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Sanddollarmoon

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Shipping plants
« on: September 01, 2013, 12:34:08 AM »
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Re: Shipping plants
« Reply #1 on: September 01, 2013, 01:51:51 AM »
I don't know which are the most sensitive plants, but when I transport plants I am most concerned about the temperature extremes the plants must endure during transport.  Wind damage can be severe too.  Shade, shade, shade, and avoid enclosed vehicles for long lengths of time.

Also, I prune back plants before relocating them.  If they have fewer leaves to feed, it's likely to reduce their stress during transport.

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Re: Shipping plants
« Reply #2 on: September 01, 2013, 08:40:36 AM »
In my prior experience with cacao, it's not too fond of changes, including humidity.

Garden strawberries, and to a lesser degree Chinese lanterns, should take whatever you can throw at them.

Bananas are pretty solid as far as tropicals go, just remember that like most of the rest, they're still tropicals.  Also do your best to avoid ripping up their leaves as you move them, it can be hard in confined spaces.
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