The Best Plant Delivery Services

Pros

• Delivers succulents and seeds in addition to regular houseplants
• Plant bundles allow you to order more at a discounted rate
• Plants are delivered in sustainable, eco-friendly packaging
• Offers quarterly plant subscriptions

Cons

• During the winter, only plants labeled as hardy are covered by a 30-day guarantee

Lively Root's diverse selection of plants, and its deals on bundles and subscriptions, makes it our pick for best overall plant delivery service. Not only does Lively Root grow its own plants at its San Diego nursery, the service also partners with growers across the US to give customers access to a wider variety of plants. Plants from Lively Root cost between $12 to $210 each, and plant bundles are offered at a discounted rate. In addition to its price deals, any orders over $59 qualify for free shipping. You can also sign up for one of Lively Root's three plant subscriptions which offer four or six-inch plants every three months for 15 to 20 percent off.

Lively Root's collection is also easy to browse due to its filters which allow customers to sort plants by growing conditions like bright light and low water, or by physical features such as size or ability to flower. If you're more interested in outdoor plants and gardening, Lively Root delivers plants that thrive in certain hardiness zones and humidity levels, and offers seed packs for harder-to-find plant types like bonsai trees. While all plants can be shipped year round, during colder months, only hardy varieties are eligible for replacement if damaged. Despite this policy, Lively Roots plants are always well-packaged. Plants ship securely in specially designed eco-friendly boxes, and each one is covered in compostable coco fabric to protect its soil.

Pros

• Over 700 unique succulents to choose from
• Succulents are delivered directly after harvest
• Most succulents come potted
• Offers next-day shipping

Cons

• Expediting shipping only available if order is placed by a certain day and time

If you're shopping specifically for succulents, Mountain Crest Gardens is a family-owned succulent nursery with more than 700 different varieties of succulents to choose from. Categorized by genus, physical features, and growing conditions, all succulents are delivered soon after they're harvested to ensure maximum freshness. With the exception of succulents from the "Bare Root and Cuttings" collections—which are shipped without soil—all other succulents are delivered in plastic nursery pots. Along with sale items, succulents from the aforementioned selection are budget-friendly, whereas pricier succulents such as String of Needles and purple haze aloe are found in the "Wedding and Rare & Unique collections."

Succulents from Mountain Crest Gardens start as low as $3 and can go as high as $117. The nursery's mini succulents or "plugs" are all in the $3 range, while arrangements with multiple echeveria cost around $100. Delivery is free with orders over $45, but additional charges apply if you want your succulents expedited for next-day shipping. You'll need to plan ahead for this option, since orders only qualify for overnight or two-day shipping if they're placed by Monday or Tuesday at 9:00AM PT. Mountain Crest Gardens typically makes its deliveries at the end of the week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday), but allows you to request a specific ship date if you have a special event or occasion. If you want succulents on a frequent basis, Mountain Crest Gardens also offers a subscription service starting at $18 that gives you free shipping with every delivery.

Pros

• 14 different subscriptions to choose from
• Subscriptions come with free delivery
• Pet-friendly and houseplant plans can be upgraded
• Deliveries can be paused for any amount of time for any reason

Cons

• Subscribers can't pick which plants they get every month

If you're hooked on the thrill of getting plants delivered straight to your door, you won't be disappointed with a recurring subscription from The House Plant Box. This service allows you to pick from 14 different boxes, each specializing in a specific plant type. For those who want to fill their home with more cacti, there's a dedicated cactus subscription. But if cacti are too dangerous for your pets, you can sign up for a pet-friendly subscription instead. The House Plant Box even offers subscriptions for seeds and terracotta-potted plants. Premium box options do come at a higher price ($45), but you get two plants per month instead of one. Regardless of which box you choose, you can expect to receive at least one plant per month (or two seed packets with the seed box) along with a care card.

With so many subscription options and plants to choose from, committing to a specific box might be a little daunting. However, The House Plant Box gives you the option to switch to another plan upon email request. The monthly rates of each subscription ranges from $16 to $99, so you'll have to pay the difference when you switch to a pricier subscription. The only cost that won't change is shipping, which is always free regardless of which subscription you choose. It's also free to pause your subscription at any point as long as you do it before it ships out, which is usually around the second half of the month.

