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[IBC] Bonsai Chat May 9
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I was talking to my mom (who lives in Chicago) for Mother's Day and was
trying to explain to her what a Portulacaria was (Baby Jade/Elephant Plant). I got the idea that perhaps I could just ship her a few cuttings, she's very adept at growing stuff. She's got gro-lights for use in the winter, and the plants could be outside in the summer. Not really sure how they'd take to the idea, but seeing as how how easy to obtain the cuttings are right now for me, not a huge loss. Anyway, my point is, what's the best way to ship bonsai? I've got a couple options, I could wait till I can obtain some more fresh cuttings and just ship her those and let her plant them, or I could take a cutting I have with roots out of a pot and send it, or I could just send the cutting pot and all. I work at Staples and have a UPS outlet there so I'd use UPS to ship. Any suggestions or thoughts? __________________________________________________ _______________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/g...ave/direct/01/ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
Sue Marsh wrote:
I was talking to my mom (who lives in Chicago) for Mother's Day and was trying to explain to her what a Portulacaria was (Baby Jade/Elephant Plant). I got the idea that perhaps I could just ship her a few cuttings, she's very adept at growing stuff. She's got gro-lights for use in the winter, and the plants could be outside in the summer. Not really sure how they'd take to the idea, but seeing as how how easy to obtain the cuttings are right now for me, not a huge loss. Anyway, my point is, what's the best way to ship bonsai? I've got a couple options, I could wait till I can obtain some more fresh cuttings and just ship her those and let her plant them, or I could take a cutting I have with roots out of a pot and send it, or I could just send the cutting pot and all. I work at Staples and have a UPS outlet there so I'd use UPS to ship. Any suggestions or thoughts? ___________________________ Wrap the cuttings or the bare-root plant in several layers of wet paper towel, tie tightly with rubber band, put in sealable baggie, put in brown envelope or box, tape seal tightly, and ship. Jim Lewis - - Tallahassee, FL - When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect - Aldo Leopold - A Sand County Almanac ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
IT SHOULD BE OK TO SHIP IT NOW. i WOULD JUST PUT THE CUUTINGS OR BARE ROOT PLANT IN A PLASTIC BAG TRAP SOME AIR IN IT AND CLOSE IT WITH A TWIST TIE. THE FEW DAYS IT'S IN TRANSIT SHOULDN'T HARM IT.
Stevew Long Island NY -----Original Message----- From: Sue Marsh To: Sent: Sun, 8 May 2005 19:20:50 +0000 Subject: [IBC] Shipping cuttings? I was talking to my mom (who lives in Chicago) for Mother's Day and was trying to explain to her what a Portulacaria was (Baby Jade/Elephant Plant). I got the idea that perhaps I could just ship her a few cuttings, she's very adept at growing stuff. She's got gro-lights for use in the winter, and the plants could be outside in the summer. Not really sure how they'd take to the idea, but seeing as how how easy to obtain the cuttings are right now for me, not a huge loss. Anyway, my point is, what's the best way to ship bonsai? I've got a couple options, I could wait till I can obtain some more fresh cuttings and just ship her those and let her plant them, or I could take a cutting I have with roots out of a pot and send it, or I could just send the cutting pot and all. I work at Staples and have a UPS outlet there so I'd use UPS to ship. Any suggestions or thoughts? __________________________________________________ _______________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/g...ave/direct/01/ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
For most plants I'd agree with Jim (and I have posted hundreds) but
Portulacaria is a succulent and may well rot if kept sealed among damp paper towel for days in the post. This is a plant that will survive for weeks without watering. I'd bare root it and post it in a cardboard box filled with dry newspaper or polystyrene chips. When planted, it should be in dry gritty/sandy compost and left dry for a week and then watered minimally for a few weeks before normal (succulent) watering is recommenced. Cheers Kev Bailey Wrap the cuttings or the bare-root plant in several layers of wet paper towel, tie tightly with rubber band, put in sealable baggie, put in brown envelope or box, tape seal tightly, and ship. __________________________________________________ _______________ Be the first to hear what's new at MSN - sign up to our free newsletters! http://www.msn.co.uk/newsletters ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
sorry for the repeated posts. my email was giving messages that they were returned.
SteveW Long Island NY -----Original Message----- From: Steven Wachs To: Sent: Sun, 8 May 2005 17:00:31 -0400 Subject: [IBC] Shipping cuttings? IT SHOULD BE OK TO SHIP IT NOW. i WOULD JUST PUT THE CUUTINGS OR BARE ROOT PLANT IN A PLASTIC BAG TRAP SOME AIR IN IT AND CLOSE IT WITH A TWIST TIE. THE FEW DAYS IT'S IN TRANSIT SHOULDN'T HARM IT. Stevew Long Island NY -----Original Message----- From: Sue Marsh To: Sent: Sun, 8 May 2005 19:20:50 +0000 Subject: [IBC] Shipping cuttings? I was talking to my mom (who lives in Chicago) for Mother's Day and was trying to explain to her what a Portulacaria was (Baby Jade/Elephant Plant). I got the idea that perhaps I could just ship her a few cuttings, she's very adept at growing stuff. She's got gro-lights for use in the winter, and the plants could be outside in the summer. Not really sure how they'd take to the idea, but seeing as how how easy to obtain the cuttings are right now for me, not a huge loss. Anyway, my point is, what's the best way to ship bonsai? I've got a couple options, I could wait till I can obtain some more fresh cuttings and just ship her those and let her plant them, or I could take a cutting I have with roots out of a pot and send it, or I could just send the cutting pot and all. I work at Staples and have a UPS outlet there so I'd use UPS to ship. Any suggestions or thoughts? __________________________________________________ _______________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/g...ave/direct/01/ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
sorry for the repeated posts. my email server is giving me messages that the mail didn't go through
SteveW Long Island NY -----Original Message----- From: Steven Wachs To: Sent: Sun, 8 May 2005 17:00:31 -0400 Subject: [IBC] Shipping cuttings? IT SHOULD BE OK TO SHIP IT NOW. i WOULD JUST PUT THE CUUTINGS OR BARE ROOT PLANT IN A PLASTIC BAG TRAP SOME AIR IN IT AND CLOSE IT WITH A TWIST TIE. THE FEW DAYS IT'S IN TRANSIT SHOULDN'T HARM IT. Stevew Long Island NY -----Original Message----- From: Sue Marsh To: Sent: Sun, 8 May 2005 19:20:50 +0000 Subject: [IBC] Shipping cuttings? I was talking to my mom (who lives in Chicago) for Mother's Day and was trying to explain to her what a Portulacaria was (Baby Jade/Elephant Plant). I got the idea that perhaps I could just ship her a few cuttings, she's very adept at growing stuff. She's got gro-lights for use in the winter, and the plants could be outside in the summer. Not really sure how they'd take to the idea, but seeing as how how easy to obtain the cuttings are right now for me, not a huge loss. Anyway, my point is, what's the best way to ship bonsai? I've got a couple options, I could wait till I can obtain some more fresh cuttings and just ship her those and let her plant them, or I could take a cutting I have with roots out of a pot and send it, or I could just send the cutting pot and all. I work at Staples and have a UPS outlet there so I'd use UPS to ship. Any suggestions or thoughts? __________________________________________________ _______________ Express yourself instantly with MSN Messenger! Download today - it's FREE! http://messenger.msn.click-url.com/g...ave/direct/01/ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ ************************************************** ****************************** ++++Sponsored, in part, by Sue Crabtree++++ ************************************************** ****************************** -- The IBC HOME PAGE & FAQ: http://www.internetbonsaiclub.org/ -- +++++ Questions? Help? e-mail +++++ |
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