Moving to another country- Southern Hemisphere!!

[alokj7]

Hi.
I currently live in China, and will move to Mauritius, which is a tropical island. Right now, I have some orchids, mainly some Phalaenopsis, bulbos, Neofinetia falcate, cattleya, paphs, which i will be taking with me to Mauritius. I am planning to move during winter in China...that is summer in Mauritius.

My question is, what should i do to help the plants acclimate better to the hot weather? i am not bothered with the warm growing plants, just the ones that may need winter rest.

[Fairorchids]

First, verify that you can bring plants. Many countries have very restrictive regulations.

Second, make sure that you have no plants, that are on the CITES restricted/prohibited list.

Thirdly, you will have to remove 100.0% of potting mix and ship bare root (at the most, wrap roots in moist paper towels).

= unless you have something very unique, it ix probably not worth the hassle to bring plants. Sell/donate plants where you are, and buy plantx that are suited for Mauritius after you arrive.

Without knowing typical temps at whatever elevation you will be living at, it is impossible to comment on what you should be able to grow.