How do I transport a large delicate plant that lives in water only?

Can't help with the transport problem but the plant is a Hoya.

This is a Hoya plant! My mom has had one for as long as I can remember and I believe she got her start from her mom! As far as living in water only, both my mom and grandmother's plants were potted.

Hoya plant. I have my grandmothers as well

If that's the same plant I have and I believe it is, are you transporting by air or car/Other vehicle??

If transporting via car, repot the plant into a pot with good drainage holes in the bottom, then depending upon the size, place it in a plastic tub or plastic bag with water.

the Hoya is a very hardy plant and can take some abuse ....... if travel by car just put it on the floor in the back or in the trunk.

I would plant it in soil

By air, check out the airline rules, but by car, water thoroughly but dont leave wet and put in a good size box with room for padding with bubble wrap or scrunched up newspaper. Leave the top of the box open and find a place in the vehicle where it won't get jostled around too much. If it's a multi day trip, check the night time temps before leaving in the car overnight. I've made long distance moves and this has always worked for me! Good luck!

If you are going by car, choose a box with enough room for bubble wrap or scrunched up newspapers. Put a layer of bubble wrap or newspaper on the bottom of the box, then put the plant in a plastic bag in case the water sloshes around. Put the plant inside the box and then place the bubble wrap or newspaper all around the plant and leave the top of the Box open. Put the box in a place in the car where it wont get jostled around too much. If this is a multi-day trip, check night time temps before leaving the plant inside the vehicle. I've made several long distances moves with plants this way with success! Good luck!

My Hoya is also planted in soil and I've re-potted it several times without issue. I'm not sure of your dimensions, but you can take the plant out of the pot and wrap the roots in wet newspaper (or any paper that will absorb & hold water) then in a plastic bag (to fit the size of the roots). Be careful not to crunch the roots. This should make it easier to transport. When you get it to your Mom's, fill the planter with fresh water and carefully put the plant back in the planter. Hope this helps.

I WOULD SEE IF THERE IS A WAY TO SPLIT IT, AND THEN TRANSPORT IT, IN A PAIL, IN THE CAR., OR TRAILER. I WOULD RATHER KEEP IT NEAR ME, TO BE SURE OF NO TIPPING. THIS MUST STAY MOIST, ALSO, I WOULD SOAK THE ROOTS IN WATER, AND A RAG TOO, AND THEN USE THIS RAG TO PUT AROUND THE ROOTS. MAKE SURE TO KEEP THIS WET, ALL DURING THE TRIP. WHEN YOU GET THERE, WET IT AGAIN, AND ONLY PLANT IT WHEN THE GROUND IS COOL, AND READY FOR THE NEW ACQUAINTANCE. BEST WISHES, J.

I have a Hoya that is over one hundred years old. It bloomed all the time for my mother when she had it. It has never bloomed for me, it's healthy and growing well. What can I do?

You could get the water marbles,beads in the store plant potting area. Put them in water( alot) then put them into a plastic bag add your plant. Place bag into (padded box add eonough loose padding to protect the plant.

It is a Hoya, and the blooms have the most pleasant scent. I have transported many plants by watering them well and being careful not to break the vines. Then using plastic bags loosely around them to cushion the plant and pot, placing it in a basket or large box; again using bags or packing peanuts to keep the plant from shifting in transport. You must not break dry vines or it will not bloom for a long time. Look the plant up online to see care directions. Good luck.

I am flying it out of Alaska to Mississippi.

I think I would get a styrofoam box or cooler, wrap roots in wet paper towels and put in a plastic bag, then put some of those air pillows to hold the bloom up and stationary (you could tape the pillows to the sides with duck tape.) Duck tape lid shut, and bring some extra tap in case they want to inspect it. Mark outside in red FRAGILE, This way UP (arrow)

Cappy, Hot Springs Village, AR

I have this plant, although I did not know the name of it, I have had it for years, and I have it planted in soil.

I would check with the airline. If the plant is used to just being in water, perhaps you can wrap the roots with wet paper towels and cover with plastic and then wrap the plant carefully with bubble wrap. Depending on the size of the plant, perhaps check with FedEx to see if they would deliver overnight. You could also check with a florist or large gardening supply to ask how they prep plants for delivery.

LAHOYA PLANTS ARE IN DIRT BUT LIKE MOISTURE