How to Package and Ship Live Plants Through the Mail

How to Package and Ship Live Plants Through the Mail | With Unboxing

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5 жыл бұрын

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I get asked all the time how I package and ship live plants through the mail and in this video, I'm going to reveal all of my secrets!
I came up with a great method for packaging live plants that ensures they will arrive at their location in the same condition they left.
The best part about this video is that I was able to collaborate with the recipient of the package and he filmed the unboxing!
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@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

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@vinceglaviano9771 3 жыл бұрын

With your enthusiasm, I have somehow gone from being anxious about shipping my plants crosscountry to feeling pumped and excited. Thank you so much!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Vince! Good luck and have fun with it.

@samanthagonzales255 4 жыл бұрын

This is the absolute best video on how to ship plants! You can feel the love and passion through the video! Thanks for this video Mike.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it, Samantha!

@auroracolon1277 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite thing about this video is Mike’s enthusiasm! Kinda wanna get a fig plant now..

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, Aurora! Glad to inspire.

@valerieaikopalileo1769 3 жыл бұрын

Hi.. do you think it will last for 18 days? I was planning to get calathea from Singapore to Philippines.. do you think it’ll survive? Thanks Hoping to get a response from you 🙏

@valerieaikopalileo1769 3 жыл бұрын

Mike Kincaid notice me 🙏

@ananm3442 3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes. We don't want to hear a boring person talking lol

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

@@valerieaikopalileo1769 I noticed you just now! I had a plant last for almost 3 weeks in the package like this and it came out just fine. It was a fig tree that was shipped to me and got lost in the mail.

@bonsai-r-usliveinharmony5691 5 жыл бұрын

I sell trees to and I just learned a lot!! Thank Mike!

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

Wow, what a nice compliment! If a fellow plant shipper is learning something then I must be on the right track. Thanks for that!

@akankshasingh3466 4 жыл бұрын

Hi please help me how I can select plant category on Amazon

@ananm3442 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome I'm about to start growing plants and video is so helpful. Wondering what is the name of that cardboard a D where do you get it from?

@bluejaystudio2029 3 жыл бұрын

Did you wrap the trees just like that... that must be much harder :-)

@oldmovieman593 2 жыл бұрын

Mike Kincaid agree mike

@halfacrehomemaker Ай бұрын

Mike, I followed these instructions and shipped a delicate plant from NC to Ohio in June. The plant was shipped Priority Mail, but took a detour through Texas and 8 days in transit, however, the plant arrived perfectly and the buyer was thrilled. Thanks so much for this video!

@heystevo 5 жыл бұрын

That's a great technique you used for packaging, Mike. I will keep this video as a reference, if and when needed.

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support, Steve! Hope all is well with you guys on the other side of the mountain.

@captainobvious5379 4 жыл бұрын

I'm going to be mailing my first plant this week and this video was so much more helpful than my basic google search. Thank You for your quality info and you just got a new subscriber too UPDATE: Both plants that I mailed arrived safely and in PERFECT condition!!! One traveled to California while the other traveled to the tip of Florida and I'm in Utah so that's great to know that this method works well for close and longer distances!

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for the sub.

@ellarussell8769 Жыл бұрын

I've shipped several seedlings and plants to my son who lives in a small port town in Alaska. There are a lot of herbs and vegetables that he can't get locally so I've been sending him plants that he can grow. Using your method here everything made it to him safe and sound. Thank you for sharing your idea

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I'm so glad to hear that, Ella.

@anshulgupta1901 4 жыл бұрын

I also sell plants online and I can make one improvement in that which will reduce shipping cost. You have put plant in between of cardboard length.. put it towards bottom and not exactly touching the bottom. Then there will be a small gap at the bottom of box and pot base. Just fill it with either bubble wrap or balls and then tape it.. thus the total height of the item with packaging will get reduced which will make volumetric weight way less than present.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the idea.

@JuliaHelen777 5 жыл бұрын

It just shows how much you care and I love you for that! 💝 Keep carrying, no matter how busy the deliveries get! 🤗

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

Awe, thanks Julia!

@zonnyhernandez7591 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree with you, people pay alot of money for their plants they deserve to have a good presentable plan🌷👍

@mattiecopeland8741 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for demonstrating how to wrap a package with a live plant. I am shipping an Angel wing begonia tomorrow. Now, I don't have to worry about the leaves being damaged during shipping.🤗😄🌞

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

You never know what the postal service will do with your box but this method ensures extra protection and that the top of the plant doesn't get smashed. Good luck!

