How To Package Houseplant Cuttings & Potted Plants for Shipping! | How I package Plant Mail!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ส.ค. 2024
- How To Package Houseplant Cuttings & Potted Plants for Shipping! | How I package Plant Mail! Shipping Plants in the Mail.
Here I show you how I choose to package plants for shipment! There are so many methods used to package & ship plants, but this is the way I prefer to do it. I reuse shipping supplies from packages I get in the mail so I don't have to create extra waste! How do you prefer to package plants?
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Yes, I am watching, I am screaming and crying and acting the fool at work. I think I may have yelled someone catch me I'm going to faint!!! Thank you so much Harli I love them they are beautiful and gorgeous I am so excited!! You are the best and my fav and I am so glad we met through TH-cam!! Your an inspiration for all of us who love plants!!! You are an amazing person and such a great friend!!! 💚💚🤗😘😘
☺😆I can just see you acting a fool and love it. You will be getting some great plants and deserve them all. 👍👍👍
im just loving this whole exchange!!
I mail plants all the time especially clippings and once I wrap the roots, I use masking tape to tape them down to the inside of the box. It makes a world of difference!
Soooo smart! Do they ever die or mold in route?
Your hair looks so cute pulled back with the hoopy earrings.
thanks
She's working it.
She look like a pretty nun :)
This is super helpful, thank you! And if a box came with a Raven ZZ and a Silvery Anne, I wouldn't care if the outside is cute or not. Just like with people, the inside matters a lot more!
I use wooden chopsticks instead of orangewood sticks! I get them with takeout all the time, and prefer to use the chopsticks I have at home already so I save them for plant-y things :)
Dollar tree also has packages of like 10 thin dowel roads about 12” long for $1 in the craft area
I love this idea :)
Me, too! I usually forget to ask for no chopsticks. And my first thought even I saw those Orange sticks, was to use chopsticks first!
thank you for all of these tips! i have an etsy shop and the best investment i made was buying a food scale (just a small one from target) so that i could weigh my own packages without the hassle of going to the post office.
Oh gosh! I am sooooooooooo happy to see you use brown paper and twine! I try so hard not to buy plastic or items (think zippie bags) that are single use and become trash in our oceans. Thank you for showing that it can be done without this wastefulness and poison to our environment!
Thanks a lot. I'm wanting to ship leafy plants to my family next year and I had no idea how to properly package them. This was a big help. You're the second person that has mentioned putting dowels in the pots so I'm going to gather that it works well preserving the plant.
You're looking absolutely gorgeous Mama. Take it easy.
It definitely helps keep the foliage safe from snapping! (: Thank you so much!
Instead of using packing tape, try plastic cling wrap, this way, whatever medium you have your plant in, be it soil, mulch, rocks,or even a moss topper, these won't stick to the tape resulting in loss of whatever medium you're using. Of course, you'll have to tape it in place on the pot to keep it from sliding off, but the point of saving soil/rocks/etc is now guaranteed. Also, I would wrap the exposed foliage in the brown paper wrapping you're using to help protect against weather damage, stem breakage, & bruising during shipping. Similar to how flowers are wrapped in a way, you can even leave the top open so it doesn't suffocate, just so long as its protected. The sticks are an excellent idea as well, the brown paper would wrap perfectly around them! Hope that helps!!
Thank you, Harli! I have an online store and I usually sell books which are really easy to pack. I have been wanting to sell plants too but hesitating due to lack of knowledge in proper packing. You have given me a confidence boost about shipping plants! Warm greetings from the Philippines.
Thank you so much Harli!! This is exactly what I needed as I'm packing indoor plants at a warehouse tomorrow!
Glad I could help! Thanks for watching 😊
I am toying with the idea of selling plants in my state but always wondered how to manage packaging! Thanks for this video ❤️
I love your personality and thank you for such an informative and cute video😂
My favourite plant girl, 💖
it's my first order I have to deliver, much helpful video💖
since you already ship priority(1-2 days) if you use a priority box there's no weight limit and it will most likely be a lot cheaper depending on the size of the box
✨You are glowing!✨ Your dad did a wonderful job with my plant order.
