Here is how Rob's Violets ship (link below). My order from them arrived in good condition.

Here is a link that might be useful: Rob's Violets -

Dora,
The information from Rob's website is pretty comprehensive. The only thing I would add is that in my experience, a plant that has really stiff leaves, such as one on wicks or just watered, is more likely to have broken leaves from 'bending up' to wrap. I take mine off the reservoir for a few days so the stems are a little more flexible. One could also use the plastic sleeves/cones that many violets are shipped in, and then finish off in a newspaper cone.

I have watched Olive wrap plants for shipping. She very gently coaxes the newspaper under the leaves and forms the 'cone' without breaking leaves. Magic.....

Barbara

That explanation (on Violet Barn) is helpful.
Thanks. Hopefully, I'll be able to package soundly and ship without damage.

Dora

Thanks for the great link. Now, how do you ship leaves?
I just sent some leaves out, in 2" dixie cups with moist spagham moss in bottom, and them in plastic baggie. Person received them and said they were mush. I thought it was a good way. Please tell me how to ship. I want to replace them to her.
Eileen

Shipping leaves is really pretty easy. In this case, you want leaves nice and crisp. Write the name on a baggie and place the freshly cut leaf inside, squeeze out most of the air, and you are ready to go!. Be sure to ship priority mail. You want to keep the leaves from moving around in the box, so I tape the bags to a piece of lightweight cardboard and tape the cardboard to the inside of the box. VHS tape mailers make great boxes for quite a few leaves.

Be sure to consider temperatures along the trip, and use a bigger box with insulation if needed.

Barbara

Thanks Barbara. It sounds easy enough. I'll do as you said. Hope they make it this time.
Eileen