If you have a lot of house plants and you are used to dealing with them then you will know that they respond to changes in the atmosphere and changes in routine. Believe it or not some plants can find moving very stressful and may not survive the move.

Because plants can be easily stressed by moving then you may have to make the difficult decision to leave some of them behind – if you can’t do this then you need to find the best way of moving them to give them a chance of survival in the new environment. If you decide that you want to take some plants from the garden because you can’t bear to leave them behind then you need to make sure that they are being transplanted in a way that best suits them. For example, if you want to take some large plants with you then you will need to make sure that they are well dried out. Wrap the leaves carefully so that they don’t get knocked around too much. When you get to where you are moving get the plants out first, then give them a light spray with water to prevent them from wilting and dying from the shock of the move.

Small potted plants are much easier to move but make sure that they are in a cool space, if they overheat then they could wilt and die before you reach your destination. One final thing you should remember if you want your plants to survive the move, is to prepare them for it. In the couple of weeks immediately before the move give your plants some extra care. Make sure that they are fed and that they are well watered. This will make them more resilient to the inevitable stress of moving.