Timing Tropical Plant Purchases: Avoid Cold Weather Shipping Shock

A buyer considers purchasing a kentia palm and chamaedorea palms in winter but is warned against it. Expert Darlene advises waiting until March or April because tropical plants go into shock below 40°F. Current forecast shows lows of 2°F—far too cold for safe shipping. Even with a $250 budget, buying now risks plant death. Patience ensures healthy, living plants.