Shipping Plants in a Bottle

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Submitted by Lavender2 on Sun, 04/20/2008 - 20:19
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This works for small divisions or seedlings where the roots aren't too large. A 2 litre bottle may also be used.

  • Cut the bottle approximately 3" from the bottom.
  • Wrap the roots in a very wet paper towel.
  • Wrap plastic wrap snuggly around the paper towel.
  • Place in the bottom of the bottle. If it isn't snug, stuff in a piece of paper towel so it stays in when tipped.
  • Pull the leaves up and place the top of the bottle on. The top will slide over the bottom to adjust to the height of the plant.
  • Label the plant for your friend. I also include any planting information I have learned about the plant.
  • Always ship live plants priorty (2 day) mail so they arrive in the best condition. Avoid shipping in extremely hot or cold weather.

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*Dizzy Daffodil ~ my wonderful trading mentor gave me the idea, I just made a few revisions.

 

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Poppylover's picture

This works great! I used

Submitted by Poppylover on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 11:45.
This works great! I used this very recently and also gave the guy I traded with a link to where this was posted before. My plants and his arrived looking great and have adjusted very well. Thanks for this wonderful idea!!
PENNY2638's picture

Thanks

Submitted by PENNY2638 on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 08:51.
For bringing this one back up. It is a great way for shipping and protecting plants and roots.

http://www.gardenhere.com/content/Penny2638s-Trade-List

Barb, I learned it from my mentors too!

Submitted by Tatyana on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 07:33.
And just passed it on...

Tatyana

DizzyDaffodil's picture

Depends on the plant size

Submitted by DizzyDaffodil on Sun, 04/20/2008 - 20:39.

If it is small enough - or can be trimmed a little, you could do the same thing using a 2 liter bottle.

Otherwise, wrap the roots in damp paper towels and newspaper, wrap (roots only) in plastic - I like Press & Seal - or a baggie, carefully wrap all in newspaper to keep the plant from shifting & breaking leaves in shipment. Carefully MARK the plant with name, culture info, place in a box, fill in any loose spaces with bubble wrap, newspaper or peanuts - to keep the plant steady.

Always - Include a note with your user id & what you are sending.

Mark the box "this end up" if needed, tape shut, address & send Priority Mail.

DizzyD %-}                   

  Lavender Poppy

gardenbarbie's picture

great idea

Submitted by gardenbarbie on Sun, 04/20/2008 - 20:29.
great Idea,Tatyana told me the same thing .how would you package a small shrub to mail.