@TheH20please 4 жыл бұрын

Doing research for my etsy house plants shop set up. This video was number one in the youtube search! So very, very helpful. Thank you, Mike. Another well done video. Really enjoyed seeing the buyer's reactions 😁

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joan, glad you liked it! Good luck with your shop!

@Foodie_888 5 жыл бұрын

Nice to see people like you care enough to go the extra mile. That is awesome! I pack care packages the same way when using the flat rate boxes at USPS. You are right, the USPS does play football with packages. So does UPS and Fed Ex because my Amazon packages are beyond recognizable sometimes.

@MirageEspejismo 2 жыл бұрын

This is just what I was looking for. Brilliant idea! 👍

@simpleocap9648 4 жыл бұрын

Love love love this video..So simple, straight forward and very informative! Thank you Mike!

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed it!

@nestlequick6125 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. I'm starting Green Arm Gardening and I'm grateful for your videos.

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Your enthusiasm is SOOOO CONTAGIOUS!! I LOVED watching this! Thank you again!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome! I'm glad you enjoyed it!!!

@TheOriginalFreak 2 жыл бұрын

You may want to try 1 gallon twist tie close plastic bags from Wally World. The Twist Tie Bags (1 gal, w/ twist ties, $0.032/each) cost less than 1 qt Zip bags ( $0.038/each). They should be large enough for you to pull it up over the quart pot and use the twist tie to secure the mouth of the bag around the stem of the plant. This would eliminate all the messy, sticky taping or the need for the paper towel, unless you want to keep it for moisture and to keep the soil from moving around. Admittedly, it may require some repositioning of the tape to hold the cardboard on, but the time and cost savings for someone doing this for profit should be worth it. Great video and thank you for all the hard work you put into this channel! God bless.

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

That is a fantastic idea that I hadn't considered, thanks!

@cstevens2001 2 жыл бұрын

Favorite channel hands down. Thanks Mike.

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! That's really cool. Thanks for your support Chris.

@saurabhsahane5958 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you mike. You just opened a closed door for me.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad to help.

@troyyarbrough 4 жыл бұрын

Best plant shipping method I have seen yet, Also, your enthusiasm is contagious. Great videos man.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Troy, glad you appreciate the video!

@plantluxxe 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this AWESOME video! I love your enthusiasm for plants, and I LOVE your shipping tips! WOW! Very informative! AMAZING!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Queenie2805 4 жыл бұрын

Love your energy and very detailed video! I'm moving and need to ship some very precious plants cross country and this helps so much! Thanks.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

So glad you enjoyed the video! Thanks for watching and good luck with your move.

@billtaylor7712 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video. This helps tremendously Mike. Your the BOSS man!! God bless! I'm excited in Texas!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful, and even more glad you're excited! Have fun Bill!

@jacquelyn515 5 жыл бұрын

GREAT Job Mike 👍.. I think this video of you showing how to pack and ship a plant should go VIRAL for all those sellers that are out there selling plants on line...I must say this is the Best packing method of a plant that I have seen....Wish all of us buyer could receive our plants that we purchase in the condition as this young fig tree did...The gentleman when he started opening the box he had a look of Surprise and was Very impressed with the care you gave his fig tree in shipping..I think he just fell in ❤ with his little fig tree 🌱

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the really nice comment! I sure hope it goes viral. I agree, we should all be able to receive the plants we paid for in the condition the picture shows and hopefully this will give some sellers some great ideas!

@dwightschrute2323 Ай бұрын

This is SO HELPFUL. I feel good about shipping my plant to my new home ❤

@MikeKincaid79 Ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@dapoet200 4 жыл бұрын

I am so grateful for your channel and your love for plants mmwwaa!!!

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, DeLora!

@sistermissionary1 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks sooo much! This was awesome! I mailed my sister rooted cuttings of rosemary, a variegated mariesii hydrangea, and canna lilies using your method! Everything arrived beautifully. Thanks!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! It makes my heart swell with pride to hear that. Thanks so much for sharing that with me and I'm glad it worked out well.

@CosmicDeath 3 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah!! Thank you for sharing this video - I absolutely love how much thought you put into your packaging and care for your customers' experiences. I'm moving across the country soon, and while I'll likely be gifting some of the houseplants I've enjoyed here for years, but the few plants I'd really like to keep are much more likely to arrive intact now that I've watched your video. Yay!! Thank you so, so much!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. Have a safe trip and enjoy your new home.

@gloriadraper2904 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Mike, I live in CT and I am moving to SC in a couple of months and I have three house plants that I want to mail there the day before I fly there. You made my day so I know how to package my plants so they will be safe and not fall apart. Great video and presentation. I learned so much. Thank you again.😄 Made my day!!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome, Gloria! I hope it all goes well for you and you enjoy your new home!!!

