First thing to do is to wrap the pot, dirt and all in plastic wrap so the soil doesn't move too much during transport.
Next I will need to figure out some kind of support for the trunk and leaves. One suggestion was to wrap it loosely in paper or plastic but I think I will end up having someone hold the tree steady during transport.
To transport it I will put it on it's side and angled up a little so that it will be able to fit in the car. It's now 4'3" tall from the dirt up, pot included it's right at 5' even. Just think about trying to get a person in a car without bending their hips or legs.
Of course the plant will need to be upright as soon as possible so that it will be ok.
Of course the plant will need to be upright as soon as possible so that it will be ok.
When I got the vanilla orchids they were mailed to me. They came wrapped in paper with other paper wadded up and put between the leaves. If I tried that it would be a lot of work for just the one tree for transport. Also no guarantee that it would not shift around while moving. The little yellow pot is going to be simple in comparison as well as the dozen other pots in the back of the office. They will need to be moved to the apartment though probably. Not nearly as much space in the new place.
