When moving with house plants, you should take several precautions to make sure your plants arrive at your new home safely. Some of these precautions include:
- Well before you move, you should re-pot all your plants in unbreakable planters.
- One week before your move day, you should rid your plants of insects. Insecticides may be harmful to you and your family, so make sure you follow all directions.
- As you get closer to your move day, continue to water your plants normally. Especially be careful not to over water them.
- Pack your plants in a box securely on the night before you move. Make sure to punch holes in the box so that the plants can get air.
- On your move day, do not let your plants get too hot or too cold; either could seriously damage the plant. Put them in a place where you can control the temperature along your drive.
If you want to read about special care instructions for moving with common household plants, you can look at the Caring for a Specific Plant chart in the article How to Move House Plants.
