{"id":14584,"date":"2024-01-15T07:45:00","date_gmt":"2024-01-15T07:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/?p=14584"},"modified":"2026-01-13T17:42:01","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T17:42:01","slug":"how-to-safely-move-your-plants-cross-country","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/how-to-safely-move-your-plants-cross-country\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Safely Move Your Plants Cross Country"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p>Deciding what to take with you when moving can be stressful. If you have a green thumb, bringing your plants with you will be an easy choice. The hard part is figuring out <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/a-helpful-guide-for-moving-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">how to transport them to your new home.<\/a> We&#8217;re here to walk you through the best ways to move plants cross-country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ul><li><a href=\"#h-move-them-yourself\" >Move Them Yourself<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-ready-for-transport\" >Ready for Transport<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-prepare-in-advance\" >Prepare in Advance<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-repotting-your-plants\" >Repotting Your Plants<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-keeping-your-plants-safe\" >Keeping Your Plants Safe<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-outdoor-plants\" >Outdoor Plants<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#h-environment\" >Environment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-know-the-laws\" >Know the Laws<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-alternative-options\" >Alternative Options<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/nav><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-3251f585 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/03\/moving-plants-576x1024.png\" alt=\"Graphic reading, &quot;how to safely move your plants cross country&quot;\" class=\"uag-image-16467\" width=\"522\" height=\"928\" title=\"moving-plants\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption class=\"uagb-image-caption\">Save our post to Pinterest!<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-move-them-yourself\">Move Them Yourself<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You should be the one moving your plants cross country. This ensures you are in control of how they are taken care of. It also allows you to plan and make sure your trip goes smoothly since you are carrying live cargo.<br><br>If you are unable to move your plants by yourself, make sure you find a moving company that can. Most moving companies are unable to carry live cargo, which includes plants. Before <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/hiring-a-moving-company-what-type-of-movers-are-right-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiring a moving company<\/a> make sure they can transport your plants. It is also important to remember that movers cannot care for your plants on long-distance drives. Plants that need to be watered often will not thrive well in a moving van for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-ready-for-transport\">Ready for Transport<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The key to successfully moving your plants cross country is to properly prepare them. This includes taking certain steps before, during, and after the move.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare-in-advance\">Prepare in Advance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A few weeks before your move it&#8217;s important to give your plants a little extra attention. This includes removing dead leaves and flowers, pruning their branches, and removing any dust and weeds that are in their pot. Doing all of this will help your plants be in a healthy state for the move. Overall, giving them the best chance to survive and thrive in their new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-repotting-your-plants\">Repotting Your Plants<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/repotting-a-house-plant-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"Repotting a plant on a table\" class=\"wp-image-14590\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/repotting-a-house-plant-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/repotting-a-house-plant-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/repotting-a-house-plant-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/repotting-a-house-plant-1536x768.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/repotting-a-house-plant.jpg 1620w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important step to take when moving with houseplants is repotting them. Admittedly, this step will involve quite a bit of time and effort, but it will help you in the long run. Transferring your plants into lightweight plastic pots will make carrying them much easier. It will also help you avoid breaking your more expensive ceramic pots. Instead of them housing your plants, you can wrap them up to keep them safe during the move.<br><br>When <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swansonsnursery.com\/blog\/how-to-repot-a-plant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">repotting your plant,<\/a> there are a few items you will need such as plastic pots and potting soil. First, remove your plant from its original pot and loosen the packed dirt from its roots. Next, put some potting soil into the plastic pot and gently place your plant inside. Finally, fill in around the plant with a little more potting soil, and then water your plant like you normally would. These steps will help you properly repot your plant without no harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keeping-your-plants-safe\">Keeping Your Plants Safe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During your trip to your new home, you must keep your plant safe and secure. An easy way to keep your plants secure in the car is to place them on the floor or in the trunk. Avoid placing them on seats where they could potentially fall.<br><br>It is also important you keep your car at an appropriate temperature for the plants. You don\u2019t want to have the car too hot or cold, instead keep the vehicle at a normal temperature that the plants are used to. Additionally, you want to make sure you are watering your plants if they are in the car for a long time. It is best to stick to their normal watering schedule even while traveling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-outdoor-plants\">Outdoor Plants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people move with house plants, but there are certain outdoor plants you may want to take with you to your new home. Overall, these are very similar to move but there are a few more things you should consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-environment\">Environment<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are moving outdoor plants to a new home, you need to consider the environment the plant will be living in. If you have warm-weather plants such as tropical trees or flowers, it may not be a good choice to move them to a cold environment. Similarly, moving cold-weather plants to a hot, humid environment may not be a smart option.<br><br>While some plants may be good at adapting to new environments, this isn\u2019t the case for every plant. Consider the types of outdoor plants you have and then decide if they can handle living at your new location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-know-the-laws\">Know the Laws<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you move your plants cross country, it is important you know and follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gardeningknowhow.com\/garden-how-to\/info\/moving-plants-across-state-lines.htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">laws regarding moving plants.<\/a> These laws vary depending on the state you are moving to. However, most states only allow plants to be transported across state lines if they are indoor houseplants. This is to ensure no invasive pests or diseases are transferred to the outside environment with your plant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alternative-options\">Alternative Options<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/plant-clippings-growing-in-jars-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Clippings of plants growing in jars\" class=\"wp-image-14592\" srcset=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/plant-clippings-growing-in-jars-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/plant-clippings-growing-in-jars-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/plant-clippings-growing-in-jars-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2024\/01\/plant-clippings-growing-in-jars.jpg 1186w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There may be instances where you don\u2019t want to deal with the hassle of moving your plants or you simply cannot do it safely. Here are some alternative options you can consider.<br><br>Before your move you can sell or give your plant away. While this option may be a little sad, there are many reasons why taking your plant to a new home wouldn\u2019t work out. This can range from not having space in your car to take it or the new environment not being right for your plants. Regardless of the reason, plants can make great gifts to people you care about.<br><br>Another option is to save cuttings from your plants. This is simply a small section of your plant that you cut off to propagate. Cuttings are much easier to transport to a new home since they are small. However, they do require quite a bit of work to regrow and repot the plant. If you are a plant lover this work is well worth it to have part of your old plants at your new home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-conclusion\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Moving plants cross country can involve a lot of work, but for the gardeners out there it is worth it. Make starting the next chapter of your life a little easier by taking your old plant friends with you. And if you&#8217;re not sure where to start on your cross-country move, learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/unimovers.com\/blog\/top-five-cheapest-ways-to-move-across-the-country\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">moving cross-country on a budget<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Deciding what to take with you when moving can be stressful. If you have a green thumb, bringing your plants with you will be an easy choice. The hard part is figuring out how to transport them to your new home. 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