Our top picks for the best online stores to buy house plants from and 7 things you need to look for.
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of faux plants and flowers because 1) they’re easy as can be, and 2) you can find some really beautiful, realistic options if you know where to look (but that’s a blog post for another day). However, there is no substitute for the real thing, and I could go on and on about all the benefits of adding live plants around your home. They improve air quality, reduce stress, and have been shown to increase productivity and creativity – not to mention the natural beauty they add to your space.
I’ve been wanting to find a few new house plants and did a ton of research to find the best places you can buy plants online…
Online shopping does have its pros and cons. The downside is you can’t see the actual plant you’re getting in person, which can vary from photos you see on a website, and you’re usually going to pay for it to ship to your house. The plus side is you’re able to save time by looking at as many different websites as you want to find something specific or unique or the best price. It’s much easier to shop around from the comfort of your own home, and you’re not limited to the stores you have local to you.
Here are some things to look for when buying plants from a retailer online:
- Sunlight requirements – Does your plant require direct or indirect sunlight?
- Size – Will you be receiving a mature plant or a starter?
- Watering needs – What is the appropriate watering schedule?
- Maturity – How tall will the plant grow?
- Packaging – Will it be delivered bare-root or potted?
- Safety – Is the plant toxic or harmful to pets?
- Return policy & plant guarantee – Are you able to return, replace, or get a refund for plants that arrive not in good condition?
Best stores to buy house plants online:
The Sill
my pick: Olive Tree (in the grant pot)
Plants.com
my pick: Pilea Peperomioides Plant
Terrain
my pick: Alocasia Silver Dragon
Bloomscape
my pick: Silver Pothos
Plant Addicts
my pick: Napoli Nights Peperomia
Costa Farms
my pick: Scindapsus Mount Salak
House Plant Shop
my pick: English Ivy
Easy Plant
my pick: Blue Star Fern
Plant Proper
my pick: Philodendron Sodiroi
Gabriella Plants
my pick: Tradescantia ‘Nanouk’
Bloom Box
my pick: Dracaena ‘White Jewel’
Plant Vine
my pick: Philodendron goeldii
Horti
my pick: Scindapsus ‘Silver Hero’
Brumley and Bloom
my pick: Silver Plus Wandering Dude – Tradescantia Zebrina
Etsy
my pick: Oxalis Triangularis Purple Shamrock
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I use Costa Farms often. Always packed perfectly.