Welcoming a new houseplant is an exciting moment but sometimes the journey from our greenhouse can leave your new additions in need of a little extra care. If your plant has endured a rough ride, fret not! In this blog post, weβll guide you through the steps to helping your shipped houseplants and bring them back to their former glory.
Unbox with care: Gently unwrap your plant from our protective sleeves, paying close attention to the leaves and stems that may be standing up or sticking out. Check out our unboxing video here!
Assess any damage: Do you have broken stems or bent leaves? Itβs common for a few leaves to get a bit roughed up during shipping but donβt worry - we can nurse them back to health!
Check the soil: Take a gander at soil moisture - we do our best to follow a strict watering routine so plants arrive at the perfect level of moisture but some plants retain water during their travels and some dry out! If the soil is still damp, give your plant some time to dry out before its next soak - if itβs dry, quench its thirst!
Trimming and pruning: For any broken stems or leaves that are too far gone, itβs best to trim them away using sanitized, sharp scissors or shears. This will not only improve the plantβs appearance but itβll redirect its energy toward new, healthy growth.
Find the right spot: Look around for an ideal spot for your new addition, one that aligns with its optimal light requirements and allow it settle in.
Have patience: Remember, plants need a bit of time to adjust to their new surroundings. They just had a harrowing journey depending on how gentle your local carrier was! Give your plants at least 2 weeks to settle in and try to observe how they respond to your care.
Shipping stress is a temporary setback and with a little TLC, your houseplant will likely bounce back beautifully. If anything goes awry, donβt hesitate to reach out - weβve got your back!
βI opened the box and my plant looks great - what next?β
βOne of the tall stems is bent! How can I fix this?β
Donβt panic! Depending on how deep the crack is, most stems can fully recover when theyβre offered a little support. This IG video has a great tip for splinting bent stems. If your stems have a clean break, weβd suggest just trimming the hanging leaf away so the plantβs energy will go towards new growth!
βMy plant is drooping/leaned over/facing weird directions. Help!β
Plants often get confused when going from our bright greenhouse into a dark box for a few days - understandably so! Offer some light (preferably from above) to encourage the growth upright again - the stems likely wonβt move overnight but they will get moving! Itβs totally normal for some more delicate plants, like Alocasias, to be a little wonky looking straight out of the box, but theyβll flatten out and perk up with time.
