Will I be allowed to take my house plants with me when I move out of state?

Question

I'm moving (driving) from California to either Colorado or Oregon and I was wondering if I can take my house plants with me across state lines without a problem?

Answer 1

yes, I took mine when I moved across the country both times. you will find however that some of your plants will not survive in a new climate.

Answer 2

I came back from texas to Florida,,for i went for a 3 month visit...I had to stop at the Florida agricultural roadside checks for plants..I had brought a few back from Texas..but it was no problem..if yopu have plants they ask where thier final destination is going to be, will they be planted in pots or outside, what kind of pl;ants they are tec..they handed me a yellow slip that once I got to the final destination here In Panama City beach..i had to call Tallahassee agricultural department (state capitol) simply to say they arrived at the destination disclosed at thier agricultural stop..there was no fees are hassles though..and they let me keep what I had

Answer 3

Yes. Just so long as your moving OUT of California. Going in to California they inspect all vehicles for fruit and any type of plants.

Answer 4

Yes you can. It's only when you bring plants from another country that there's a problem.

Answer 5

yes as long as you dont plant them out side and if you dont go to another country

Answer 6

It matters what state and if your takeing a plane, bus or if your driving.

Answer 7

All states have provisions which allow homeowners to move small numbers of plants with them, without incurring the expense of phytosanitary certificates/inspections normally required of commercial exporters/importers.  Large plant collections might need the phytosanitary certificate.  Contact your state department of agriculture, or county extension office for details.

I work as a state agricultural inspector in Florida.  I recently inspected some house plants for someone who had just moved here from California.  This inspection only took a few minutes, and I was able to answer some questions for them about the plants and fruit trees at their new home.  The departments of Agriculture are only interested in intercepting plants diseases or pests which might harm the native plants, or agricultural plants grown in their state.  

Answer 8

In my experience as a driver and employee for a wholesale nursery in Texas, there were only a few types of palm trees we weren't allowed to bring back in the state. Like a chinese fan palm I don't think you'd be growin that in your house. You'll have to check the laws of the state you're movin to. I'm sure a phone call could clear it up once and for all.