Perfect plant subscription boxes for nature lovers

Subscription boxes are revolutionary for creating your own personal jungle - and they're educational, too.

Best plant subscription boxes

by Piper Huxley |
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Have you considered a plant subscription box? If you pride yourself on being a self-proclaimed plant lover, then you'll be well aware of the joyous feeling of entering any garden centre. Wandering through the aisles, lovingly selecting the next members to bring home to your ever-growing family. That feeling can be done from the comfort of your bed or sofa, in this digital age. We couldn't be happier that you can grab houseplants so easily.

You eventually might be left wondering if there’s a better way to get your plant fixed, and thankfully, there is. Plant subscription boxes have taken off in recent years, meaning you can create your own plant pot forest without ever having to leave the comfort of your flora-filled homes. For a monthly payment, you’ll get personalised boxes delivered straight to your door, making it easier than ever before to add to your leafy family. It's really quite brilliant.

Best plant subscription box at a glance:

• Top pick: Bloom + Wild
• Best for outdoor and indoor plants: Lazy Flora
• Best for beginners: Plant Pet Club

If houseplants aren't your thing, don't worry! There are plenty of flower delivery services, ideal for treating someone. After all, it's a timeless way to show you care, no matter the occasion. Whether it’s a milestone birthday or just your way of saying ‘thank you’, there’s nothing better than getting a knock on the door with some boxed-up flowers.

With so many to choose from, it can be difficult to know what's best for you. So, we’ve rounded up a few of our favourites to help you on your way to becoming a happy planter. After all, who doesn't want a plethora of new indoor terrarium plants for their bedroom or bathroom?

Best Plant Subscription Boxes 2023

Top pick

Description

For those of you who favour florals, Bloom & Wild is a top-rated UK online florist. Its service is easy to use and the quality is next-level. You get to choose from monthly, bi-weekly or even weekly flowers, which are blooming brilliant, if you ask us. The team of experts suggest lovely choices for any budget. You can also pause your subscription anytime, and select lily-free for pet-friendly bouquets.

Customer Review: "Luckily I’d read some reviews about the letterbox flowers before I received my order. The flowers look quite sorry for themselves when they arrived but don’t despair just follow the instructions and they’ll look great by the next day! We’ve had them for almost a week now and they’re still looking really good. We’ve trimmed them a couple of times and changed the water and food as per the instructions. I’d recommend ordering them a day or two before an occasion so they have time to recover from their travels. Highly recommend Bloom & Wild."

Pros

  • Subscription is fully flexible
  • Comes with expert styling tips
  • Choose from seasonal designs
  • Offers free delivery and vase

Cons

  • Only two styles to choose from

Perfect for houseplant lovers

Description

Bloombox Club was created by a doctor who specialises in psychology, with the benefits of plants on our mental health in mind. You can choose whether to receive your plant delivery monthly or quarterly and when you pay is up to you. You get a gorgeous fitted ceramic pot and a care card to help you look after your new plant.

Customer Review: "Love my classic subscription! Even bought an extra plant between my first and second month as I've been loving house plant parenthood!"

Pros

  • Pet-friendly subscription available
  • Care cards are a lovely touch
  • Subscription plants are seasonal
  • Worry and stress-free delivery

Cons

  • Some reviews have said the pots could be of better quality

Best monthly-only subscription option

Description

You can organise for yourself or a friend to receive a standard or pet-friendly plant, hand-selected and at a frequency that suits you. With the PlantsByPost Subscription, each plant will vary in size and can reach up to 60cm in height, but they'll come in a 12-19cm decorative pot made from ceramic, wood, plastic, metal, concrete, or basket.

Customer Review: "Healthy happy plant arrived, looking forward to the next!"

Pros

  • Choose between standard or pet-safe plants
  • Pause, cancel or change the subscription
  • Receive full care instructions upon delivery
  • Includes a decorative pot from various materials

Cons

  • Delivery isn't included in the cost

Best for outdoor and indoor plants

Description

Does your love affair with plants stretch from inside to outside? Lazy Flora alternates deliveries so you can work on both areas simultaneously without being overwhelmed. With a three-month, six-month or yearly option to pick from as well as pet-friendly choices and even some rare species, this subscription box will be a great way of controlling your natural collection.

Customer Review: "We've had 3 plants now from the subscription service and they are all fantastic, the pots that come with them are stylish and varied. One arrived with a broken pot, which was replaced quickly. My emails went into spam for a few days, but once they did get picked up, the response was fantastic and my replacement pot arrived within a couple of days."

Pros

  • Premium quality houseplant monthly
  • Free courier delivery and a 30-day guarantee
  • Comes with a plant care guide and pot
  • Subscription plants are non-toxic to pets

Cons

  • The indoor plant pot is an add-on extra

Best for beginners

Description

Plant Pet Club is the houseplant subscription box for novices hoping to learn how to look after their plants, but it also welcomes those who know what they're doing when it comes to plant care. Every delivery comes with a pot and a care guide and all orders are carefully packed. Choose from the Original or Pet-Friendly subscription boxes and cancel anytime. The Ultimate Starter Kit is a highlight for any nature-loving newbie.

