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How We Ship Plants

Shipping orchids correctly requires special care. Everything from rough handling to extreme temperatures can damage orchids in transit. Some plant nurseries rush through packing and shipping, which can lead to a disaster for the plants. At Orchids Limited/OrchidWeb, we take special care in packing your orchid and supply shipments correctly!

 

First, we examine the plant to make sure it is healthy and ready to be shipped. 

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If the plant feels a bit dry, we give it a quick water before packing it up.

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We properly stake the plant to protect both leaves and flower spikes should the plant we send you be in spike.

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We use shredded wax paper and/or tissue or cotton-like padding to prevent injury.

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We carefully wrap the plant in paper.  For smaller plants, we often can fit several in a roll.

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When we box the plant, we fill the voids of the box with extra paper for additional cushioning and insulating value.

In cold weather, we will include non toxic chemical heat packs to keep your orchids warm for up to two days!

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We include unpacking instructions to advise on the best method of unwrapping your new plant.

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Finally, we tape the box up, put the label and send it off to you!

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Orchids Limited takes pride in packing your plants and supplies. We spend more time packing than most nurseries because our goal is your satisfaction (not just selling plants), and we take every care possible to see that your orchids and supplies arrive safely.  We know you will be pleased with how your orchids and supplies arrive. Search our catalog to find the perfect orchids and supplies, knowing that they will arrive in excellent condition!