Pros

• Plants are locally sourced
• Shrubs and tree plants are already matured for easier maintenance
• Delivers both plants and garden supplies
• Local delivery option is free

Cons

• Availability of specific plants depends on season and location

The Home Depot is a great place to shop for anything home-related, and plants are no exception. At the store's Garden Center, you'll find a solid selection of outdoor plants, including flowering shrubs, matured tree plants, vegetables and herbs, plus any tools and supplies you may need to start a garden or spruce up your landscape. Getting plants delivered from a huge chain may not be the first option to cross your mind, but The Home Depot's plants are actually sourced from 150 small growers, not commercial wholesalers. That means The Home Depot's plants will be the same quality as the ones you might find at your local nursery, but curated specifically for the chain's outdoor collection to make shopping convenient.

Since the plants are locally sourced and change depending on the season, every Home Depot Garden Center will have a slightly different collection depending on your location. Before diving into this selection, make sure to enter your zip code first to see which plants are available in your area. The cost of Home Depot's outdoor plants will vary depending on your location and available options, but free local delivery is offered on all plant orders. For certain plants, there's also an option to schedule the delivery date and time in advance. But even if you don't plan ahead, you can expect your plants to arrive in a timely manner if you live in close proximity to a Home Depot.

Pros

• Buy three houseplants get one free deal
• Plants cost as little as $5
• Subscription includes four succulents for $25 a month
• Pots are free with houseplants and succulent subscription

Cons

• Houseplants and succulents ship from different locations, so your order will be split into two deliveries

If you're on budget, Leaf & Clay delivers quality plants to your doorstep for a low price point. Leaf & Clay's Southern California greenhouses are home to hundreds of houseplants and succulents that range from $5 to $62. While succulents are on the lower end of the cost spectrum, houseplants are all buy three, get one free. Additionally, succulents can be ordered in bulk for as low as $36. Shipping is free for orders over $59, but you can get away with buying several houseplants and succulents if you want to hit that minimum due to budget-friendly prices.

For the most bang for your buck, you can also sign up for Leaf & Clay's The Plant Club subscription. For $25 per month, you'll receive a set of four exclusive succulents that are hand-selected by staff to ensure you don't get any repeats. While Plant Club succulents are delivered in pots, succulents that are purchased through the general store are shipped bare roots. However, as long as you stick to houseplants or a subscription, you won't have to fork over extra money for pots. It's important to note that Leaf & Clay's houseplants and succulents ship from different locations, so your order may arrive at different times.

Pros

• Every plant is delivered in a unique pot
• All plants are sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms
• Next-day delivery available nationwide
• Local same-day delivery in Washington, D.C. and New York City

Cons

• Order minimum to qualify for free shipping is $120

The quality of a plant matters, but the aesthetic of the container it's potted in is arguably just as important. If you want to seamlessly integrate your new plants into your home decor, or send them to someone as a beautiful gift, we recommend getting them delivered from Urban Stems. Urban Stems has a collection of about 40 different potted plants, including jade succulents in ceramic elephants and xerographica air plants made to look like hair in head-shaped pots. Whether your aesthetic is quirky or elegant, it's likely that Urban Stems will have a suitable potted plant to match.

To go along with its fancy pots, Urban Stems sources its plants exclusively from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. Farms only get this prestigious certification upon official recognition for being socially, economically, and environmentally sustainable, which means any plant you order from Urban Stems was grown and harvested responsibly. For both your Rainforest Alliance Certified plant and its decorative pot, expect it to cost anywhere from $30 to $149. Though you're already paying for a higher quality product, delivery isn't free until your order is at least $120. But if you live in New York City or Washington DC, your order will get hand delivered the same day you order it. Even if your order isn't eligible for local delivery, Urban Stems does offer next-day plant delivery through its FedEx partners.

Pros

• Can sort plants by same or next-day delivery
• Delivery from local shops ensures fresh plants
• Option to add extras like chocolate and champagne for last-minute gifting
• Supports local, independent artisans

Cons

• Selection varies by zip code

When you order plants from Floom, you're technically ordering from a florist in your community. Floom works with local independent artisans to ensure that any plants you order can get to their destination either the same or next-day. Although your selection will vary depending on your zip code, the convenience of getting a plant so quickly—in addition to free shipping for orders over $75—makes this company hard to beat when it comes to plant delivery speed.

