Looking to move out of state and you have plants you need moved and not sure what to do. Most movers will take your household plants but under strict restrictions such as the plants have to picked up and delivered within a 24 hour period and they can be moved outside of state lines.
Most people moving don't realize that their plants may be place in an area with no sunlight or water and when placed in a moving truck with a bunch of furniture and boxes may get crushed.
The most important thing to know about moving plants out of state is that it may not be up to your mover on whether they want to accept the liability of take your plant but beware of federal and state regulations that prevent the transport of certain plants.
Most states require that plants are certified and by the local department of agriculture office. In Texas contact http://www.texasagriculture.gov/Home/ContactUs/TDALocations.aspx.
The moving company will not arrange for inspection of household plants.
If you are moving plants make sure you do the following:
1. Find out if your mover will accept plants and what their rules are
2. Find out of your state agricultural department has restrictions on shipping certain plants
3. Decide is it worth the time and investment to take the plant
