biffo17 Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 hi i ordered some plants last week . all came today some are potted and some are bare roots wrapped in damp newspaper . i have no soil to plant the bare rooted plants !! cannot get it till weekend i hope . whats the best thing i can do ?? thanks paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 hi Paul what plants are they?i would if i had no choice keep the root balls wrapped in damp paper and out the sun to stop them drying out,couple of days should be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffo17 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 hi all saracenias about 8 wrapped in clingfilm wet and paper need to order some rapid !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 recon you will be fine just keep the roots damp,aha another birmingham guy,greetings 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biffo17 Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 you could pop me some round !!!! lol 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 It's something you learn in this hobby. Most plants come bare root. Nursery exceptions are South West Carnivores and Hampshire Carnivorous Plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted July 16, 2014 Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 Sarra's will be fine stood in a bucket or pot of rain water for a few days,just like flowers. ada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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