However, it isn't just houseplants that ship fast from Floom. The online delivery service also sells live wreaths, flower arrangements, and floral gift baskets which are all eligible for speedy delivery. The collection can be browsed by occasion, but if you already have a specific plant in mind, any order can be supplemented with candles, chocolate, or champagne for an additional cost. Though a plant from Floom doesn't necessarily have to be a gift, the availability of extras along with the fast delivery makes it great for last-minute presents.

Pros

• No order minimum to qualify for free shipping
• Plants delivered during the winter are protected by heat packs
• Plants are delivered via UPS carbon-neutral shipping
• Deliveries are covered by 30-day guarantee

Cons

• Plants sometimes ship from different locations and arrive at different times

If you get your plants delivered from The Sill, you'll never have to worry about the delivery price being more than the plant. Instead, everything from The Sill's diverse selection of houseplants—including ferns, orchids, and fig trees—ships for free, and there's no order minimum. Even if you order only one tiny succulent or a large assortment of full-grown monstera deliciosas, you'll pay nothing for the delivery. Non-plant purchases such as potting mix, however, do require a purchase of at least $35.

Orders average about $60, but if the free delivery gives you more room to splurge, you can also upgrade your plant's pot style and color. With or without a decorative pot, all plants are delivered via UPS carbon-neutral shipping. The way this environmentally friendly shipping option works is UPS calculates the amount of carbon emissions that will be expelled during delivery (like vehicle emissions and distance traveled), and invests the equivalent amount in environmental projects such as reforestation and wastewater treatment. This process is very streamlined and automatically occurs whenever something ships via UPS carbon-neutral shipping, so it doesn't cause delays—you'll still get your plants within one to four business days. During winter months, plants are shipped with heat packs to prevent damage from the cold, so even though it's free, you can still count on your plants being safe during transit. Furthermore, The Sill has a 30-day guarantee policy that gives customers a replacement if their shipment arrives damaged.

Pros

• Seeds come from non-GMO heirloom plants
• Seed selection is customized to your plant setup and experience level
• Care details and instructions included in every delivery
• Shipping is free every month

Cons

• Seed delivery only available through subscription purchase

If you want your plants to be 100 percent organic, or don't want to deal with transport shock, consider getting seeds delivered from Urban Organic Gardener and planting them yourself. Urban Organic Gardener offers two monthly subscriptions for non-GMO heirloom plant seeds, each customized according to your planter or garden setup, location, sunlight, and experience. After completing a questionnaire, Urban Organic Gardener determines which seeds are best for you, and delivers a new batch every month—free shipping included.

Urban Organic Gardener's Seed Club Monthly Mystery costs $10 monthly—or $120 yearly—and comes with two seed packs. If you have a green thumb, you can upgrade to the Pro Membership to get five seed packs delivered every month for $20 a month, or $240 per year. In every delivery for both the pro and standard subscriptions, you'll also get seed starting soil pods, plant labels, and cultivation instructions specific to each plant type.

Pros

• Over 700 different plant varieties to choose from
• A new plant is discounted for a limited time every other week
• Packaging is environmentally friendly
• Pre-orders are available for extremely rare plants

Cons

• Processing takes up to five days and expedited delivery is an additional $5

With over 700 plant types on its site, The House Plant Shop is likely to help you amass a diverse collection of houseplants without leaving your house. If you already have a type of plant in mind, you can search by genus and light condition, or just browse categories like zodiac sign and pre-potted. One-time orders from the service average at around $35—including free shipping—and every plant is delivered with a care guide to ensure it thrives.

Free shipping is a perk in itself, but The House Plant Shop also ships its plants in sustainable packaging. Not only are the shipping materials entirely paper-based, the company's entire supply chain refrains from using single-use plastic. However since a lot goes into ensuring the plant packaging is both eco-friendly and protective, processing your order can take up to five days, and that's not even including delivery time. You can opt to have it rush delivered for an additional $5, which will allow you to get your package within three days. But if you're willing to wait, you opt for The House Plant Shop's standard shipping option.