Thank you so much & I am really happy to hear that!
@@HarliG can we be friends lol i would love to swap some plant cuttings
I always shake it to make sure nothing moves around!
I also write “fragile” on almost every side of the box 😂 probably doesn’t make a difference but it does make me feel better
I was told by someone at the post office that unless you pay for the $10 fragile sticker from the post office it doesn’t matter how many messages of fragile you write on the box it’s disregarded
@@yougrowgail that's why I make exact same fragile stickers so I don't have to pay for a damn sticker
girlll you’re glowing! ✨❤️ lysm ❤️
I am wearing It Cosmetics CC+ cream in this video so that's why my skin looks better than normal haha You're the best
I shake the box too. I also print out labels that say 'live plant - this way up' with up arrows and stick them on all four sides, even though I pack securely so that it doesn't matter if the box gets inverted. Probably overkill but it gives me peace of mind!
Oh! That is such a great tip. Thanks for sharing I am definitely going to start doing that!
For orange sticks, chopsticks also work well. I tend to have a lot of these from takeouts. They’re also sold in bulk packs super cheap in Asian stores.
I needed this. I haven't swapped or shared yet, but know I know! thanks Harli!
It definitely helps have a starting point with shipping (: there are a lot of great ways to package plants though & this is just one of them (:
I ordered plants from your parent’s company and they arrived beautifully.... I also received my Monstera sweatshirt!!!.... Loved everything... ♥️
I am so happy to hear that! Thank you for supporting my parents' shop & also my shirts! That means so much to me I am so happy to hear you loved them!
What’s the name of the shop?
I ship flat rate, they give you boxes for free, pay online and drop off and run. They have different sizes and you can fill them up, no weighing involved. The best way.
😟😧Ive received plants that were packed this way and the leaves were beaten up really badly., because there is nothing around them to protect them from damage. The seller also didn't use plastic products and most of the moisture in the pot was wicked into the surrounding paper products including the box. I personally would add polyfill around the leaves at the very least. I save and reuse all everything I get in the mail too. .I am happy to hear that these particular plants arrived in good shape.
Looking beaut as always!
I love the brown paper and twine idea, much nicer than plastic and also looks like a little present ☺️ x
Loving the last two videos. Back to the same kind of natural silly funny realness that got me hooked on your channel.
I’m so glad that you posted this video! I was planning on watching some of your videos today just for general information, but I’m also about to start shipping plants myself so this was very helpful. Love your energy!
This reminds me of your old repotting videos! I love the plants and the brown paper! It's kind of a vibe!
Great job packaging ans I love that you also reuse your packaging to acoid waste☺👍. Perfect timing since I will be packaging some plants to friends including your mom❤. Thanks for sharing ☺👍❤.
Yay! I'm excited to see the plant mail you send my mom (: Thank you so much for watching.
@@HarliG you're very welcome🤗.
Dem hoops are 🔥🔥🔥
Thank you!
Great job packing the plants!! Did I hear you say” my parents plant shop”.? Do they sell on line an if so what’s the shop name??
Another tip is make sure the place you are shipping to doesn't have any laws/regulations about how plants need to be packaged and declared on packages.
Like for example shipping to Hawaii plants can not be shipped in soil and they need to be labeled as plants or agricultural goods. Plus a few other rules.
Also probably a really good idea to check if you want to try to ship internationally.
Thanks Harley I'm starting a plant business
Hi Harli, you are looking so pretty, pregnancy is agreeing with you! Thanks for sharing how you package plants for shipping, I think you did an amazing job, I think that the plants will arrive in great condition and now if I ever ship any plants I will know how to package them up properly. I hope you have an amazing week, hugs and love you, bye for now.
I took a lot of your tip and added some of my own I hope it all works out because I sent out my first plants in the mail on Friday! I’ll know Tuesday how it goes 🤞🏻
It's ok to bend the stems to fit the plants in the box. I've even bent some plants bent into a U shape with no problems with customers. Just watching to see new ideas. Thanks for the video.
