Tips for shipping plants?

[geofied]

I wrap my plants in filter floss and a little aquarium water then it goes into a ziplock. If its going in a box I leave all the air I can for cushion.

I got some Riccia like this and was really, really, annoyed trying to extract the plant. It didn't help that there was some filament-like green algae involved as well.

Probably not a problem with smoother plants, but still...

 

[b_evans06]

Thanks everyone for all the tips.

 

[247Plants]

I got some Riccia like this and was really, really, annoyed trying to extract the plant. It didn't help that there was some filament-like green algae involved as well.

I definitely wouldn't recommend my style for anything thin and fragile. Paper towels are the best for that.

 

[247Plants]

On a side note. I would never send any floaters completely wet. Generally the tops of the leaves are dry and I notice that when the top gets submerged it tends to deteriorate fast.

Lets have some ideas on how to ship those.....

 

[loaches r cool]

There is some good info here, I suggest a sticky.

Just how hot temps can plants take? I see some folks say early in summer that they are done shipping till fall yet I still see others selling/trading plants through summer?

 

[Quartermain]

I second the sticky given that this is something that's interested me as well.

Thanks for the info guys, great thread!