@Grow_Everything 2 жыл бұрын

Just wanna say thank you so much for this video! I’ve now shipped 12 plants using method and have gotten great feedback from buyers!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@SoaringSpirit1111 2 жыл бұрын

First thing that came up on my search. Thank you so much -:) Great video !

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@VivianBeck67 3 жыл бұрын

This genius!!! Thank sharing your method for shipping a plant. My family thought I was crazy when I said I was send love plants through the mail. It’s easy enough that o can come exactly what you did! 👍

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

It's so easy and really holds the plants really snug in the package. Good luck and have fun. By the way, when they start thinking you're crazy, you're on the right path.

@GardenObsessions 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome that you get to see the results of your work. Great system for shipping plants.

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

The results make the video!

@lindaduncan3292 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing this video! I've been wanting to send my mom plants from my garden for a while and just didn't know how I could do it and the plants make it. I can't wait to send her a box full of goodies!

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

So glad to help! I'm sure mom will love the goodies!

@carolynryan243 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mike, great video.

@alli9133 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate it. Not excessive at all! Just the info I need. Ty

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@shelbe9093 Жыл бұрын

Great attitude by all. Love the packing ideas. Thank you.

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad it was helpful.

@charleswilder2985 3 жыл бұрын

Another great demonstration, Mike!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Charles! I made this one a few years ago when I realized this was a genuine problem, lol. I kept having this idea pop in my head and had to try it. Worked out beautifully and I've been shipping plants like this ever since.

@timeloop5290 4 жыл бұрын

What an idea!! 💡 U r genius Mike❤️❤️❤️❤️

@mtnyogi1 2 жыл бұрын

Cute puppies!!! And thanks for the packing inspiration!

@Paul-Coburn 5 жыл бұрын

Great job Mike!

@mrswills03 Жыл бұрын

I was look for a video like this! Thank you so much for sharing!

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@yasminluis6277 4 жыл бұрын

Man Thanks Alot!! for showing your way of packaging live plants i was over thinking these past days Thanks again.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@annashiegl 4 жыл бұрын

Great job, I've got some tomato plants to send, and I've been planning and trying allsorts of ways!Your way is the one I choose.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

You can't go wrong with it!

@emmajaneofhawaii7867 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant!

@junovhs4646 2 жыл бұрын

i loved watching the guy opening it, that was so satisfying

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, wasn't it!

@atmozfear4993 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely love your channel… quickly becoming my #1 grow channel! Thanks!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

@Nicolasthequickolas 8 ай бұрын

Love your mindset👌 thank you for this video

@viviangerard459 5 жыл бұрын

nice and healthy looking fig shoots

@Epiphalactic 3 жыл бұрын

I also always wrap mine in kraft paper after as well. Adds extra insulation and protection.

@lifestylethroughthelens2676 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for showing the unboxing, I needed that!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Gad you enjoyed it.

@foreverofthestars01 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome vide, Mike! Thanks for sharing!

@patriciastratton7477 2 жыл бұрын

Extraordinary job!!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Trish

@mbjs1997 4 жыл бұрын

Love watching you videos. I learn so much thank you.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Becky!

@TheresaDarylsWife 2 жыл бұрын

fantastic I went part time at work, but soon be done. I will love doing this.

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck and have fun!

@jmaldy67 5 жыл бұрын

Mike, that is genius my friend! Love your videos please keep them coming.

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

What a nice thing to say! Videos will keep coming as long as you keep watching.

@fyzilasaladeen8779 4 жыл бұрын

@@MikeKincaid79 isn't it more expensive.

@shnuggumz Жыл бұрын

Amazing packaging. Thanks so much for sharing this!

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

You’re welcome!

@lourdesdoty7765 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike!!! Just found your site this last week and Love your videos!!!! I always have a smile on my face both watching them and also reading the comments and your kind an thoughtful replies!♡♡♡ You can tell how much you love ever aspect of what you do! Throughly have enjoyed every video and content subject you have produced!!!!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for the really nice comment, Lourdes! I love plants and I love making these videos and conversing with the community here. We really are one big plant loving family!

@heatherbealer1140 Жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you so much ☺️

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@debraarizona4809 4 жыл бұрын

Mike you are the man!!👍👍👍🎉 That was a genius move packing that maderia.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🤗 I'm going to remember that style of packing.😊👍 Great job Mike!!🤗👏👏👏👏👏

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Debra, glad you enjoyed the video! I think packaging is more important than selling because if your customer doesn't get exactly what they paid for then you won't have a customer for long, lol.