I can't speak for other countries and their mail system but living in Canada to save money you can use the medium slot boxes. There's a site that sells the boxes (slot box) and I split it with a friend because its in bulk and shipping costs can be expensive. Anyways it costs the same as letter mail and always mail out on Monday. It only works if your mailing out small cuttings but its quite handy.
So excited I found your videos! My plant collection has gotten unwieldily and I've been thinking about selling some cuttings and baby plants too. Shipping seemed like a major barrier, but I love that you're reusing materials. You make it look like nbd! :)
Thank you for this Harli, I want to do swaps with you tubers and learning how to pack plants correctly makes a big difference 😉🤞
The packaging definitely can make a difference! I swear postal workers sometimes don't care about being careful with packages at all :P
Omg Harli so true
They just throw them over their shoulder sometimes like it’s no big deal
I cringe everytime😩
Peeeerfect timing, thank you!!
I'm about to do my very first(s) youtube plant swap(s), which is so exciting, but quite intimidating as well!!!!
I hope these arrived well, Brad will be s o h a p p y!! 😊
OH! That will be a lot of fun! I sure hope he is happy. He is such a generous & caring guy he deceivers every wishlist plant on his list!
I don’t have a raven zz either 😂😉 Brad is so fortunate to have a fantastic friend like you. Thanks for the video!
I’m actually shipping for a plant trade next week so this is perfect timing! Thank you!!
Oh heck yes! I hope you got something good in the trade :P
Harli G strawberry begonia and emerald ripple peperomia. It’s going to be my first of the begonias and peperomia, I’m very excited!
The Sedar Life I want a strawberry begonia 😍
This spring I will start my succulent business on fb/insta
Thanks for shareing your tips
I defintly will start with shipping
New to this world and so far your videos are very informative. Thank you Harli G. ✌
this was so helpful thank you ❤
You're awesome Harli! Brad is going to love these
SOOOOOOO JEALOUS 😭 He's getting a ZZ Raven. I'm convinced they don't exist here in Canada lol.
Great Video as always ❤️
Ooo this is super helpful! Gonna save this video for when I get more into plant swaps!
You’re glowing in this video!! So pretty
Ummm WOW your makeup looks absolutely STUNNING!!!!!!! 😍❤️😍❤️ what foundation do you use?!? Like it literally looks airbrushed on, so perfect!!
Thank you! I use IT Cosmetics CC+ cream! I like it a lot because when I use a wet beauty blender to apply it, it goes on sooo thinly ! I hate when foundations cover up thickly, but this really looks like my actual skin & let's my real skin texture/imperfections show through so it looks way natural I think!
Very useful video mam... Love you.... Keep it weel... 🥰😘😘😘
Awesome video Harli, thanks again for sharing.
Thank you very much!
I NEEEEEED A ZZ RAVEN!! ZZ’s are my fave!!!
I have one
You’re just the cutest, you make me laugh, a happy laugh. Thanks
Thank you so much! You've made my night!
Best plant youtuber
When is your baby due? I'm so happy for you, you're my favorite plant youtuber.
Thank you so much! I really appreciate you. My due date is February 4 😊
Thank you for this! I will trade my cuttings once spring arrives.
If it's going through the Post Office, it's going to see some things 🤣
This is the video I needed!
I am so happy to hear that!
Great job H, and also, great makeup. I'm a fan boy.
Thank you 🙏🏽 ❤️
@@HarliG From Willy B, bklyn.
Great info. Thanks.
Great video! You could also use wooden shishkabob sticks, cheap too! 🌹
I personally think the box is a little small based on what you're sending. Maybe just a tad bit bigger and put shipping paper around it, as you said so the plants are not moving all over the inside box. That's just my opinion but great tips. Thanks 💞🙏🏽
Thank you!! Your plants are gorge!!
hi what about now, middle of winter, thanks
I have an etsy shop and this helps a lot!
Yas!! I've been wanting to ship some of my plantlets but have NO idea how to mail them. Thank you!!!
