The fine people at 123Movers.com has provided these "Tips for Moving Your House Plants". They have all kinds of moving tips, customer reviews of moving companies and more. They're a great resource.
TIPS FOR MOVING YOUR HOUSE PLANTS
A Couple Of Weeks Before You Move
- To facilitate packing, prune plants. Consult a plant book or a florist for instructions.
A Week Before Your Move
- Your plants should be placed in a black plastic bag. In the same bag place a bug/pest strip, conventional flea collar or bug powder. Then close the bag and place in a cool area overnight. This will kill any pests on the plant or in the soil.
The Day Before Your Move
- Place the plants in cardboard boxes. The plants can be held in place with dampened newspaper or packing paper. Cushion the leaves with wet paper towel and place a final layer of wet paper towel on top to keep them moist.
- If you have to leave your plants behind, you can take cuttings. Put them in a plastic bag with wet paper towels around them.
On The Day Of Your Move
- The cardboard boxes should be set aside and clearly labeled "DO NOT LOAD" so they won't mistakenly be taken on the moving van. Close the boxes and punch air holes in the top before loading into your car.
When Moving
- In the summer, park your car in a shaded area. Likewise, in the winter, park your car in a sunny spot.
Upon Arrival
- The plants should be unpacked as soon as possible after arrival.
- To avoid breaking the stems, remove plants through the bottom of the box.
- Initially, do not expose the plants to much sunlight. Allow them to gradually become accustomed to more light.
If you are moving to or around the Phoenix area in the Summer, you may want to think about bringing house plants. I've found that 5-10 minutes in a hot car is a killer. Keep them out of the sun and be quick getting them inside and protected.
