6 Plant Subscription Boxes That'll Fill Your Home With Greenery in No Time

If you don’t have space to grow plants outside, you can still start a foliage collection in your home. Indoor plants are excellent if you prefer something low-maintenance, as you won’t need to water or feed them as much as plants that sit in the sun all day. Focusing exclusively on houseplants, Horti makes it easy to start your indoor jungle. It divides most of its subscriptions by payment cadence, offering month-to-month, quarterly, six-month, and 12-month plans.

With most subscriptions, you can choose from three options: new to planting, pet-friendly plants, or Horti’s pick. Seasoned indoor gardeners might want to consider Horti’s rare plant subscription, which features plants like the pink princess philodendron and Alocasia cuprea.

Each shipment comes with a plant in a six-inch pot and care instructions. Horti lets you choose from many different planters, including multiple terra cotta options. This is a great touch, as terra cotta is porous and absorbs excess water, protecting against overwatering, a common issue with indoor plants. Some months, Horti also sends a fun plant accessory. Plans start at $24 per shipment. Unless you commit to a six- or 12-month plan, you’ll need to pay for shipping, although if you live in New York City, you can save a bit by picking up your plant at Horti’s showroom in Williamsburg.

Curious pets and lush foliage don’t always mix. Your problem might be as minor as unseemly nibbles on leaves, but it could be as serious as an emergency trip to the vet if your pet ingests a plant that’s toxic. Thankfully, Lively Root offers several pet-friendly subscriptions, starting at $30 per quarter. In addition to the Quarterly Pet-Friendly Plant Subscription, the Miniature Rose, Air Plant, and Culinary Plant subscriptions are safe for pets, too. If you don’t need something pet-friendly, the company also has subscriptions that focus on rare plants and plants that are easy to care for.

With the “surprise” subscriptions, as Lively Root calls its multi-plant plans, each shipment features a new plant in a four- or six-inch grow pot. The service tries not to repeat plants within a two-year period so that you don’t get the same thing over and over again. When it comes to managing your subscription, you can pause, switch, or cancel your plan whenever you’d like. The cherry on top? Your plants ship for free.

Lively Root also does single-plant subscriptions, which will send you the same plant every one, two, or three months. Many of these, including money trees, bromeliads, and peacock plants, are pet-friendly. Single-plant subscriptions don’t ship for free, but for a slight upcharge, you can select cachepots for them instead of just receiving plants in basic grow pots.

In addition to its fantastic fresh flower subscriptions, BloomsyBox offers a houseplant subscription. Each month, the company will send you a new plant—including picks such as alocasias, tradescantias, and anthuriums—that are easy enough for houseplant beginners but aren’t too basic for seasoned plant collectors.

At $60 per month, the BloomsyBox plant subscription isn’t cheap, but you do receive a ceramic planter with every shipment, which might make the splurge worth it. Aesthetically, the planter is a simple white that will match most home styles. In contrast with terra cotta, it also keeps a tidy appearance and won’t develop a gritty patina over time.

One drawback to BloomsyBox is that it offers just one plant subscription. You should also note that this subscription only uses expedited delivery. While you can expect to receive your plant in a timely manner, you’ll need to pay an extra $7 for the quick shipping. If these downsides discourage you from continuing your subscription, you can cancel or pause your plan whenever you like.

Succulents are some of the easiest houseplants to grow, making them perfect for novices. Drought-tolerant and easy to propagate, they simply need sufficient light to thrive. As its name implies, Succulents Box is a dedicated succulent subscription box. Along with easy-to-care-for succulents, it also features low-maintenance air plants, which don’t even need soil to grow. So whether you sign up for a subscription to succulents, air plants, or both, Succulents Box can help you ease your way into plant parenthood.

Succulents Box offers monthly subscriptions for one to four succulents, one air plant, or one succulent and one air plant. Plans start at an affordable $6 for one succulent per month, and even the four-succulent plan is only $22. You can save up to 10% by prepaying for three, six, or 12 months. Note that shipping costs $6 per box per month, regardless of subscription, and you may need to spring for a $7 heat pack if you live in a cold climate.

Reassuringly, Succulents Box subscriptions come with a quality guarantee. If you notice that your plant is rootless, has pests, has lost a lot of leaves, or is otherwise severely damaged, you can request a replacement as needed.

If you’re a seasoned houseplant collector, basic plants you can find at any old nursery might not be your cup of tea—sorry, pothos. The House Plant Box has 14 different subscription plans, so no matter what you’re after, you’ll likely find a just-right category. Options include large indoor plants, air plants, aquatic plants, and pet-friendly plants. The website shows what the company has previously shipped for each subscription, so you can get an idea of what to expect if you sign up. The Rare Plant Box, for example, has supplied coveted picks like the pink princess philodendron and Monstera dubia.

Unless otherwise specified, most shipments include a care card and a three-inch potted plant. That’s somewhat small compared to the four- or six-inch plants that most services and nurseries supply. And unless you choose the Pre-Potted Terra Cotta plan, you’ll need to get your own planter if you want something to cover the plastic nursery pot.

Once you’ve signed up, you can cancel, switch, or pause your plan without much fuss. Plus, you won’t have to worry about delivery costs, as shipping is free on all orders. Most plans follow a monthly cadence, but there are also two quarterly plans. Plans start at $16 per month.

The typical plant subscription will send you a houseplant in a nursery pot and a care sheet. My Garden Box, on the other hand, offers thoughtfully curated sets that will help you develop a gardening hobby. The idea is that each box features everything you need to grow your plant successfully. This way, you can confidently start your plant project without needing to hit up the nursery to stock up on planters and potting mixes.

My Garden Box’s most basic plan is the House Plant Box subscription, which sends you a new houseplant every month. Where the company really shines, though, is with its premium plans, which provide accessories and essentials in addition to houseplants. For example, The Plant Club subscription features an indoor plant, container, potting soil or another growing medium, and an illustrated care pamphlet. The My Garden Box plan provides at least one seasonal indoor or outdoor plant, one container, a growing medium, and a hand-illustrated booklet with care information. If you’re looking for more variety, you’ll also find air plant, succulent, and kid-friendly subscriptions.

Plans start at $25 per month, and you can cancel, skip, or switch your subscription as needed. Keep in mind that you might see repeats after 12 months or if you subscribe to different plans simultaneously. You can, however, reach out to customer support to voice any concerns you might have about doubles. Note that shipping isn’t free, so incorporate delivery costs when budgeting.