Tropicals & Tender Perennials: Plumie Question - Please Help, 1 by Clare_CA

Clare_CA wrote:
Skaz, potting soil is heavy, and it will make the postage costly, and it really isn't necessary. Since it is just beginning to form roots, you can easily use Spaghnum Peat Moss instead which is much lighter. Even damp newspaper, a paper towel, or shredded paper will work. And then enclose in a plastic bag and seal around the trunk. I recently received some grafted plumerias that just had the root system tied up in only plastic baggies, and they were fine. Here is how Florida Colors ships their rooted (grafted) plants: