Air Plants and Canada

[Slick CWD]

Hi guys
Im looking to buy air plants (Tillandsia) however very few located in Canada. I have the site that is in B.C but i also have found alot in the states that i like.

My concern is do i need a certificate for them to ship from the states to canada?????

[beckdg]

if they are CITES protected yet still allowed you'll need those certs. i am not familiar with them, personally. to send any plants across the border at all you'll need to fill out a customs form. nothing big nor expensive and the shipper (ups, fedex, etc.) should provide them. it should only take the seller a couple minutes at most of their time.

[Epiphile]

There's also phytosanitary certification... basically the vendor needs to have the shipment inspected by a government official to ensure that the plants are free of pests.

That's just if it's done on the level, though...

[Slick CWD]

so does anyone know where i can get them in the toronto area???

[Epiphile]

I saw a few Tillandsia species at Poppies florist on Queen Street- check and see if they've got any left.