How to transport plants to another city. Transportation of indoor plants and flowers

It is generally accepted that active efforts to grow plants fall on the period from spring to autumn. Winter is a period of rest for most representatives of the green kingdom. But sometimes life circumstances develop in such a way that in the midst of a frosty winter, plants need to be transferred to new apartment Or bring someone as a gift. This problem should be approached with all responsibility and then nothing bad will happen to gentle creatures.

Preparing to move

Plants should not be sprayed or watered until the next transport. A clod of earth should have time to dry by the time of the trip. This is due to the fact that, firstly, in severe frost, ice crystals can form in the soil and damage the roots. And, secondly, a moistened clod of earth makes the container heavier and creates additional difficulties for transfer.

Exist different ways winter transportation of plants. Here are the most simple and practical ones:

Method 1

It is suitable for use under two conditions: if the plants are small in size, and the trip in the cold does not take long.

Flower pots are placed in a large cardboard box close to each other. The box must be closed at the top. In this form, green travelers safely endure the cold for up to half an hour.

Method 2

If the thermometer has dropped threateningly down, then it is better not to risk insulating the shipping container. You can pour warm sawdust between the pots. They will additionally maintain warm air and warm the flowers.

Tulips packed for shipping

The plant box itself must be wrapped in several layers of burlap. Suitable for this purpose and an old woolen blanket. To prevent the material from getting wet, it is better to make a polyethylene wrapper on top. Perhaps such work will seem troublesome, but your favorite plants are guaranteed to survive a dangerous trip.

Method 3

For tall plants in large containers, it is more convenient to make a bag. It can be made from paper or plastic. The latter option is, of course, more practical. If there is no ready-made bag for the size of the plant, then they take a plastic sheet and use a stapler to make it on their own. To give the “package” a more compact shape, you can carefully tie the above-ground part with ropes like a Christmas tree.
In the case of a long trip or severe frost, on top of the polyethylene, as in the previous method, it is desirable to make a heat-insulating layer of burlap or woolen fabric.

Method 4

Some plants have large thorns or spines that are dangerous if carried awkwardly. To protect your hands, small pieces of foam are carefully put on sharp parts. And then placed in a plastic bag.

On sharp spines, pin foam to protect the main package

Care after winter transport

After the plants are warm in a new place, they must be immediately unpacked and watered with water heated to 25-28 ° C. It is not worth making the temperature warmer, since a strong contrast is also harmful to the root system of plants.

The described methods of winter transportation of plants will help reduce stress and Negative consequences for plants. Green friends will maintain their health and with the advent of spring they will delight the eye with lush growth and flowering.

The cold of a harsh Siberian winter can irrevocably destroy a bouquet in just a matter of minutes. So why not send flowers? In no case! Give and give again! And in order not to freeze a fragile gift on the way to the one (or the one) to whom it is intended, the florists of the Amur company will tell you how to choose, pack and deliver it correctly.

Cold winter is not a hindrance to ardent feelings ... and fresh flowers

In winter, flowers are given as often as in summer. Only Valentine's Day is worth something, and no one has canceled birthdays. In the cold season, the florist has an additional task - to tell the client how to protect the living (and often very expensive) composition from frost.

Where to buy a bouquet?

To get guaranteed not frozen flowers, you need to buy them only at stationary points - salons, shops, boutiques. Here, optimal thermal conditions are created for plants, even short-term hypothermia is excluded.

And another small nuance. Choose a flower shop as close as possible to the place where you need to deliver the bouquet. It is good when the point is located near the metro station - in this case, the flowers will also be less in the cold.

What flowers to choose?

First of all, fresh and strong. The less they stood cut, the more resistant to cold and temperature extremes.

It is also believed that dark, bright colors have a better chance of surviving the cold than light ones. Or at least the devastating effects of frost on them will not be so noticeable.

Purchase indoor plants in winter, it can be dangerous for them due to a sharp temperature drop during transportation. Many flowers and trees can be selected and purchased if the indicated recommendations and transportation rules are followed.

In winter, when all the greenery of summer and the bright colors of autumn have disappeared, you really want to decorate your home or permanent workplace indoor plants. Many amateur flower growers do not risk buying flowerpots in the cold season, as they believe that it will not be possible to select and transport them without loss of vital activity. This opinion is wrong. Knowing a few simple rules you can easily get healthy plants.

What plants can not be bought in winter

1. Heat-loving tropical flowers (they will die at the slightest temperature difference);
2. Fading and fruiting plants (during this period, the root system is very weak and may not endure the move);
3. It is necessary to ensure that the humidity and temperature in the room are close to those in which the plant is in the nursery, if this is not possible, it is better to buy a plant in summer or spring, it will endure adaptation more easily.

