{"id":6341,"date":"2014-08-12T09:56:10","date_gmt":"2014-08-12T14:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/storagecom-blog.local\/?p=6341"},"modified":"2024-08-23T09:50:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-23T14:50:43","slug":"store-potted-plants","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage.com\/blog\/store-potted-plants\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Store Potted Plants in Your Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"

By\u00a0Patrick Galvan, Storage.com<\/p>\n

When moving, sometimes you get caught in an awkward situation. Your old home has already been sold, and the new homeowners want to move in immediately. Your new home, however, still isn’t ready for you to move in. Because of this, you have to turn to self storage, which is a great option for short-term moving issues.<\/p>\n

But what about your easily-damaged items, like the\u00a0potted plants you have around your home? How will they fare in a storage unit where there’s no light, no water, and no tender, loving care?<\/p>\n

According to\u00a0Christina Salwitz<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0The Personal Garden Coach<\/a>, “Most houseplants and outdoors plants will tolerate a storage situation with low light for up to 5 days.” That is, of course, depending on the storage conditions and biological characteristics of the plants.<\/p>\n

Because of this, it’s wise to look for a self storage facility that can accommodate short-term plant life.<\/p>\n

Why\u00a0<\/strong>Plant Species Matters for Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n

The type\u00a0of plant you own will determine\u00a0the care it needs in\u00a0self storage. That’s because there\u00a0are certain species that\u00a0are capable of sustaining themselves longer than others.<\/p>\n

“Plants you don’t have to worry about\u00a0include snake plants, cast iron plants, Chinese evergreens, and pothos,” says\u00a0Nell Foster<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0JoyUsGarden<\/a>.\u00a0“These plants not only tolerate lower levels of sunlight, but they’re physically slender and therefore can be grouped together [to]\u00a0take up less storage space. This is especially helpful if you are storing other household items in the same unit.”<\/p>\n

Foster explains that some plant species, such as ficus, don’t fare well in storage because they “are much more sensitive to change.” In this case, the sheer stress of changing the plant’s environment could kill it.<\/p>\n

Plants normally kept outdoors around your house are a different matter altogether when it comes time for temporary\u00a0storage. According to the staff at\u00a0Gardening Know How<\/a>, larger plants like\u00a0trees or\u00a0shrubbery need to be watered, have their roots wrapped in a burlap sack, and placed in a pot for indoor storage.\u00a0Also, as soon as they’re out of storage, they need to be unwrapped\u00a0and returned to an outdoor source with ample soil, as potting in a confined space for too long\u00a0could be detrimental to their health.<\/p>\n

Be aware that\u00a0putting plants of any species\u00a0in self storage for up to a week or more may result in some minor (but not permanent) physical changes. “Any yellowing of foliage is natural\u00a0and will either return to green, or those leaves [will] fall and [be] replaced with new ones,”\u00a0explains\u00a0Michael\u00a0Perry<\/a>\u00a0of\u00a0PlantHunter UK.<\/p>\n

Whether you have an indoor houseplant or outdoor foliage that you need to store for a short period while moving, it’s a good idea to contact\u00a0a botanist or local garden to determine if your plants will be able to survive and remain healthy in temporary\u00a0self storage.<\/p>\n

Using Good Containers for Moving and Storing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Moving multiple plants into storage can be tricky, as you don’t want to spill soil or lose moisture from\u00a0the pot. With the right containers, you can protect your plants during a move in to a\u00a0storage unit, as well as keep them healthy while in temporary\u00a0storage.<\/p>\n

“Storage containers for moving pots can be nearly anything,” says Salwitz. As an example, she suggests plastic storage bins (without a lid, obviously) to group several potted plants together so they may be transported at once. “Then, when you water them lightly,\u00a0they have a small reserve to draw from.”<\/p>\n

Perry recommends customizing the\u00a0pots the\u00a0plants will be stored in with holes for drainage, too. In this case, place a tray beneath the pot so excess water can filter through the soil and land\u00a0in the tray for disposal later. Remember that too much water can be bad for your plants, so give them just enough to survive without overwatering.<\/p>\n

Keeping Your Plants Moist in Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Water is perhaps the most important element to consider after the plant species itself because plants stand a better chance of survival in short-term storage if the soil in which they grow is kept moist.<\/p>\n

Foster recommends watering the plants two to three\u00a0days before they enter storage. She also recommends ensuring the foliage remains dry. This is a way of preventing the development of mildew, which can damage the surface of your plants. Furthermore, if mildew starts developing on the leaves of your plant, the particles could filter into the air and spread to other items\u00a0in your\u00a0storage unit, such as your furniture and electronics.<\/p>\n

Even if your storage facility is equipped with climate control (which we’ll discuss in more depth below), it’s vital to keep your plants moist in storage, especially if you’re using storage\u00a0during the hotter months of the year. This might mean visiting your storage unit every few days to give your plants a little extra H2O.<\/p>\n

To ensure the water stays in containers longer, Foster suggests using\u00a0newspaper or brown wrapping paper to\u00a0completely covering the soil in the pot. “This prevents the soil from spilling [and] drying out,” she says.<\/p>\n

Protecting Plants with Climate-Controlled Storage<\/strong><\/p>\n

Climate-controlled storage is often used by people who need to store sensitive items, such as antiques, musical instruments, wine collections, and electronics. That’s because the\u00a0climate control feature allows storage renters to adjust the heating and cooling within their unit to maintain a safe temperature and humidity level for their items.<\/p>\n

This is also useful when storing potted plants, as plants should be stored in temperatures around\u00a060-65\u00b0F.<\/p>\n

“The most important benefit of a climate-controlled storage unit is the continuity in the temperature and humidity,” says Al Gardes, Director of Operatives for\u00a0Elmwood Self Storage<\/a>\u00a0in Harahan, La. “It can be monitored by the facility and adjusted seasonally.”<\/p>\n

That’s another advantage of a\u00a0climate-controlled unit\u2014external climates and seasons can’t affect it.\u00a0Let’s say your new home is in a different state where the weather is much different from your last state.\u00a0You can use the climate control feature in your unit to slowly adjust the surrounding temperature and humidity so your plants can get used to the conditions of their new home without an abrupt change that could stress them out.<\/p>\n

Even though the right short-term storage conditions for your other\u00a0belongings\u00a0might not seem like a big deal, it’s imperative for your plants since storage can negatively affect the health of your plants. This is why it’s important to take care of your plants ahead of storing them and find the right self storage facility to protect them before you move in to your new home.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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