![]() I don’t know if they follow my instructions, but it’s worth a shot! Then you drop it off at the Post Office, get your tracking number, and you’re done! I also write on the box NO DIRECT SUNLIGHT. Once your cutting is secure and taped, you CORRECTLY address the box. Sad face! So, paper works best! I highly suggest tissue paper. I’ve had it get wet from the moisture in the box and when it sat on the patio for two hours in 85 degree weather, it totally burned the leaves. ![]() I also don’t suggest using plastic of any kind. Do not use tin foil because if the box gets too hot or too cold so will the tin foil and it could burn or freeze the foliage. Mainly because its softer on the foliage but still won’t allow the cutting to thrash around in the box. I have found tissue paper to be my paper of choice. News paper, brown paper bag, or scrap paper will work. I’ve found the best way to package the cutting is to lay the cutting with roots wet/wrapped in the box and gently wad up paper products and tuck it around the leaves. I’ve had cuttings sent to me packaged in different ways. DO NOT PUT ANY OTHER PART OF THE PLANT IN A PLASTIC BAG. Wrap the wet paper towel around the roots and fold the paper towel into a small pocket around the roots. When it’s time, take one large (or two small) paper towels and soak them in water (barely wring excess water out). Keep the cutting in the water until you’re ready to box it up and ship it. The cutting should already have some roots on it. Just make sure it fits the size guidelines. They’re free to pick up you just pay for postage when you drop it off. The small box would probably work for most cuttings (depending on the size of the foliage). My favorite box is the flat rate box from the post office. I don’t know if they put them through a machine at the post office? What if it gets bent? I suggest sending your cutting in a box. I had a succulent type plant sent to me in a bubble envelope. California and Hawaii might be no no states. Double check that the state or country you are shipping to allows live plants to be shipped. You want the cutting to arrive at its destination in the best condition possible. You just don’t want to risk it taking too much longer than that. You’re not going to pay a million dollars to overnight, right?! I do the 2-day Priority Shipping and it’s about $7 through USPS. You want to do the quickest shipping method possible (within reason). Where is it going? What’s the weather like? What type of plant is it? But there are a few things to keep in mind for all shipments. You may also be able to do full grown plants this way BUT I HAVE NOT and a fully established plant may need more care.Īll shipping circumstances are different. This post is specifically about cuttings. ![]() If you don’t know how to root plant cuttings in water check out this post. Once you learn How To Ship Plant Cuttings, I highly encourage you to share your cuttings with others. I mostly share locally but if somebody in another state wants what I have, I’ll ship it! Today I’m going to share a few tips and tricks that I’ve learned along the way. ![]() ![]() It’s so rewarding! I love to watch the roots grow and I love making new plants. Hey there! If you follow me on Instagram you’ll know one of my favorite things to do is root plant cuttings in water. ![]()
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