How to move orchids in bloom?

[crzyorchids]

Hey y'all, im moving from TN to GA here in a week or two, and would like to know the best way to move orchids in bloom? I have three orchids in bloom right now and I would love to be able to keep my precious flowers safe

[slipperfreak]

There are dozens of tricks to it; first of all, if it's cold, you'll want to have your vehicle warmed up before you take them to it. I don't know what it's like down there right now but up here there's 4" of snow on the ground and it's around -5 C/23 F!

Also if it's cold, you'll want to cover the plants. Generally, I've found a large cardboard box works best, that will fit the plants, spikes and all. Otherwise, you'll have to use a large bag and try not to hit the flowers too much with it. In a box, it's quite easy to keep the plants from shifting by placing small, heavy objects between the pots. If your spikes aren't staked, staking them will help to keep them from bending. With bagged plants I place them in the back of the car (I have a station wagon) with heavy objects between the pots so they don't shift, or behind the front seats.

Hope this helps.

[crzyorchids]

Well we have plenty of boxes LOL! The temp is still in the 60's down here so I think they will be ok. But who knows, it could change in a week. They are not staked, so I will have to do that! Thanks much

[Cym Ladye]

Houston,

Many of us transport orchids to shows with regularity. The most important things to remember are to avoid temperature changes, keep the sun through the car windows off the flowers, be sure the spikes are staked and that the pots are secure enough so that they do not fall over. I put several pots in a box so they fit relatively snugly and then place crumpled newspaper where needed in between. The biggest problem is severe temperature change.

Good Luck. You should make it just fine.

Cym Ladye

[crzyorchids]

Thank you much Cym Ladye and Joe I will for sure take your advice