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We ordered a bunch of houseplants —from snake plants to money trees — to determine the best places to buy indoor plants that will impress plant newbies to advanced collectors.Kenedee Fowler/Business Insider
Whether you're on the hunt for the best houseplant to spruce up your green indoor oasis or you're a black thumb whose goal is to become a plant parent and upgrade from the best fake plants, shopping for the perfect plant online isn't an easy task. We know there are endless brands, plant options, and many plant delivery scares, so we've tested and reviewed the best places to buy plants online.
From self-watering plants to non-toxic palms for your fur babies, we tested nine online plant companies based on delivery experience, product quality and guarantee, and unique specialties. For whatever type of plant you're looking for, The Sill is the best place to buy plants thanks to its vast selection, free shipping, secure packaging, and plant care resources. If you're looking for large or rare plants, PlantVine has one of the biggest selections we've seen and uniquely sends you a photo of the exact plant you're receiving before shipping.
Our picks of the best places to buy plants online
Best overall: The Sill
The Sill has an excellent selection of palms, ferns, snake plants, succulents, and more – all categorized by light needs, size, benefits, and pet-friendly options. Plus, free shipping.
Best curated: Bloomscape
Bloomscape offers a well-curated assortment of the most popular houseplants and pays special attention to sustainability with eco-friendly planters and packaging.
Best for beginner planters: Plants.com
Plants.com offers a beautiful selection of houseplants, trees, and outdoor plants for beginners and plant collectors. And if you don't know much about the different plant types, you can shop by care level and light.
Best for large plants: PlantVine
With hundreds of houseplants to choose from, including a massive selection of large and rare plants, PlantVine sends you a photo of the exact plant you will be receiving before shipping and offers a 45-day guarantee.
Best low-maintenance plants: Easyplant
Easyplant takes care of all the plant maintenance for you with its proprietary self-watering pots that only need to be refilled once a month.
Best safe for pets: Plants for Pet Parents
The entirety of the Plants for Pet Parents selection features plants that are safe to keep around pets.
Best for low-light plants: Lively Root
Lively Root is an excellent option if you're looking for plants that'll flourish even in low-light conditions. The site is easy to browse according to the necessary care, water, or light needs and offers subscriptions.
Best for gifting: UrbanStems
The UrbanStems site is easy to navigate and is sectioned by product and celebratory occasions, making it one of the best plant places for gifting.
Best full-service: Léon and George
Léon & George is a luxury online plant delivery store that ships Californian-grown plants nationwide and internationally.