Desert Rose?

Penne Johnson
by Penne Johnson

Does anyone know how long the roots of a Desert Rose will last in a bubble wrap manilla envelope? I want to mail one but not sure if it can be picked up right away from post office.

Thanks for your help.


  8 answers
  • Deb K Deb K on May 05, 2020

    Hello Penne, hope this little video helps you out, I think you can just what she does to pack the desert rose for shipping.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbZxjet3c_k

  • Kmdreamer Kmdreamer on May 05, 2020

    Wet newspaper wrap around the roots then put in a plastic zip lock bag

  • Peggy L Burnette Peggy L Burnette on May 05, 2020

    HiPenne, there is a really good video on you tube about shipping desert rose plants. Hope this is helpful.

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  • Em Em on May 06, 2020

    Soak the roots then place in a coffee filter with a small amount of damp soil. Attach a rubber band or string around to hold in place. Wrap in bubble wrap then secure again. Should be fine to ship most anywhere since it only takes a few days to get most anywhere these days. Just make sure you aren't shipping to someplace where there are regulations against shipping live plants. Ask at the post office before you mail.

    • Penne Johnson Penne Johnson on May 06, 2020

      I guess everyone misunderstood my question. Just want to know how long the plant can stay in the bubble wrapped when I ORDER one as post office is a distance away and must go every 3-4 weeks to get mail. Thanks guys YOur feedback was great if I was mailing it. Penne

  • Chloe Crabtree Chloe Crabtree on May 06, 2020

    It should be fine for a week or so.

  • I've received these before in mail, but they were wrapped in a slightly wet paper towel with plastic wrapped around it.

  • Cindy Cindy on May 06, 2020

    Hi Penne. You might get the ordering company to delay the shipment. A lot of times you pay extra for faster shipping. If you choose the free shipment option, that might delay the delivery. Good luck Penne. Stay healthy and well.