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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?

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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?

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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.

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land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it
with love and respect - Aldo Leopold - A Sand County Almanac

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IF YOU MAIL IT SOON IT SHOULD BE OK. i WOULD JUST PUT THE CUTTINGS OR A BARE ROOT PLANT IN A PLASTIC BAG CLOSED WITH A TWIST TIE, TRAPPING AIR INSIDE. IT'S A SUCCULENT SO I WOULDN'T BOTHER ADDING WATER. IT WOULDN'T TAKE THAT LONG FOR HER TO RECEIVE 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?

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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?

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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.

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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?

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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?

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