@zanabites 3 жыл бұрын

I’m so nervous about shipping plants for the first time. This was very helpful. Thank you

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help. Don't be nervous about it, just take your time and think it through and the plants will be fine.

@natalias2372 3 жыл бұрын

A Top notch Quality. A+++. Great Job!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@cassandrapryor5034 2 жыл бұрын

You are the man!!👍🏾 Thank you so much for sharing!

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@amyporter515 3 жыл бұрын

That’s brilliant, and so helpful! Thank you!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad to help, Amy!

@GrowZoneTamil 3 жыл бұрын

I am a beginner in shipping plants and this video taught all that’s needed to keep going successfully shipping plants 🌱 🪴 .. Thanku so much for your time and effort in sharing this 👍👏👏👏

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@alisonperry9141 11 ай бұрын

Wow this is amazing, I’m starting an Etsy shop and I’ve been completely baffled by trying to work out how to mail them. This is amazing and takes all the fear out of it for me, thank you. My challenge is how to achieve all this with using eco friendly tape , which could be interesting!

@MikeKincaid79 11 ай бұрын

You can do it!

@coolice743 3 жыл бұрын

I just can't stop smiling 😊😊😊

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to put a smile on your face!

@jacquistreek5604 2 жыл бұрын

I only wish I’d seen your video first rather than trailing through all the others to find your perfect one. I love this fantastic way of wrapping and loved the unwrapping also at the end! Thank you so much 🪴😍

@MikeKincaid79 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome and I'm humbled that you like the video so much. Good luck with your plant shipping endeavors, Jacqui!

@rfadz73 Жыл бұрын

dem! this is creatively genius!! thanks bro!!

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

No problem!

@Poeticfloyvonne444 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome Video and Very Detailed! Thank You So Much For Sharing!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome, Yvonne! Glad it was helpful!

@sandiegotropicalgarden3531 5 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for showing step by step how to pack a plant, I thought this would be impossible until I saw your video Thanks👍

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing impossible about it.

@assamfoodforestnursery4010 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the timely help!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@orchidstuffplus 9 ай бұрын

Super!

@TheLastofakind Жыл бұрын

You done a great job nice lovely shape plant when received hope to use your technique stay Blessed

@MsRESPECT90 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your method Mike

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

No problem, thanks for watching!

@cornishplanthunters4768 Жыл бұрын

brilliant Mike brilliant ...use this now myself .thanks from Penzance Uk

@MikeKincaid79 Жыл бұрын

Glad you’re finding success with this packaging method.

@DrACCook 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I just forwarded this video to the nursery that packed my aloe Vera plant that arrived with broken tips TWICE!

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

LOL, I'm sure they'll love that.

@ZenKaS 5 жыл бұрын

U are a wise young man!!!

@irmazarate6596 5 жыл бұрын

That is owesome Mike! Gracias.

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

De nada!

@Irenekistner 4 жыл бұрын

Brilliant! Best how-to like, ever!

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Awe, thanks, Irene!

@conniecortes6807 4 жыл бұрын

I love the way you work with your plant you treat them with such. Delicate care I will like to buy from you

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Connie! Nothing for sale right now but I appreciate the support.

@ShammiSarwanMicky 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome bro

@sunnyfernandes8483 3 жыл бұрын

Wow worth watching

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it.

@dougiec3 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent vid! Thanks, Mike!

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it, Doug!

@drdipankar 3 жыл бұрын

That's an awesome video, awesomd technique- thanks buddy for sharing it - you made my day

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it, Dipankar!

@minpin77 3 жыл бұрын

May God bless you for sharing your tips and information with us. Very helpful 👌

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

It's my pleasure

@ArunaluPlants 3 жыл бұрын

Really nice works. Thanks for Sharing with us mike😍

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

No problem, glad you enjoyed it!

@L3TLIFEBee 2 жыл бұрын

Genius!

@FARMVIEWS 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@claretaylor7434 3 жыл бұрын

'Figgin' genius wrapping idea.👍😁

@MikeKincaid79 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, lol

@jami677 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing 💓

@MikeKincaid79 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@v.caveda 4 жыл бұрын

I'm not a business type; just wanted to send my out of state friend a mango tree sapling from my yard this summer, but this looks so good and safe! Great ideas, thanks so much for it, I'm sure it'll work out wonderfully. It occurs to me that if you're less worried about appearance you could also use unfolded cereal boxes or regular thick cardboard (when sliced/scored vertically every half inch inch or so on the outside, to allow for easy curving) instead of the thick cardboard paper to get the same stabilized effect too.

@MikeKincaid79 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea!