SodaBananas

im planning on obtaining my first banana plant this summer, and with that responsibility i need to have some way to get it between home and the cottage, since ill be more available at home for my plant when im not up north for the summer. I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how to transport a plant

Jeff zone 8 N.C.

Need more info. How tall is the plant? How big is the pot? How long is the trip? What type vehicle will be used? If in a car and if it's a big plant does the rear seat fold down so the plant can be in the trunk and the back seat at the same time? Will you be crossing a border that restricts plant movement?

SodaBananas

there will be no border crossing, the plant in question will be a blue java, Container size unkown for now (probs 3 gal) same with height

SodaBananas

Quick bump, just want to see if anyone has basic ideas or should i go with a more compatible plant?
Realized i didnt answer some questions, a tesla model x will be used and weither the seat folds down depends in wich model x is had at time of transport. They can BOTH tow.

Jeff zone 8 N.C.

Make sure you keep the plant warm the entire move. Do not fertilize it for a week or two before the move. Water it 2 or 3 days before the move and not again till it gets to it's new home. Unpack it and give it light and air as soon as you can after the move. To keep the soil in place, put the whole pot in a garbage bag taped tight to the pot. Tape the top of the bag down tight over the soil so it keeps the soil firmly in place. . Hopefully it will only be in the bag a day or two. Wrap the whole pot and plant in a cardboard sleeve or box to support the leaves. If you can keep the plant upright that is the way to go. If not be aware that a banana plant that can see light will try to turn it's trunk upward towards that light. It only takes about a day for the plant to start that process so keeping it dark will help with that. Again unpack it so it can get air as soon as possible and water heavily one time to purge the soil of stale air and draw in fresh air. Fertilize when you get a chance.