If they're small enough and you're worried about them getting crcushed you can put some in an empty 35mm film cannister and place it in a bubble envelope. The shipping will cost you 52 cents.

I have several Cacti and Succulents that I could take cuttings from if you'd be interested in a trade.

Oooh...ok :) Do I need to enclose anything to keep them from wilting?

what i did-and books show you how- wrap the ends in wet paper towel stick each variety label it. in its own ziploc bag and stick them in a bubble mailer. the leaves i've sent got there ok

I just put them in little ziplocks, push the air out, put the baggie in a cardboard jewelry box and mail it in a padded envelope. If the leaves are fresh, they'll last quite a while in the baggie. Removing the air reduces transpiration of water, and not adding anything wet reduces rot.

Good luck.

Korina

There are two methods to send leaves. The easiest is not to wrap it at all, just put it in a plastic bag and blow in the bag so the plastic doesn't touch the leaf which may cause rotting. This is good for short distances.

The other method is as stated above: wet a bit of Kleenex put it on the end of the leaf and cover with Handi-wrap to keep it secure. Place in bag and blow air to keep plastic from rotting leaf.

Leaves may also be taped onto styrofoam meat container trays, the small ones. (Leaf ends may be wrapped or not) Then the whole thing can be placed in a plastic sack and sent.

Nancy

I want to mail dried pressed leaves to a teacher...what is the best way, so they will not be crushed.