Shock
Some houseplants are susceptible to shock when moving. More
time in transit won't make the shock greater, but it will
take the plant longer to recover.
Temperature
Temperatures below 5°C or above 30°C for over an
hour can be fatal. Plants in properly wrapped cartons will
withstand a wider range of temperatures.
Water
Plants should be moist. Most can survive a week to 10 days
without being watered and suffer little harm.
Darkness
When other conditions are favourable, houseplants can tolerate
darkness for up to a week. However, too long in darkness and
plants start to put out abnormal growth and are more susceptible
to disease. Limit sun exposure for the first few days after
the move.
Rules and regulations regarding plants
Houseplants can be moved from province to province without
any special inspections. If you're moving houseplants across
borders, check federal, provincial, and state regulations
and make sure there are no plant quarantines in effect.
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