Moving Tips for Houseplant Owners

Moving Tips for Houseplant Owners : Over the past few years, while locked in our homes, many people decided to pick up some hobbies. Whether it was reading, gaming, knitting or something else, we all needed some outlet and a distraction from the terrible reality of a global pandemic.

One of the most popular hobbies became caring for houseplants. Now that the world is reopening, most of those people are still intending to continue caring for their houseplants. However, what do you do if you need to move? We asked moving experts at CA Movers if they have any tips and recommendations to houseplant owners who are moving.

Everything Starts with a Good Plan

If you are moving long-distance, you have a bit more difficult task ahead of you. First of all, if you are moving abroad, the plants you have might just not be allowed. Courtiers like Australia have a very strict policy about what kinds of plants and animals can be imported. Chances are that you are not moving that far and that the plants you have are not dangerous in other places, but it doesn’t hurt to check.

Plants do not like to be moved, that’s a fact. However, with a bit of preparation and due diligence, you can get your plants moved across the country if you want and have them handle it just fine. Once you know when you are moving, you can set up a timeline for preparing your plants for the move. 3 weeks before the move, you should look at your plants and prune any extraneous twigs and leaves, leaving the core plant.

Transplant Your Plants

One of the most important tasks you have when moving is organizing your things and minimizing any excess weight. Soil and oversized pots fit just that description. When kept and cared for in your home, you want to have your plants as comfortable as possible, with plenty of room to grow and develop.

However, once you decide to move, those nice big pots really become a drag. Once you know the day you will be moving, you should dedicate some time that day or the evening before the move to transplant your plants into smaller and more portable containers.

For instance, consider using plastic pots for the duration of the move. Sure, clay pots are better for environment and look better, but if you have to carry 20 pots full of soil and plants, chances are that you’d prefer they be light plastic than heavy clay.

Keep an Eye on the Weather

Houseplants really don’t like change. What they hate even more are big changes happening over a short span of time. Your houseplants, used to the moderate climate of your home wouldn’t particularly like it if you took them out during the blizzard, or a heatwave.

This means you have one more factor to consider when moving. Ideally, getting a climate-controlled vehicle could solve the problem. However, if that is not an option, make sure that the weather is not too difficult for your plants to handle.

Keep Your Plants Happy During the Move

If you are moving cross country, chances are that the trip will take a long time. This necessitates some attention be paid to your plants. For instance, if you are stopping for the night, don’t leave the plants in the truck or the car, bring them in with you.

Keep the direct sunshine away from your plants if possible. Sunshine gets amplified through the glass, and that might damage your plants that are already distressed by the move. Water your plants as you would if they were in your home. Just because you are moving doesn’t mean that the physiological needs of your plants have changed.

Plants are a great way to make your new home feel familiar and comfortable almost immediately. And transporting your plants can be easy if you follow these tips.