Packing and Shipping
Question: What do I do when my plants arrive?
Answer: UNPACKING YOUR PLANTS:
Most packages are prepared by disassembling the box so that the plants can be well secured. It is recommended that the customer also disassemble the box in order to remove the contents. You will notice the taped seams. Cut open any taped seams and pry open the pre-glued ends so that the box opens like a book and lays flat. Carefully cut through the tape wherever it is attached to the box and then simply lift the plants out. The wrapping on the aerial portions can be removed by cutting the tape that attaches it to the rootball. Then, in most cases, it can be lifted off like taking off a sock. If it doesn't slide off then don't force it, just carefully cut it with scissors. At this point you can allow the plant to rest for a couple of days in a cool, shady location. Cover the rootball with paper to prevent sunburn to the tender roots. If the rootball is moist then leave it alone. If dry then give it a little water. After the rest period use scissors to remove the bags from the rootball as they are taped tightly to contain the original shape. At this point you are ready to transplant your new plant to its new home.
Once you have the plants free of their shipping container, inspect them thoroughly. If they are dry give them a little water and set them in a shady place for a few days. Our plants are grown in a greenhouse with 50% shade typically. Young plants will need a few days in shade then a few day in part sun prior to placing them in full sun.
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