Customer Review: "My plants arrived looking beautiful and healthy! I'm only just getting into plants and I love how it came with little cards for each plant with a little bit about the plant and how to care for it. It made getting live plants a lot less intimidating! Will definitely be buying more plants from Plant Pet Club!"

Pros

  • Sends easy-to-care-for plants
  • Come in 12-14 cm growing pots
  • Hassle-free and easy delivery
  • Opt for an ultimate starter kit

Cons

  • None we can think of!

Best for succulents and cacti

Description

If, like us, you're in on the cacti and succulents trend, then Barry's Cactus Club will be right up your street. You'll receive a lovely little cactus or succulent, a beautiful pot and a collector's card full of facts about your new prickly friend. You'll even get cactus food and cute things like an enamel pin. Choose from a monthly plan, three monthly, or annual plan.

Customer Review: "I have had Barry’s Cactus subscription for a while now maybe around 7/8 months and I have been so pleased. The products themselves are GORGEOUS. The cacti are well cared for and come in beautiful pots. It’s a lovely treat each month and all the cacti I have received have thrived. I also love the little extras you get each month such as seeds, cute little pencils, and air plant and this month is little teabags.

The package comes in cardboard and the contents are really well packaged to prevent damage. I haven’t had any damaged contents as of yet. I also have found customer service to be really quick with replying and super helpful. I have recommended Barry’s cactus club to all my friends as it just makes me smile every time my box comes through the door."

Pros

  • Receive a cactus or succulent every month
  • Comes in a unique ceramic pot
  • Arrives with cards, care, facts and extras
  • Rolling subscription, pause or cancel anytime

Cons

  • Some customers have been unsure about customer service

Build your own growing box

Description

Many plant lovers will agree that there's nothing more satisfying than watching your garden grow and bloom. Seed Pantry lovingly puts together monthly seed parcels to help you become a gardening guru and learn more about what you're putting into your soil. Build your own box with flowers, plants and food seeds that come from all over the world, hand-selected as per the season for the best results in your garden. The Grow Club is a great choice.

Customer Review: "Really impressed with the volume of seeds and bulbs in my first box. Too many to sow! As a novice, I found the info sheets a little overwhelming but with some patience, it was pretty straightforward to follow. Can't wait to see what grows!"

Pros

  • Expert 'How to' Grow Guides
  • New choices each month
  • Pause/skip months, cancel anytime
  • Save 40% on bulbs, seeds, plants

Cons

  • Not ideal for beginners

Best plant subscription for kids

Description

Are your grandchildren just as into plants as you are? Mud + Bloom has boxes for one or two children between the ages of 3-8 and you can get them monthly. Your package will have seeds, crafts, quizzes or challenges and news on all things nature. The kids will love it and you'll love seeing them embrace the outdoors.

Customer Review: "A really lovely monthly subscription box. My children enjoyed these. The activities are well thought out, nicely packaged and great encouragement to explore nature. Slightly sad that my children have grown past this stage now. A lovely experience."

Pros

  • Cancel or skip a subscription at any time
  • Choose between a single or sibling box
  • Includes seeds, crafts, quizzes, challenges
  • Perfect to get kids away from screens

Cons

  • None we can think of!

Plant Subscription Box FAQs

Are subscription boxes worth it?

For those of us juggling work, childcare, and housework, creating a green oasis at home may seem tricky. However, a monthly plant subscription offers a perfect, calming solution. It's been proven that having plants around the house reduces stress and enhances our creatvitiy. All the while, the air in our homes becomes much healthier and cleaner.

With a subscription box, you'll be leaving the hassle of choosing suitable plants to the experts, who will curate the perfect selection for your space. Plus, taking time-consuming trips may not be your thing. So, that's covered for you with convenient delivery to your door each month. How handy is that?

Your space will transform effortlessly. Houseplants provide a refreshing escape from the daily hustle and bustle, and a source of tranquillity and joy in your life. Whether indoors or out on a window sill planter, houseplants are very special.

Which houseplants are easiest to take care of in the UK?

For those of us who need to start with a plant that is practically unkillable, consider succulents, spider plants, ZZ plants, aloe vera, or cacti. Perfect for first-time plant parents or those of us with not a lot of natural lighting, those easy-to-care-for plants thrive - even if you forget about them. With time, you'll be sure to keep them happy.

Piper Huxley is a Homes, Garden and Wellness Product Writer for Yours, an all-rounder who will write on anything from décor to wellness. When not scouring the net for the best home bargains, Piper is listening to a musical soundtrack and tending to her houseplants.

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