Yes, many are compact and desk-friendly. Just keep them away from direct heat, spills, and rage-quitting elbows.

Maybe. If your setup has low natural light, a small grow light can help. Think of it as DLC for your plant.

In general, we ship Monday and Tuesday of each week in order to ensure that your plants will not spend the weekend in a hot or cold shipping carrier climate. Shipping carriers, in general, do not heat or cool their warehouses or transportation trucks which can cause stress for your plant.

We do, however, check how far away you live from us in Northern California and if the transit time is short we may ship later in the week.

We are also very practiced at what plants can handle heat/cold stress more than others. If a plant is not sensitive we will ship the plant even in challenging weather conditions.

You are always welcome to send us an email if you would like to know more information about a specific plants handling time.

Some are. Look for the Beginner Mode label for the plant on the product page and/or filter on a collection menu for grower expertise.

 

Keep Your New Plant Pals Happy and Thriving

Whether you're a seasoned collector or a proud first-time plant parent, we’ve got your back. Scroll through for tips to keep your green (and sometimes spiky or gooey) friends living their best lives.

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🌿 Succulent Growing Tips

Low maintenance, high reward.

• Light: Succulents love bright light—think sunny windowsills, patios, or places that make sunglasses necessary. Indoors? South or west-facing windows are best.

• Water: The golden rule: when in doubt, don’t. Wait until the soil is bone-dry before watering deeply. Never let them sit in soggy soil.

• Soil: Fast-draining cactus/succulent mix is a must. Add extra pumice or perlite if your soil’s acting clingy.

• Potting: Always use pots with drainage holes. Pretty but deadly pots with no drainage = instant root rot sadness.

• Extras: Stretching or pale leaves? That’s your succulent screaming, “Give me more sun!”

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🪨 Caudiciform Growing Tips

The chunky charmers with underground secrets.

• Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal—some can take full sun, but check the species. Too much sun too fast = sunburned caudex.

• Water: These plants follow grow/sleep cycles. When they’re leafy and growing, water when dry. When dormant (bald and grumpy), back off completely.

• Soil: Fast-draining soil is key. A gritty mix (think cactus soil + extra perlite + crushed lava rock) works wonders.

• Potting: Shallow pots show off the caudex—and help prevent overwatering. Drainage is non-negotiable.

• Extras: Don’t bury the caudex unless your plant prefers it. Most like to show off their weird, bulbous flair.

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🌵 Cactus Growing Tips

Spiny but sweet (well… depending on who you ask).

• Light: Cacti are sun worshippers. They need at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily. The more light, the happier the cactus.

• Water: Soak and dry. Water thoroughly only when soil is completely dry. In winter, cut back drastically—your cactus is napping.

• Soil: A lean, sandy, fast-draining mix is best. Cactus hate soggy roots like we hate wet socks.

• Potting: Terra cotta pots are your friend. They let the soil dry out faster and keep your cactus comfy.

• Extras: Blooms happen with age, sun, and patience—don’t panic if your cactus just… sits there for a while.

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🪰 Carnivorous Plant Growing Tips

Pretty, deadly, and weirdly addictive.

• Light: Most carnivorous plants (like Venus flytraps, sundews, and pitcher plants) love bright, direct light. Outdoors in part sun or under strong grow lights indoors.

• Water: Only use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water—tap water = plant poison. Keep soil consistently moist, especially for flytraps and sundews.

• Soil: NO regular potting mix! Use a 50/50 mix of sphagnum peat moss and perlite (no fertilizers, ever).

• Feeding: They’ll catch their own bugs if outside. Indoors? You can feed them tiny insects occasionally, but don’t overdo it. No burgers. No bacon. Just bugs.

• Dormancy (for some species): Flytraps and some pitcher plants need a winter rest. Fewer leaves, less drama—just keep them cool and slightly damp.

In general, we ship plants bare root in order to lower the overall shipping cost. This also protects the plant from accidental damage that can be caused by loose soil and/or a loose planter pot.

Some plants, like Venus Flytrap or more delicate succulents, must be shipped with their planter pot.