Purchasing plants
abroad

We help establish whether plants, seedlings or seeds can be purchased for your country and task. Send the species, quantity and destination country. We identify what must be agreed before the next step.

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For plants, species and supply form matter

You and the supplier clarify the exact species, variety, form and condition. OZTA coordinates the preliminary review of terms, while documents, substrate, packaging, temperature and quarantine risk determine what specialists must confirm.

Species and phytosanitary status
For live goods, the exact species matters more than a general catalogue name: it determines which conditions can even be considered. We help gather plant and consignment information from the supplier so specialists can assess it for your country.
Season and temperature
A plant needs to survive the journey under suitable conditions, not merely fit into a box. We review supplier requirements and seasonality to identify a possible scenario; we do not promise establishment or preservation after handover in advance.
Growing medium and packaging
Roots, substrate and packaging affect the condition in which a plant can be handed over. We agree with the seller on available information about supply form and consignment preparation, so attractive photographs do not substitute for actual product condition.
Quarantine and receipt
If goods require additional action after arrival, it is important to establish in advance who will perform it and on what terms. We help identify these questions within the order scenario; authorised parties decide on checks, returns or further actions.

What to tell us about plants before ordering

Specify the exact species name, origin, substrate and supply season. We use these details to determine which requirements must be checked for the consignment and who confirms them in the destination country.

Live plants and seedlings

What to send: Latin name, variety, quantity, size, condition and supply form.
What needs to be clarified: Whether soil is present, which substrate is used and how roots are protected: bare or enclosed.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability is checked against the exact species and origin. We do not assume the plant's status without checks.
Quarantine conditions: Specify origin and destination countries, route and quarantine address, if already known.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised government body of the destination country confirms requirements for this batch.

Seeds

What to send: Latin name, variety, purpose, quantity and supplier batch information.
What needs to be clarified: Specify coating, mixture, packaging and accompanying material, if any.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability depends on species and origin. Seeds are not excluded from review merely because they are not live plants.
Quarantine conditions: Specify the destination country and batch form to check applicable requirements.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised body of the destination country confirms document and control procedures using batch details.

Bulbs and tubers

What to send: Latin name, variety, calibre, quantity, condition and origin.
What needs to be clarified: Specify whether substrate or protective material is present and how packages are packed.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability is checked against the exact species name and batch origin.
Quarantine conditions: Specify origin and destination countries, route and batch condition information.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised body of the destination country confirms import and control requirements.

Cuttings

What to send: Latin name, variety, rooted or unrooted material, quantity and condition.
What needs to be clarified: Specify root condition, moisture, substrate and other material in the packaging.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability is checked against the exact species, origin and current restrictions.
Quarantine conditions: Specify the route, destination country and quarantine address, if already known.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised body of the destination country confirms applicable requirements using batch details.

What to tell us about plants before ordering
What you are buying	What to send	What needs to be clarified	Rules on trade in protected species (CITES)	Quarantine conditions	Who confirms the requirements
Live plants and seedlings	Latin name, variety, quantity, size, condition and supply form.	Whether soil is present, which substrate is used and how roots are protected: bare or enclosed.	CITES applicability is checked against the exact species and origin. We do not assume the plant's status without checks.	Specify origin and destination countries, route and quarantine address, if already known.	The authorised government body of the destination country confirms requirements for this batch.
Seeds	Latin name, variety, purpose, quantity and supplier batch information.	Specify coating, mixture, packaging and accompanying material, if any.	CITES applicability depends on species and origin. Seeds are not excluded from review merely because they are not live plants.	Specify the destination country and batch form to check applicable requirements.	The authorised body of the destination country confirms document and control procedures using batch details.
Bulbs and tubers	Latin name, variety, calibre, quantity, condition and origin.	Specify whether substrate or protective material is present and how packages are packed.	CITES applicability is checked against the exact species name and batch origin.	Specify origin and destination countries, route and batch condition information.	The authorised body of the destination country confirms import and control requirements.
Cuttings	Latin name, variety, rooted or unrooted material, quantity and condition.	Specify root condition, moisture, substrate and other material in the packaging.	CITES applicability is checked against the exact species, origin and current restrictions.	Specify the route, destination country and quarantine address, if already known.	The authorised body of the destination country confirms applicable requirements using batch details.

