How to Move Your Houseplants

Hello everyone

Moving to a new house? Don’t forget to move your houseplants! Our expert tips ensure your plants thrive in their new home. Discover how to safely relocate your houseplants and keep them healthy during the move.

Firstly you should definitely take an inventory of all of the houseplants you currently have. Make a list of all of them and determine how much space you have in your new place. Now you will need to make a calculation on how many of these plants will be able to fit into this new space.

Take into consideration how much light you have and whether you have access to any outdoor area. Also you may have plants that just may not fit the aesthetic of your new place. Do your ferns and succulents really suit a modern condo? Perhaps some of your plants really shouldn't come with you when you move.

Before you move your houseplants to your new house, take a moment to consider donating as many as you are willing to part with. Reach out to friends and family – they might be happy to take in your plants, and it could save you the hassle of relocating them to your new digs. Keep in mind that some plants, especially delicate ones like orchids or large cacti, don’t do well with the stress of a move and may get damaged. Leaving them behind as a thoughtful welcome gift for the new owners of your old home is a great way to give them a fresh start!

Once you have decided that there are some favourite plants which you cannot possibly part with then you need to plan for their move.

You can put your smaller house plants in plastic bins with lids on moving day. We suggest you put towels or packing paper between them to prevent damage. Try not to overcrowd them. Don't forget to label and be sure to move them in your car and avoid the moving truck.

The larger houseplants need some extra special tender loving care. Wrap the base of these plants in large garbage bags to prevent dirt from escaping during the move. Also you will want to forgo watering your plants on the day of the move, otherwise this can be very messy. Again, they are best moved in your car.

If your plants are too large to stay upright in the car you will want to put down an old sheet and plastic on the backseat of your car. You do not want to have to clean up dirt and mud from your car interior. If they are just too large, You'll have to put them in the moving truck. Be sure that the moving men know that these plants are going to be included with their load so they can plan accordingly.

Moving is always a great opportunity to take stock of what you have and make decisions about what you must keep and what you can let go of. This is particularly relevant when it comes to your plants. It can be heartbreaking to leave your plants behind but it would be more devastating if they didn't survive a move.

Do you have any tips for moving houseplants? We would love to hear from you. Your feedback means so much.

As always, Happy moving
Kay