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How to package Droseras for posting?
« Thread Started on Jun 9, 2008, 8:18pm »
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I'm trying to post some D.spatulata plantlets measuring 3mm-6mm in diameters to other states in Malaysia. However, I don't know how to package them. I've heard about sending bareroot. What is the best way to post the plants? I couldn't find any answer googling and doen't want to risk the life of these ****es. Hope to get some answers here. Thanks alot in advance.
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Re: How to package Droseras for posting?
« Reply #1 on Jun 10, 2008, 4:58am »
The easiest way to send them is to take cut a small section of dirt out around the plant (a plug) and wrap this in plastic wrap (Glad Wrap or Cling Wrap in Australia). This will minimise the stress to the roots and allows the roots to stay moist when in transit. You can also include some LFS for extra protection and moisture if you want. I have recieved and sent many plants in this fashion and all settle into their new home quickly. Hope this helps.
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Re: How to package Droseras for posting?
« Reply #2 on Jun 10, 2008, 9:26am »
Hi Strath,
Thanks alot for sharing. About the plastic wrap and the plug, do you wrap the roots + dirt only or the plant too? What about LFS? What does it mean? Oh, by the way, how do you protect the plant in the envelope? I'm so sorry for asking so much. Lols, i don't wanna risk the plantlets, they are so small. Thanks alot in advance.
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Re: How to package Droseras for posting?
« Reply #3 on Jun 10, 2008, 10:44am »
No problems. You wrap the lot up in the plastic. LFS stands for Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss. You can also use the LFS to cover the plant as it is easily removed when unwrapped. Their are a couple of options to protect the plants in the envelope. You can wrap an extra layer of bubble wrap around the outside or an alternative that I prefer is to shape a box out of a sheet of cardboard or to use a small container such as a small aluminium pie dish or plastic container such as the ones that the sauce comes in from Mc Donalds. I am sure you could think of other similar containers.
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Re: How to package Droseras for posting?
« Reply #4 on Jun 10, 2008, 11:28am »
Ok, thanks alot. I think i know how to wrap them already. Is the plantlets safe to be posted?They are only 3mm-6mm in diameter. I believe this would be my last question. Lols. Thanks alot. You do great help.
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Re: How to package Droseras for posting?
« Reply #5 on Jun 10, 2008, 12:54pm »
From my experience spatulaa are tough little plants. With most plants they suffer less stress when exposed to extremes at a young age. You should have no problems with them. As stated earlier the safest method is to ensure you dig up some soil with the exisitng roots and they will survive for days with this treatment. Cheers.
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« Reply #6 on Jun 10, 2008, 3:49pm »

Ok thanks alot.I'll try your method.

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