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Transporting a clematis by plane

9 years ago

My mother has transplanted a clematis from my late grandmother's house. I just bought my first home and I'd like to try to take a cutting for myself. Unfortunately, she's in Minnesota and I live in California. Does anyone have any advice for transporting it on my flight back home?

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NHBabs z4b-5a NH
9 years ago
It is just a cutting or does it include roots?

I know California has some very specific rules about bringing plants from out of state in an effort to control agricultural pests. I would investigate what you are allowed to bring in before trying this since I can't imagine that you want to get in trouble with the ag authorities. I don't know how carefully they check or who they check.
Lilyfinch z9a Murrieta Ca
9 years ago
I would ship it to myself
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cearbhaill (zone 6b Eastern Kentucky)
9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago
I would have mom root it, then ship it as any other plant during cooler weather. A rooted plant is far more likely to survive shipping than a freshly taken cutting.

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