What to look for when buying

The choice of indoor flowers and trees in specialized stores is always very large. Being in such a place, do not hesitate to ask the seller questions about the origin of the plant you like, the conditions for its cultivation and maintenance, as well as its adaptability to sudden changes in temperature. Rushing in the selection and transportation of home crops in winter can lead to significant damage - burns of buds, leaves, flowers or fruits.

In order for the plant to please you with its flowering longer, pay attention to the one that has many unopened buds. Next, conduct a visual inspection of the leaves - they should be painted in the same color, without obvious defects or signs of disease. Healthy plants are more likely to move to a new place of residence in winter conditions.

Basic transportation rules

Check the soil moisture in the pot. If it is dry, the plant will survive the transport without losing flowers, buds or fruits. At deciduous plants look at the roots. If the roots peek out from under the drainage, you will have to do a transplant into a pot upon arrival home. bigger size.

To safely bring the plant home after purchase, it should be well packaged. First, place the flower in a plastic bag. Tie tightly and wrap with several layers of paper. Then repeat the steps, so you create thermal insulation and protect the plant from hypothermia.

When you get home, do not open the package for a few more hours. Let the new tenant of the home garden get used to the room temperature. For some time (7-10 days), fruit and ornamental crops should be placed in a warm room that is not exposed to direct sunlight. Moisten the soil periodically and spray the leaves.

After full adaptation, transfer the plant to permanent place residence, depending on its physiological characteristics. As for flowering species, find a bright and cool place for them, with an air temperature of 14-16 degrees. In such conditions, they will delight you with their flowering and wonderful aroma for a long time.

Transportation of plants is a laborious process that requires careful preparation. After all, one wrong step can damage the flowers and lead the plants to death. If you are worried about the safety of plants, give them as much attention during transportation as you would other things.

How to prepare plants for a move

It is better to start preparing two weeks before the scheduled date of the move. First of all, you need to choose a package. Best suited for transportation plastic containers in which flowers are transplanted. Transportation in pots is not safe, as they can break easily. In this case, the plant will be left without capacity, which will lead to its death!

Transplanting flowers should be started a week before moving. If you do not have time to transplant, you can leave the plants in pots. Then the pots are put into cardboard boxes and separated by partitions. As partitions, you can use cardboard, paper, fabric or foam rubber.

It is important to choose a box according to the size of the pots. Those. in one box it is necessary to make plants approximately the same in terms of parameters. The best option- use a separate container for each plant.

The GruzVoz company also presents other packaging materials. Employees of the company will select the appropriate container depending on the parameters of your plants.

Stop watering the flowers a day or two before your move date so the soil becomes firm and doesn't crumble during transit. Start packing immediately before moving.

How to properly pack plants

Wrap the branches and stems carefully with a plastic bag, paper or bubble wrap. Then we install containers or pots in cardboard boxes. We fill free gaps in the container with paper, cloth or cardboard.

Small plants often fit completely into the box easily. In this case, close the container tightly and wrap it with tape. Cut holes on the sides of the container so that the green pet breathes.

Large specimens are transported in a regular bag made of linen or oilcloth. Place the pot on the bottom of the bag and tie the bag around the outside. The packaging is similar to how Christmas trees are packaged. In warm weather, large plants can also be placed in cardboard boxes, and the top left hanging out.

If you are transporting a cactus or other thorny plant, use pieces of Styrofoam. Secure them with tape on the thorns. This will help preserve the thorns and prevent you from getting hurt during the packing process.

GruzVoz companies can easily and quickly handle packing, loading and unloading capricious pets. Entrust transportation to professionals, and not a single plant will suffer during the move!

Transportation of plants: at a close distance and to another city

You can not transport flowers in the trunk of a car, as well as on the roof of the car. A small and stuffy trunk inside the car will destroy the flowers, because they will not receive oxygen. The roof rack of a car is also not suitable for transportation, since it will not be possible to securely fix the plant without damage. With such transportation, the earth will fall out of the pots. In addition, flowers can suffer severe heat stroke from the sun or damage from wind and dust.

To deliver flowers around the city, it is better to use a truck, the van of which is equipped with special fastening straps and other means. It is good if there are windows in the body that can be used for ventilation.

When moving far and moving to another city, it is better to use a separate car. The ideal option would be, which maintains the required temperature throughout the trip.

Of course, for many, ordering a separate flower car for a standard office or apartment move is a hardly feasible option. Therefore, when loading, follow the following rules:

• Of all things, install the plants in the van last;
• Arrange large specimens first, then small ones, and finally “problem” plants that require special attention;
• Make sure that there are no heavy objects nearby that, when moving the machine, could fall and damage the flowers;
• Securely fix the cargo so that it does not move during transportation;
• When moving long distances, including moving to another city, periodically open the van to let the flowers breathe (if there are no windows).

The company contains dozens various options trucks. The manager of the company will definitely select the transport that is suitable for the delivery of indoor plants.

