If I order this as a gift does it need to be opened right away so the plants don't die? If I were to keep it in the box how long could I do that for?
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I can't honestly answer that. I do know that air plants last a long time. They are not like regular plants that will die without water after a week. I suspect that they will be able to last until Christmas in the box. But this is probably a question that needs to be asked of Hinterland trading.
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I wondered that myself but didn't want to take the chance so I opened the box and followed the instructions and I plan on repackaging right before the holidays. It was very easy to just remove the plant and soak it. I keep it still in the box near a window for some light. I got them a couple of weeks ago and they look great!
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We give ourselves 14 days to ship, but we usually ship within 5 days. The actual ship time is 3 days - we use USPS Priority Mail, and yes the plants are watered prior to shipping
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Allison, contact Joel immediately. Use only distilled water, not spring water, not tap water and water it in a saucer. Fill it up about 1/3 of the way. That being said, did you check your email? Joel sent a detailed email before our plant arrived. I contacted him a few times and he was extremely helpful and fast to respond. Here's his email address: JoelsCarnivorousPlants - Amazon Marketplace lk5mjrd052j6cyv@marketplace.amazon.com I cut and pasted his directions in the initial email below: I will be shipping your order to you Saturday. Look for it to arrive in your mail beginning this Monday. If you have cold weather forecast for the next few days please be careful to take your order indoors soon after it arrives and not to leave it in a mailbox outside overnight if you receive your mail in a receptacle that is outside so that your plant will not be damaged/killed by frost. If your plants are damaged by frost anyways in spite of my best efforts at timing the shipping for your order please let me know asap. If it is below freezing where you are at your order may come with a heat pack. The heat pack is a white bag with red line on it. This heat pack is not part of the potting soil. Please be careful to NOT mix it in with your moss that your plant arrives with. If you are purchasing this as a gift it will be important to pot it up right after it arrives rather than leaving it in the box it came in for a while. If you purchased more than one plant they may be wrapped together. If you have any problems with your plant(s) or its shipping please feel free to contact me. I'm here to help. If you like what you see when your order arrives you can see more Carnivorous Plants that I have for sale here.--&gt;
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Yes, sir. On the label it states that it must be refrigerated after opening. Of all the Aloe juices I have tried, "Lily Of The Desert" is the very best!
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Don't know mine died. Most of the plants I ordered online don't make it out here in this heat, no matter how much I protect and water them. Sorry.
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It wouldn't hurt to sprinkle a few drops of water on it now, but I suspect it will be fine just putting it back in the box too. I got one of these last Christmas and it is still doing GREAT! It looks as beautiful now as the day I "planted" it.
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My plant arrived damaged in the box. It was December, and the plant seemed to have suffered from the cold temperatures. I sent a photo to the sellers and they gave me a refund. Sorry!
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I just received one a couple weeks ago, love it btw. It comes rolled up in a vacuum sealed plastic bag inside a card board box. I don't see any reason why you can't leave it packaged for as long as you need.
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Mine died within a week of arriving. I asked for replacement, got those, they died within a week. The problem was packaging. This vendor basically puts a clear tape around the pots and ships them. Also, the size of plants was incredibly small, I paid $9.99 for most and got less than 3 inch of vines and plants. That small a plant cannot survive such poorly packaged shipping.
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Mark it as a gift if you are concerned. It should come packaged within another box when choosing this option. At least that is what I have noticed.
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I ordered mine and didnt need it for about the same time just keep it in the package and put it in the pantry or I put mine in my room on my dresser where i knew it would not get touched or have anything on it.
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In my opinion, i'd sent it back. The plant shouldnt be ftozen in the first place, my friend who i ordered the plant for said the bonsai died 3 days after receiving it.
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Hi Janice, and Yes "are these already in bloom". But please dont forget something that I learn about to buy flowers by Internet. You need to know firts, how far is the distributor or the store from your destination, because remember that flowers travel in boxes inside a car or truck and the manipulation, vibration, ect ect ect could damage the bloom. The other important think to know, is the weather, is to important, because in winter, the bloom could be arrive more fresh but the bloom could take more time to open, and in the spring or in a sunny and hot day you can open a box of "%"!%%. I hope my answer has been useful. Hi Janice, and Yes "are these already in bloom". But please dont forget something that I learn about to buy flowers by Internet. You need to know firts, how far is the distributor or the store from your destination, because remember that flowers travel in boxes inside a car or truck and the manipulation, vibration, ect ect ect could damage the bloom. The other important think to know, is the weather, is to important, because in winter, the bloom could be arrive more fresh but the bloom could take more time to open, and in the spring or in a sunny and hot day you can open a box of... » Read More Hi Janice, and Yes "are these already in bloom". But please dont forget something that I learn about to buy flowers by Internet. You need to know firts, how far is the distributor or the store from your destination, because remember that flowers travel in boxes inside a car or truck and the manipulation, vibration, ect ect ect could damage the bloom. The other important think to know, is the weather, is to important, because in winter, the bloom could be arrive more fresh but the bloom could take more time to open, and in the spring or in a sunny and hot day you can open a box of "%"!%%. I hope my answer has been useful. « Show Less
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No. But if U open and replant it it would be ok. Then wrapped it as a gift.
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Look at the packaging. It says it right on there that it needs to be refrigerated. The manufacturer also recommends using one day shipping.
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If you have the time to take it apart you can store it in the box it comes in, but you have to be very careful to not break or bend the branches too much!
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Long! Trust this is a great gift, beautiful flowers and they stay alive and fresh for a very long time!