What to send about the plant

Specify the plant species, supply form and destination country. We clarify which documents, packaging and transport conditions must be checked before ordering.

Plant species, variety and photographs
Quantity, dimensions and supply format
Presence of soil and roots, and packaging requirements
Dispatch country and receiving address
Available phytosanitary documents and seasonal-condition information

This is a preliminary review, not a phytosanitary certificate or quarantine authority's decision. Eligibility depends on the exact species, form, country and current rules; establishment is not guaranteed.

We will consider a route suited to the species and season

Nursery and carrier requirements for temperature, substrate, consignment, season and borders determine which options can be considered. After checking species, season, route and availability of participating parties, we provide an indicative timeline by stage and its conditions; this is not a fixed delivery date.

Air
We consider it for compatible batches after checking packaging, temperature, documents and written carrier acceptance.
Estimated timing: Subject to the schedule and acceptance
Possible option: For short compatible routes
Rail
We consider it for seeds, bulbs and robust plant material with a confirmed container, storage conditions and route.
Estimated timing: Subject to the selected route and schedule
Road
We consider it for land routes after checking season, borders, documents, packaging and quarantine address.
Estimated timing: Subject to the route and queues
Sea
We consider this only for compatible seeds, bulbs or dry material after checking timing, packaging and confirmations from the parties involved; live plants require a separate decision.
Estimated timing: Subject to the port and schedule

We will prepare a document list for review

Classification, certificates, permits, quarantine and charges depend on species, supply form, origin, substrate and market.

Botanical name and origin
We check Latin name, variety, quantity, manufacturer/nursery, country of origin, invoice and packing list.
Phytosanitary and CITES documents
We check which phytosanitary documents, CITES documents or quarantine conditions may apply to the specific species and country. Decisions and document-issuance procedures remain with authorised bodies.
Code and growing medium
We provisionally compare supply form, live or dry material, seeds, bulbs and substrate with the customs commodity code and route requirements; responsible authorities confirm final eligibility.
Charges and quarantine costs
We itemise the plant, nursery or auction, packaging, document review, transport, possible duties, taxes, broker, quarantine, laboratory, storage and last-mile delivery. Additional costs are included only under a confirmed contract.

What is important to know before ordering

These answers concern preliminary plant review. Final terms depend on species, substrate, country, season, documents and the quarantine authority.

Which information is needed to review a plant?

Provide the Latin name and variety if known, photographs or a nursery link, origin, supply form, substrate, quantity, season, destination country and quarantine address if already determined.

Which plants and planting materials may be prohibited?

We gather information on species, variety, origin, CITES, quarantine and invasive status, substrate and current destination-country lists. If eligibility is unconfirmed, we pause the review.

Is a phytosanitary certificate needed for seeds or seedlings?

The requirement depends on form, species, origin and destination country. We submit specific consignment details to a competent party to determine the required certificate or permit before dispatch.

How can plants be preserved in transit?

We consider nursery and selected carrier recommendations on season, temperature, humidity, ventilation, roots, substrate and packaging. Survival, condition and the inspection outcome are not guaranteed.

Can a small consignment be imported for a personal garden?

We assess personal orders for the specific species, quantity, substrate, documents and route after written confirmation from the selected carrier and review of applicable requirements by the responsible party. Personal use alone does not confirm import eligibility.

What happens during a quarantine inspection?

If the competent authority requests additional action for a specific consignment, that authority and authorised parties determine the next steps. Until they confirm, we do not promise return, treatment, destruction or any other outcome.

Can tropical plants be transported in winter?

We check season, temperature, packaging, route and written carrier confirmation. If conditions cannot be confirmed, we change the delivery date or method, or pause the order.

Do you work with large landscaping projects?

We consider a project after checking the species list, quantity, planting schedule, nurseries, documents, quarantine address, route and person responsible for receipt.

Discuss a plant order

Send a link or photograph, plant name, quantity and destination country. Add the Latin name if known. We clarify documents, restrictions and transport conditions before ordering.

