transporting mini's.

[PacMan]

hey,

Im heading too vancouver island over the weekend and am going to be picking up a few new mini orchids. Im not too sure on the speices yet, but im and wondering what would be the best, low stress way for moving/transporting them.Ill be driving. Its a good 10 hours in the car. Any of you gals/guys have any good pointer/tips? anything would be much appreciated. Of course ill get some pictures when i get them

thanks in advance

[Pilot]

They're tough plants... I'd say treat them how you'd treat a pet-- keep them moist (well, you'd give water to a pup...not actually dunk them in water) and don't leave them in the car unattended, especially in the sun. Not much else you could do, really. I suppose if they're not use to direct sun you might consider something to shade them as you go speeding down the road.

[phearamedusa]

A box, or something to hold them upright . Nothing worse then getting those new babies and them getting knocked about on the drive home.

[Blueszz]

What about packing them in a box. You could wrap some moist sphag around the roots and keep that in place with paper towels that you make moist too. That way you don't have to worry about watering them during your travel.
I do this when I ship orchids and it works very well. It prevents the roots from being damaged too.

Nicole

[Ray]

No need to go to big efforts for that little jaunt across the countryside, but definitely keep them covered - a car can be a greenhouse and cook 'em quickly, especially if you stop for fuel, food, etc.

[PacMan]

thanks for all the replys. Seems like i just need too use some common sence. Thanks again and ill get tho pictures up asap.

[neb]

my wife and I drove to the Redland festival last month it was a 12 hour drive. We returned with many plants some large some small. All the top heavy plants I laid on there side in a box to keep them from moving around, the others were stood up in the back with stuff packed around them to keep them in place.

[Oscarman]

Make sure they are moistened and secure them in styrofoam cooler box. This will really help moderate the hot car temperatures, direct sun etc.

Works great in winter when the opposite climate challenges are present.

[PacMan]

Ok, so as long as things are not moving around and kept moist and of course it doesnt get too hot everything should be alright. Should i be expecting some leafs tips too turn brown? Sry for the noob questions. just want too make sure then get the best. lol

*edit*Good tip with the styrofoam cooler box..ill pick one of those up for sure.

[neb]

I don't see any reason to expect any damage if the plants are kept in place and in the correct temperature range