What Are You Even Supposed to Do With Houseplants During a Move? Plant Pros Share

Plant Proper Team

March 12, 2026

What Are You Even Supposed to Do With Houseplants During a Move? Plant Pros Share

Plant Proper Featured in The Spruce

Moving to a new home can be stressful ...not just for people, but for plants too. In this feature from The Spruce, Plant Proper shares helpful advice on how to safely move houseplants while minimizing stress and damage. From preparing plants before moving day to helping them adjust to a new environment afterward, the article offers practical tips to keep your plants healthy and thriving through the transition.

One of the most stressful experiences is moving living spaces, but if you're a houseplant enthusiast, you're probably aware that your leafy pals might get overwhelmed during the process, too. It also begs the question, what do you do with houseplants when you move?

To ease your mind and make it as painless as possible for you and your favorite plants, we asked a few plant experts for some help in determining how to move plants, where to store them during a move, and how to care for them after.

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