Before You Buy Plants Online: 3 Things to Check First

There is real joy in watching a plant you chose burst into bloom. But before you add anything to your cart, a few minutes of homework saves a lot of heartache — and money. Here are the three things to check before you buy plants online, so what you order actually thrives.

1. Know How Much Water It Needs

Every plant has its own thirst. Some want steady moisture; others, like our drought-tough Parsoni Juniper, prefer to dry out between drinks and resent wet feet. On every product page we list the watering needs, so you know exactly how to keep your plant happy from day one. Matching your watering to the plant is the single easiest way to avoid losing it.

2. Match It to Your Light

Ever watered a plant perfectly and still watched it fade? The culprit is often light. Plants feel heat, cold, and sun just like we do — some bask in full sun while others scorch in it. Our sun-loving Coontie Palm, for example, handles full sun with ease, while shade lovers need protection. Check the light a plant wants, then look honestly at the spot you have in mind.

3. Check Your Hardiness Zone

This is the big one. As much as we would love to sell you everything, the right plant for someone in Florida may not survive a winter up north. Our Agapanthus Getty White, for instance, is suited to zones 9–11 (winter lows around 25–40°F). Look up your area on the USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map, then shop our plants by zone so everything you order is built for your climate.

Buy With Confidence

Get those three right and you are set up to succeed. When your order lands, our guide on what to do with your plants after they arrive takes it from there. And every order is hand-grown, ships free, and is backed by our 30-Day Happy Gardener Guarantee — so you can shop our Outdoor Plants with total peace of mind.