There are a variety of plant subscriptions suitable for different lifestyles, skill levels, and budgets. Sifting through each individual plan to figure out your best option can be daunting, so we researched and reviewed the best of the best. From delivery frequency and payment options, to variety and shipping policies, we analyzed a range of factors that matter most to potential plant parents when selecting a plant subscription plan. Whether you’re getting a monthly (or quarterly) plant box for yourself or as a gift for someone else, these plant subscriptions won’t disappoint. If monthly subscriptions are a little too frequent for you, The House Plant Box offers two quarterly plans (Premium Houseplant and Premium Pet-Friendly) for $45. While the price is a little high for less deliveries, both boxes come with two 6-inch potted plants instead of one. In the event you need to take a break from plant deliveries altogether, you can pause or cancel your subscription from your account at any time. No matter what subscription you decide on, every plant comes with a 30-day guarantee that promises a replacement or refund if your plant is damaged in transit. In addition to the gift subscriptions, Lively Root also has three normal quarterly subscriptions which range from $38 to $54 depending on which box you choose (easy care, pet friendly, and rare). Whether you’re getting a subscription for yourself or someone else, the packaging your plants come in is made from sustainable materials like recycled cardboard and compostable coco fabric. In addition to the packaging, every Lively Root plant comes in an eco-friendly pot made from recycled materials using minimal water. A portion of the proceeds is even donated to the Arbor Day Foundation, which plants trees in ecosystems that need them. Although Horti subscriptions have budget-friendly prices, shipping charges will vary depending on which plans you choose. Monthly plans will charge shipping with every box, while six and 12-month subscriptions include shipping with their price. You can skip, cancel, modify, or change the recipient of your Horti subscription at any time. While you can’t choose the plants you want, every subscription starts with easy-care plants. Over time, the plants you get become more exotic, and require just a bit more care than previous greens. Extras like planting tools and accessories are included with subscriptions, but Horti doesn’t consistently offer these bonuses with every monthly box. However, all the pet parents will be pleased to know that all Horti subscription plants are non-toxic to cats and dogs (although they should still definitely avoid consuming them!). In addition to the Air Plant Box, My Garden Box also offers other subscription boxes that each cater their own specialty or plant type. For example, the Tikes Garden Box is a DIY gardening kit that’s perfect for children ages 6 to 10, while the Succulents Monthly plan delivers a select variety of succulents every month along with care instructions. While you can’t choose your plants, the themes are specific enough to minimize risk of getting something you’re not interested in. Urban Organic Gardener offers one, three, six, and 12-month plans, but there aren’t any discounts for signing up for long-term plans. Gift subscriptions are also unavailable, but you can still send your loved one a gift card for the Seed Club valued between $10 and $100. In the event you need to get in touch with customer service, you may have to wait a bit since the only contact option is email. While its pricing and customer help is limited, Urban Organic Gardener has the most comprehensive seed subscription of all the services we researched. In addition to your succulents, each box comes with a free mystery plant. When you sign up for the plan, your first box will come with all the tools and accessories you’re going to need for your succulent journey. In addition to monthly succulent boxes, Ultimate Succulents Club members can expect early back-in-stock alerts for rare, in-demand plants on Mountain Crest Gardens’ general store page. Subscribers also receive a 14-day quality guarantee that refunds, replaces, or credits your order if it arrives damaged. While the subscription service offers good value, its preview feature leaves a little to be desired. You can only preview your next box 2-3 weeks before it ships, but since the service charges you on the 2nd of every previous month, the box is already paid for. Despite this, you can skip or cancel your subscription at any time at no additional cost, but be aware that if you cancel after your box has shipped, it won’t take effect until the following month. While their quarterly options are a bit limited, both boxes in this category come with an extra plant to make up for the infrequent deliveries and higher price point. Overall, plant newbies and experienced gardeners alike are sure to find a plan they’ll enjoy with The House Plant Box.
Methodology
We researched nearly 30 plant delivery companies to determine which services had the best subscription plans. We evaluated each brand on the following criteria: Once your plant has acclimated to your home (which you’ll know if there aren’t any signs of wilting or rotting after a few days), you can consider repotting it. If your plant came in a nursery pot, you should eventually repot it in a new —and more durable—planter, but again, this should be done once your plant has adjusted to your home.
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Subscriptions that had flexible plans, accessible prices, and extra customer services lines received bonus points in the scoring phase. Additionally, subscriptions that specialized in particular plant types or other specific criteria were awarded their respective superlatives. Plant companies that didn’t offer any subscription options didn’t make it past the first round of research.
