Best Plant Subscription Boxes

Based in New York City, Horti bills itself as a matchmaking service—one that pairs people with the perfect plants for their lifestyles. Horti’s ongoing subscription is specifically designed to help apprehensive new plant parents build confidence when tending to their plants, starting with common low-maintenance plant species and progressing to more time-intensive varieties. The commitment-free monthly subscription comes in pet-friendly or new-to-planting options, as well as a general “Horti's pick” catch-all option.

Each delivery generally comes with a plant and a six-inch clay pot, plus occasional accessories or exercises that will help aspiring gardeners grow their knowledge. (Subscribers who want to use their own planters can forgo the pot or accessories and receive two “naked” plants instead.)

Plans start at $22 per month, and you can cancel at any time before your billing date. Subscriptions are the cheapest in New York City, where subscribers can opt to pick up boxes from their Williamsburg location rather than having the plants shipped. Horti keeps in touch between deliveries—just give customer service a call to troubleshoot any issues.

Succulents are some of the most affordable houseplants out there, with little upkeep required and the ability to survive shipping. Succulents Box offers more than 300 varieties of these low-maintenance plants, with six different subscription options and a slate of practical accessories—not to mention prices that are hard to beat.

Succulents Box subscriptions start around $5 per month, with discounts available to customers who prepay for three-, six-, or 12-month packages. Prepaid subscriptions also include gifts like tote bags, puzzles, or planters with the first shipment. Choose from different quantities and combinations of succulents and air plants, and consider adding heating packs to your shipments if you live in a cold climate (which start at about $7).

The most basic subscription offered by Succulents Box usually only includes a plastic pot and soil, but higher-end options are available for those who want clay pots delivered with each monthly package. Subscriptions auto-renew unless they are purchased as a gift.

Once you receive your succulent, unbox it as soon as possible, placing it in an area with plenty of air and, if possible, filtered sunlight. If your plant arrives damaged—a rarity, according to reviews—Succulents Box offers advice on its website about problems with your plants and how to treat them.

Sometimes, the hardest part of gardening is getting started. Founded in 2019, Knock! Knock! helps you skip the stress of finding the right plants for your front door by curating a seasonal subscription box of plants, sending dual plants that fit the climate and light level in spring, summer, and fall for your area.

When you sign up, you’ll answer a few questions about your location and the amount of sunlight the area receives before the company ships the plants to you.

Once you receive your Knock! Knock! package, it is best to plant and water it immediately. Since the company’s subscriptions don’t come with containers for your front porch beauties, Knock! Knock! recommends using a planter of 14-16 inches in diameter.

The arrangements are intended to grow as they settle into their new homes, so don’t worry if the plant that arrives is a bit smaller than expected. Knock! Knock! recommends using Miracle-Gro potting mix to keep them healthy. Subscriptions start at $65 for recurring deliveries and $75 for single shipments.

If the plant that arrives doesn’t perk up, snap a photo and send it to Knock! Knock! within 10 days of arrival—they’ll make it right, either with a credit or specific instructions for care.