Tell us about the task

Email Telegram WhatsApp Viber

Purchasing plants
abroad

Tell us about the task Open calculator

For plants, species and supply form matter

Species and phytosanitary status
For live goods, the exact species matters more than a general catalogue name: it determines which conditions can even be considered. We help gather plant and consignment information from the supplier so specialists can assess it for your country.
Season and temperature
A plant needs to survive the journey under suitable conditions, not merely fit into a box. We review supplier requirements and seasonality to identify a possible scenario; we do not promise establishment or preservation after handover in advance.
Growing medium and packaging
Roots, substrate and packaging affect the condition in which a plant can be handed over. We agree with the seller on available information about supply form and consignment preparation, so attractive photographs do not substitute for actual product condition.
Quarantine and receipt
If goods require additional action after arrival, it is important to establish in advance who will perform it and on what terms. We help identify these questions within the order scenario; authorised parties decide on checks, returns or further actions.

What to tell us about plants before ordering

Live plants and seedlings

What to send: Latin name, variety, quantity, size, condition and supply form.
What needs to be clarified: Whether soil is present, which substrate is used and how roots are protected: bare or enclosed.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability is checked against the exact species and origin. We do not assume the plant's status without checks.
Quarantine conditions: Specify origin and destination countries, route and quarantine address, if already known.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised government body of the destination country confirms requirements for this batch.

Seeds

What to send: Latin name, variety, purpose, quantity and supplier batch information.
What needs to be clarified: Specify coating, mixture, packaging and accompanying material, if any.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability depends on species and origin. Seeds are not excluded from review merely because they are not live plants.
Quarantine conditions: Specify the destination country and batch form to check applicable requirements.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised body of the destination country confirms document and control procedures using batch details.

Bulbs and tubers

What to send: Latin name, variety, calibre, quantity, condition and origin.
What needs to be clarified: Specify whether substrate or protective material is present and how packages are packed.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability is checked against the exact species name and batch origin.
Quarantine conditions: Specify origin and destination countries, route and batch condition information.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised body of the destination country confirms import and control requirements.

Cuttings

What to send: Latin name, variety, rooted or unrooted material, quantity and condition.
What needs to be clarified: Specify root condition, moisture, substrate and other material in the packaging.
Rules on trade in protected species (CITES): CITES applicability is checked against the exact species, origin and current restrictions.
Quarantine conditions: Specify the route, destination country and quarantine address, if already known.
Who confirms the requirements: The authorised body of the destination country confirms applicable requirements using batch details.

What to tell us about plants before ordering
What you are buying	What to send	What needs to be clarified	Rules on trade in protected species (CITES)	Quarantine conditions	Who confirms the requirements
Live plants and seedlings	Latin name, variety, quantity, size, condition and supply form.	Whether soil is present, which substrate is used and how roots are protected: bare or enclosed.	CITES applicability is checked against the exact species and origin. We do not assume the plant's status without checks.	Specify origin and destination countries, route and quarantine address, if already known.	The authorised government body of the destination country confirms requirements for this batch.
Seeds	Latin name, variety, purpose, quantity and supplier batch information.	Specify coating, mixture, packaging and accompanying material, if any.	CITES applicability depends on species and origin. Seeds are not excluded from review merely because they are not live plants.	Specify the destination country and batch form to check applicable requirements.	The authorised body of the destination country confirms document and control procedures using batch details.
Bulbs and tubers	Latin name, variety, calibre, quantity, condition and origin.	Specify whether substrate or protective material is present and how packages are packed.	CITES applicability is checked against the exact species name and batch origin.	Specify origin and destination countries, route and batch condition information.	The authorised body of the destination country confirms import and control requirements.
Cuttings	Latin name, variety, rooted or unrooted material, quantity and condition.	Specify root condition, moisture, substrate and other material in the packaging.	CITES applicability is checked against the exact species, origin and current restrictions.	Specify the route, destination country and quarantine address, if already known.	The authorised body of the destination country confirms applicable requirements using batch details.

What to send about the plant

Specify the plant species, supply form and destination country. We clarify which documents, packaging and transport conditions must be checked before ordering.