After transportation

When the plants are delivered to the new location, immediately unpack the boxes. Remove the wrapper, remove paper, tape and other auxiliary packaging items. Clean the flowers of damaged branches and leaves. Pour warm water, then arrange in place.

When watering, use exactly warm water, as it will quickly equalize the temperature of the plants and with the temperature in the room. According to research, flowers recover well after a stressful move when watered at 25-30 degrees above zero.

How to transport flowers in winter

When transporting in cold weather, place two small plastic bottles from hot water. Gaps are filled with paper or cloth. Warm bottles will keep your pets warm.

Flowers must be transported in a fully closed container. If the plant does not fit, then cover with a bag or pack it entirely in a bag. Carefully twist the branches of large specimens, fix with pegs and wrap with insulating material.

Order turnkey moving in the company "GruzVoz". Employees of the company have experience in transporting any type of cargo, including capricious plants that require careful and careful handling.

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One of the most popular hobbies modern women- Cultivation of indoor plants. Lovely ladies never forget to water the flowers and always carefully monitor the temperature in the room where they are. Moreover, some women love their roses and cacti so much that they even talk to them and perceive them as silent members of the family. Can you imagine how they worry if suddenly there is a need to transport plants dear to the heart? And if it also needs to be done in the cold season? That is why we decided to write this article.

Preparing flowers for the move.

We recommend that you do the following: Purchase shipping cartons. The ideal option is, of course, such containers that will fit the size of the pots, that is, you will place one flower in one container. But even if you have to put 2-3 plants in each package, then you should not be upset! You just need to put a seal between them, which will not allow them to touch. Crumpled paper, soft fabric, and foam rubber can play this role.

Further, a day or two before X hour, watering the plants should be stopped - this is necessary so that the soil in the pots becomes hard enough. In this way, you can be sure that the roots will be preserved even after driving on rough roads, because, unlike wet soil, dry soil will not fall out of the containers so easily.

There is a lot of work ahead of you right before you move. First, you need to pack the plants. Branches and stems that can be easily damaged during transport should be carefully wrapped in paper or plastic bags. (Of course, it's best to use bubble wrap, but if you can't get that, the two materials previously mentioned are fine too.)

Then place flower containers in cardboard boxes. If the plants are small enough and completely fit in the container, then it should be tightly closed and glued with tape. On the side, you need to cut as many small holes as possible - they will allow your pet to breathe. Many flowers, however, cannot be placed entirely in the box - long stems or branches will remain outside. Then just do not close the box from above, but remember that such instances will need to be installed in the car last.

Transportation of plants

At this stage of preparation can be considered completed. But now comes the turn of transportation. First, let's say a few words about transport. Stuffy trunk passenger car absolutely not suitable for indoor plants, so it is better not to use it. A special truck should be ordered with a large number of fixing belts and, if possible, with windows to periodically ventilate the body. But even if the latter will not be, it's okay. In any case, such a machine will be much better suited for transporting flowers.

And now the car you ordered is already under the window, and you need to load boxes with indoor plants into it. It is best, of course, to transport them separately from the rest of the property, but we understand that most often this is unrealistic. So use at least next tip- install the flowers in the body last. In addition, make sure that there are no heavy objects nearby that could fall and thus damage the houseplants. You should also securely fix the boxes - they should not move while driving.

Now you can hit the road! It would seem that at the stage of direct transportation, little depends on you. But actually it is not. After all, it is in your power to ask the driver to be as careful as possible, choose a route with the most even roads and make sure that the car stops periodically in the event of a long journey, and your flowers receive a portion of fresh air.

What to do upon arrival at the destination

Finally, the plants are delivered to their destination. Now you need to carefully bring them into the house and unpack them. Then they should be watered, and you should not do this with cool water. Biologists have found that after a stressful move, plants tolerate a warm shower (25-30 degrees) best of all - it is with them that you will please your favorite flowers. After that, carefully remove the leaves and stems affected during transport. Now it remains only to put the pots in their places, and in a few days you will see that the precious flora is again ready to delight you with its flowering appearance.

A couple more nuances

Finally, I would like to dwell on one more question that so worries many: “How to protect plants from frost if the move falls on the cold season?”. In fact, it is quite simple - two small bottles of warm water should be placed in each cardboard box, and a flower pot should be placed between them. But in no case do not overdo it, because high temperatures are just as harmful as low ones.

By the way, since we are talking about the negative impact of heat, it is worth saying a few words about the transportation of plants in the summer. In this case, you need to stop every 2-3 hours and ventilate the car body. Just don't rest in the sun. It is better to find a place in the shade where you can relax yourself.

As you have already seen, the transportation of plants - difficult process, for which you need to prepare in advance and pay as much attention as transporting all other things combined. We hope that our advice will help you in this difficult matter. The main thing is to remember that it is the love that you give to flowers that will help them survive stress and begin to delight you in your new apartment.