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[-] FernFrederick@feddit.org 1 points 1 week ago

Can you describe the package, or how they were padded? They look quite fragile and i also package plants from time to time, but i'm not fully satisfied with my technique...

If anyone is German based and interested in a Ceropegia woodii (lower left in start picture) send me a PM, you can get a offspring for postage, or free. They are quite easy to propagate and to care for.

[-] Polkira@lemmy.ca 3 points 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

I can try! So they were wrapped in brown packing paper, kind of coned around it. the inner paper was reinforced under the pot with tape, all soil and sphagnum moss arrives dry by the time it gets to my place (unsure if they water before packing it or not). Most succulents arrive with tissue (like kleenex) on the soil and tucked under the leaves and then taped down on the corners of the pot. The pinguiculas had tissue completely over top to prevent damage to their delicate leaves. the brown wrapping paper is folded down so it all sits kind of scooped (kinda like how bouquets are wrapped some times). Some of the more fragile hoyas and succulents also had that like plastic stuffing that you'd find in a pillow or stuffed animal over top of it for padding. All the larger hoyas came with the wire trellises which, aside from being for the plant, helps prevent squishing.

All the packages were tucked in basically feet to head with each other. and then the empty space had more brown wrapping paper loosely in it to prevent any movement.

[-] FernFrederick@feddit.org 3 points 6 days ago

thanks a lot for the detailed description.

i really like how they sell relatively small plants which makes it easier to ship.

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