question is:
Can anyone mail plants or do I need a license?
Is it as easy as putting the plants in between wet paper napkins, into a ziplock bag, and put into a regular envelope? ( I plan to ship during spring- summer, when it isn't cold anymore)
How much is priority shipping and is it based on weight?
Do I have to tell my post office what I am shipping, such as telling they are live plants?
I live in Maryland, so unsure of any rules or regulations.
I can't think of any other questions, or any advice or help is needed.
After reading this:
Shipping Plants
by Mgamer20o0
Plants are by far extremely easy to ship compared to fish and inverts. I have sent out and got in plenty of packages. First will be how I pack, 2nd other ways to pack.
To make it easy on the person getting my plants, I place each one in its own ziplock. I add extra air into the bag so they don’t get crushed. I also make sure to dump out any extra water. You want it damp but not soaked. In the winter time its best to use heat packs. Styrofoam is also a good option. I ship USPS priority mail. I would only ship first class if someone is close or it’s a moss.
In the spring and summer time some people just use newspaper. Put tank water on it so it’s damp. Put the plants on it, roll it up, and stick it in the box. For larger plants such as big swords or stem plants this is a very good option. All plants can’t fit in ziplocks. Another option is paper towel instead of the newspaper.
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All I need to do it put stamps on an envelop and ship it?
Can anyone mail plants or do I need a license?
Is it as easy as putting the plants in between wet paper napkins, into a ziplock bag, and put into a regular envelope? ( I plan to ship during spring- summer, when it isn't cold anymore)
How much is priority shipping and is it based on weight?
Do I have to tell my post office what I am shipping, such as telling they are live plants?
I live in Maryland, so unsure of any rules or regulations.
I can't think of any other questions, or any advice or help is needed.
After reading this:
Shipping Plants
by Mgamer20o0
Plants are by far extremely easy to ship compared to fish and inverts. I have sent out and got in plenty of packages. First will be how I pack, 2nd other ways to pack.
To make it easy on the person getting my plants, I place each one in its own ziplock. I add extra air into the bag so they don’t get crushed. I also make sure to dump out any extra water. You want it damp but not soaked. In the winter time its best to use heat packs. Styrofoam is also a good option. I ship USPS priority mail. I would only ship first class if someone is close or it’s a moss.
In the spring and summer time some people just use newspaper. Put tank water on it so it’s damp. Put the plants on it, roll it up, and stick it in the box. For larger plants such as big swords or stem plants this is a very good option. All plants can’t fit in ziplocks. Another option is paper towel instead of the newspaper.
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All I need to do it put stamps on an envelop and ship it?