A beautiful bouquet has been bought, it remains to deliver to the destination. It turns out that transporting flowers by plane has many limitations and subtleties.
First, it is not always allowed to transport live plants on the plane – it all depends on where exactly you are going. Europe is not a problem, but countries such as the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand have very strict rules for importing perishable goods. The reason is that flowers and other plants have diseases, microscopic mites live on them, etc. Importing freshly cut flowers into these countries is out of the question, customs will confiscate and dispose of them without a word upon arrival. Bouquets with a special medical certificate are sold at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol – you can take them with you to these countries.
How to keep flowers beautiful during transportation?
First tip: prevent dehydration.
If you are only on the road for a few minutes, this is not such a problem. But if the journey is long, it is necessary to keep the flowers moist. Wrap the damp kraft paper around the bottom of the flower stems and secure the plastic bag with a not-too-tight rubber band.
If you are walking with a bouquet, hold the bouquet firmly and be careful not to shake the flowers too much. Hold the bouquet with the flowers facing down so they receive as little sunlight as possible. If it’s windy outside, try to cover the flowers with your body. This is how you will prolong their youth and beauty.
If you need to transport flowers in a car, first make sure that the airflow from the air conditioner is not directed at the bouquet. When the flowers are in the draft, they dry quickly. The best place for transporting flowers is the trunk. There is no air conditioning or ventilation. Another place is on the mat at the feet of the front passenger. Check that the airflow is not directed at them. In general, the main thing is that the flowers are not exposed to sunlight and drafts.