Plant species, variety and photographs
Quantity, dimensions and supply format
Presence of soil and roots, and packaging requirements
Dispatch country and receiving address
Available phytosanitary documents and seasonal-condition information

We will consider a route suited to the species and season

Air
We consider it for compatible batches after checking packaging, temperature, documents and written carrier acceptance.
Estimated timing: Subject to the schedule and acceptance
Possible option: For short compatible routes
Rail
We consider it for seeds, bulbs and robust plant material with a confirmed container, storage conditions and route.
Estimated timing: Subject to the selected route and schedule
Road
We consider it for land routes after checking season, borders, documents, packaging and quarantine address.
Estimated timing: Subject to the route and queues
Sea
We consider this only for compatible seeds, bulbs or dry material after checking timing, packaging and confirmations from the parties involved; live plants require a separate decision.
Estimated timing: Subject to the port and schedule

We will prepare a document list for review

Classification, certificates, permits, quarantine and charges depend on species, supply form, origin, substrate and market.

Botanical name and origin
We check Latin name, variety, quantity, manufacturer/nursery, country of origin, invoice and packing list.
Phytosanitary and CITES documents
We check which phytosanitary documents, CITES documents or quarantine conditions may apply to the specific species and country. Decisions and document-issuance procedures remain with authorised bodies.
Code and growing medium
We provisionally compare supply form, live or dry material, seeds, bulbs and substrate with the customs commodity code and route requirements; responsible authorities confirm final eligibility.
Charges and quarantine costs
We itemise the plant, nursery or auction, packaging, document review, transport, possible duties, taxes, broker, quarantine, laboratory, storage and last-mile delivery. Additional costs are included only under a confirmed contract.

What is important to know before ordering

These answers concern preliminary plant review. Final terms depend on species, substrate, country, season, documents and the quarantine authority.

Which information is needed to review a plant?

Provide the Latin name and variety if known, photographs or a nursery link, origin, supply form, substrate, quantity, season, destination country and quarantine address if already determined.

Which plants and planting materials may be prohibited?

We gather information on species, variety, origin, CITES, quarantine and invasive status, substrate and current destination-country lists. If eligibility is unconfirmed, we pause the review.

Is a phytosanitary certificate needed for seeds or seedlings?

The requirement depends on form, species, origin and destination country. We submit specific consignment details to a competent party to determine the required certificate or permit before dispatch.

How can plants be preserved in transit?

Can a small consignment be imported for a personal garden?

What happens during a quarantine inspection?

Can tropical plants be transported in winter?

We check season, temperature, packaging, route and written carrier confirmation. If conditions cannot be confirmed, we change the delivery date or method, or pause the order.

Do you work with large landscaping projects?

We consider a project after checking the species list, quantity, planting schedule, nurseries, documents, quarantine address, route and person responsible for receipt.

Discuss a plant order

Send a link or photograph, plant name, quantity and destination country. Add the Latin name if known. We clarify documents, restrictions and transport conditions before ordering.

Tell us about the task

Email Telegram WhatsApp Viber

Purchasing plants abroad

For plants, species and supply form matter

Species and phytosanitary status

Season and temperature

Growing medium and packaging

Quarantine and receipt

What to tell us about plants before ordering

Live plants and seedlings

Seeds

Bulbs and tubers

Cuttings

What to send about the plant

We will consider a route suited to the species and season

Air

Rail

Road

Sea

We will prepare a document list for review

Botanical name and origin

Phytosanitary and CITES documents

Code and growing medium

Charges and quarantine costs

What is important to know before ordering

Discuss a plant order

Purchasing plants abroad

For plants, species and supply form matter

Species and phytosanitary status

Season and temperature

Growing medium and packaging

Quarantine and receipt

What to tell us about plants before ordering

Live plants and seedlings

Seeds

Bulbs and tubers

Cuttings

What to send about the plant

We will consider a route suited to the species and season

Air

Rail

Road

Sea

We will prepare a document list for review

Botanical name and origin

Phytosanitary and CITES documents

Code and growing medium

Charges and quarantine costs

What is important to know before ordering

Discuss a plant order

Purchasing plants
abroad

Purchasing plants
abroad