How do I ship live plants?

[xiahaolong168]

I will be shipping live plants to a member of mfk via usps priority. I would like to know how to ship them. I will put it in a small box. should i stuff it with newspaper too or something? Also, should there be any heat packs for 20-30 degree weather?


thanks in advance.

 

[lee1]

Wrap the plants in wet newspaper and you should be good to go ,no water in the bags and heat packs are not needed.

 

[xiahaolong168]

ok cool thanks. it is java moss that i will be shipping. does it make a difference?

 

[Eatsomekiwis]

Java moss should be a breeze to ship, no hard structural pieces like stems or leaves, so damage is nothing to worry about

like he said, wrap in wet newspaper place in sealed bag so moisture is kept and ship away, most plants can survive a few days if not a week like this

 

[xiahaolong168]

thanks!