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title: "Moving for the first time with plants, and need advice. I know to…"
description: "Moving for the first time with plants, and need advice. I know to travel with them in my car (as opposed to in the moving truck), and I’ ve heard that wrapping…"
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# Moving for the first time with plants, and need advice. I know to…

_Posted by Audrey on 2026-04-20_

Moving for the first time with plants, and need advice. I know to travel with them in my car (as opposed to in the moving truck), and I’ ve heard that wrapping the pot in cling wrap is a good idea to keep the soil in the pot…

Any other advice? I’m moving an aloe and a Hoya from Colorado to Utah, if it helps.

## 6 comments

### Sarah commented on 2026-04-20

I’ve moved several times with plants. And usually just set them snug and upright in a box tall enough that they set all the way down in the box and keep each other from shifting. I’ve not heard the cling wrap tip but would be concerned it would produce a “greenhouse effect” on a plant and could be harmful by adding too much humidity (depending on the type of plant). I’ve never had issues with soil spilling or anything. Can also add towels, plastics bags, etc around all the pots to provide some cushion if they’re breakable pots.

### Springvision commented on 2026-04-20

Also, be aware of the light coming through your car windows. You wouldn't want any sun damage.

#### Audrey replied on 2026-04-21

They’re going in the front passenger foot well 🩵

### Emilee Ruth commented on 2026-04-21

Good luck with a long drive! I had a friend sit in a back of a pickup truck \& hold onto my plants😂

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#### Audrey replied on 2026-04-21

I have 2 littles 3 \& under, too… it’s gonna be a long day 😅

### KJ commented on 2026-04-21

I use a tote, the high sides protect most of plants

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