Plants

[marisp 0]

What are the rules when it comes to importing house plants when relocating to the US? I have some beloved cacti and jade plants that I was hoping not to have to find new homes for...

[marisp 0]

No one knows?

[Tim and Erin 3]

I was about to head to bed shortly, but when I read your message I did a quick search online and found this:

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/clearing/agri_prod_inus.xml

Not sure if it will be helpful in your situation, as I didn't have time to read it at length. Perhaps if you do a search for "importing plants to u.s." you will have some answers. Good luck! I hope you are able to take your favorite plants with you.

[marisp 0]

Thanks for the reply. Guess I should have googled it, but assumed that there would be some quick responses from people with experiences when moving.

[Udella&Wiz 325]

That link is more for folks traveling, rather then moving with house plants. I googled an didn't come up with anything other then some Moveers will NOT move houseplants and some states have strict guildlines because they are agricultural states where their crops are important. In my opinion, it would be more trouble then they're worth, I'd leave them behind with a nice family member That's what I did.

This may help - see Plants and Seeds

http://www.cbp.gov/xp/cgov/travel/vacation/kbyg/prohibited_restricted.xml#PlantsandSeeds

[Dan and Ali 3]

I'm bumping this as I am wondering about this, too ... I know there used to be a topic on here about it but my search function is not working on the boards right now so I can't even find it for you!

[ScottThuy 140]

I'm bumping this as I am wondering about this, too ... I know there used to be a topic on here about it but my search function is not working on the boards right now so I can't even find it for you!

The plants have to go through quaranteen and there is a price associated with it. As stated it usually not worth the price and time... There is no guarantee that the plant will be alive when they call you to come get it... I have permission to import seeds from other countries and that is a smaller hurdle than live plants and I have to provide a great deal of documentation for everything coming into the country.

[La Souris 19]

Some members brought house plants, I remember reading Kathryn tips here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53095&view=findpost&p=703202

[marisp 0]

Some members brought house plants, I remember reading Kathryn tips here: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=53095&view=findpost&p=703202

This is great info, we have a handful that have sentimental meaning. Thanks!

[marisp 0]

Seems this is what one would need...A Phytosanitary Certificate.

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/internat/phytoe.shtml

[TimandJoyce 1]

hi Marisp.

Since I was flying from BC to SC, I just gave my plants to my son, so I really don't have much advice to give you. I hope you find your answers, and it all works out for you.