I hope this was helpful! You got this (:
Ahh getting ready to pack some cuttings for the first time!!! I’m so nervous they are going to dye 😬
You got this 💪🏽
You look so pretty! Helpful video thank you!
Thank you so much Mary!
I use a digital kitchen scale when mailing stuff. You can get free USPS priority flat rate envelopes and boxes. Also free blank shipping labels.
I print my own labels and then drop them in street boxes, if they fit. Otherwise, would have to hand them to the USPS guy when he comes round to deliver stuff or have to go to USPS.
I’ve never mailed plants before but would like to do trades which is why I’m here.
Your video was very helpful.
Do you mail plants during the fall or winter or just put a hold on everything until spring and summer?
I'd like a plant, I'm just saying plant friend!!😍
Love this video!!!! I also love that fireplace in the background. Please let me know where I can get a fireplace like that.
Some of my plant mail come with moss around top of plant. Is it better to leave it or remove? I did remove a portion an reused for alocasia corms. Worked great!
Heyy ma'am really loved your videos . I am from india. please do a video on packing live hanging plants🙂
Thanks
very informative
I wish I would have watched this video last week!!!! I shipped my very first SIX potted plants. 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭
PLEASE PRAY FOR ME THAT NOBODY ASKS FOR A REFUND. I DID MY VERY BEST!! THAT CHOPSTICK IDEA WAS BRILLIANT. I WISH I WOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF THAT WHEN PACKING MY PLANTS. So sad right now.... One question, do you ever send the clay pots with the plant?? Cuz everybody always wants the clay pot and I feel like that's going to ruin the plant in the mail!??????????? Please show me how!! 🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🦋🌿
Would you be able to post a link to your parents’ plant shop?? If you’d rather not I completely understand, but I’d love to see what they have in store and show them some support :) love your channel btw
You're cool! Thx xxx
off topic but I haven't seen you in a few months, you look really good!
Thank you very much
Superb
Thank you for this video Harli. Glad I got to watch your video of all the search results for mailing cuttings. You've answered some of my questions in mind as a total beginner thinking to sell cuttings for a side hustle. For printing labels at home, is there a specific machine that does it? Also the weigh affects the shipping cost, is it priority mail? As I read the charge is the same despite of the weigh if it's priority. :) I will for sure prefer getting in the counter as well than using kiosk knowing that everything is done correctly 😄 but thinking of dropping or having things picked too with the pandemic.
i love this! i practically do the same. I often fixate the leaves by putting something around them like cardboard or make a 'tunnel' out of something... I wonder, how is the house ghost ? :D
Lovely video, thanks😍
Thank you for watching!
I like to roll each plant in stiff paper (old paper bag) to protect foliage. But I guess yours is packed pretty tight that you wouldn't need that
I do sometimes wrap them if the contents aren't packed in there so tightly (:
Ma'am I appreciate the information you have shared.
May I know how long were the plant in such condition.
I have a delivery for like 11hrs. Just wanted to check if it can resist so much.?
Oh my gosh! What is your parent’s plane shop!?
Where do you get your calathea plants? i have NEVER been able to find one and i love all of yours!! i don’t really have any greenhouses near me that aren’t big box brands
What about the lack of sunlight? How long can they go without sufficient sun?
Omg thank you for this video lol
O god plz I also need a frnd who will send me plants I dont have...for free. Nice sustainable way of packing.
If you send something that's been rooting in water, why would the roots rot if wet?
How is the baby doing 🍼
Very well! We have our last regular appointment next Monday (with a 3d ultrasound) & then we move on to the 2 week appointments!
I love your white shelving unit behind you at the end of the video. Could you share a link?
Harli where do you get your sweaters?!?? I always love them 😍 😍
Wow. Shipping was just under $15. That's crazy.
Hmm interested
I Just successfully propagated my first plant ever, the roots are as white as snow!
Yay! That's such a great feeling. Good work!
@@HarliG Thank you!
Wondering how a diaper might work to keep plant alive but outside of box dry?
Thank you so much for this video! I ship overseas do you have any tips for when it's freezing, cause here the temperature is no that likely to get really cold but it will be in the country I send it to.