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Plant Care Guides

Plant care, made simple

Meet the gift that keeps growing.

Whether your plant arrived as a thoughtful surprise or you chose it yourself, we’ll help you identify it and know exactly what to do next.

No app, account or plant experience needed.
A snake plant and Plant In The Box gift box in a warm home setting

The first 48 hours

Let your plant settle in.

Shipping can be tiring for a living plant. These four steps are safe for nearly every plant we send.

1

Remove the shipping materials

Gently remove the sleeve and the natural wood strands covering the soil; the strands prevent soil from spilling in transit. If an upgraded pot includes a decorative moss topper, it may stay in place or be removed—either is fine.

2

Check the soil before watering

Do not water automatically. Feel the soil first and follow your plant’s guide.

3

Choose bright, indirect light

A spot near a window, protected from strong direct sun, is a good temporary home.

4

Give it time

Minor drooping or a few imperfect leaves after transit can be normal. Avoid repotting right away.

Individual plant care

Find your plant.

Search our complete care-guide library using the everyday plant name. Botanical names are optional.

16 of 123 care guides shown

African Milk Tree

African Milk Tree

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Alocasia Amazonica 'Bambino'

Alocasia Amazonica 'Bambino'

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Alocasia Baginda 'Silver Dragon'

Alocasia Baginda 'Silver Dragon'

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Alocasia Cuprea 'Red Secret'

Alocasia Cuprea 'Red Secret'

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Alocasia Micholitziana 'Frydek'

Alocasia Micholitziana 'Frydek'

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Alocasia Polly 'African Mask'

Alocasia Polly 'African Mask'

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Alocasia Regal Shields

Alocasia Regal Shields

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Alocasia Reginula 'Black Velvet'

Alocasia Reginula 'Black Velvet'

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Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera

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Anthurium Andraeanum 'Pink'

Anthurium Andraeanum 'Pink'

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Anthurium Andraeanum 'Purple'

Anthurium Andraeanum 'Purple'

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Anthurium Andraeanum 'Red'

Anthurium Andraeanum 'Red'

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Anthurium Andraeanum 'White'

Anthurium Andraeanum 'White'

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Areca Palm

Areca Palm

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Bicolor Dragon Tree

Bicolor Dragon Tree

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Bird's Nest 'Nidus' Fern

Bird's Nest 'Nidus' Fern

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Still not sure? Send us a clear photo of the full plant and one close-up of a leaf. We’ll help identify it.

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Mystery plant reveal

Meet September’s plants.

Choose the box name from your order or packing slip. Your plant and the essentials are revealed right here—no extra index page to navigate.

Bloomer Box

Dracaena ‘Lemon Lime’

An easy-care dracaena with bold lime-green and deep-green striped foliage.

Light: Bright, indirect Water: When the top 1–2 inches are dry
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Staghorn Fern
Fur Friendly Box

Staghorn Fern

A pet-friendly, sculptural fern with distinctive antler-shaped fronds.

Light: Bright, indirect Water: When the top inch is dry
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ZZ Plant Black Queen
Majestic Marvels Box

ZZ Plant ‘Black Queen’

A rare, low-maintenance ZZ plant with glossy foliage that matures nearly black.

Light: Low to bright, indirect Water: After the soil dries completely
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September–November quarterly bundles

Compare the plants included in the current selection, then open the complete guide for your bundle.

Bloomer Bundle

  • Snake Plant ‘Zeylanica’
  • Ficus Elastica ‘Burgundy’
  • Maranta ‘Leuconeura’
  • Golden Pothos
  • Spider Plant ‘Bonnie’ (possible substitute)
View Bloomer care guides

Fur Friendly Bundle

  • Spider Plant ‘Bonnie’
  • Hoya ‘Lisa’
  • Jester’s Crown Fern
  • Maranta ‘Silver Band’
  • Calathea ‘Ornata’ (possible substitute)
View Fur Friendly care guides

Majestic Marvels Bundle

  • ZZ Plant ‘Black Queen’
  • Philodendron ‘White Princess’
  • Philodendron ‘Jose Buono’
View Majestic Marvels care guides

Quick answers

Does your plant look stressed?

A plant can look different after traveling in a dark box. Start with these common questions before changing its care routine.

My plant is drooping after delivery.

Give it bright, indirect light and 24 to 48 hours to adjust. Check the soil before watering; both dry and overly wet soil can cause drooping.

Should I water it as soon as it arrives?

Not automatically. Feel the top inch or two of soil first, then use your plant’s specific guide. Overwatering is harder to correct than waiting another day.

My plant arrived with an upgraded pot. Do I need to repot it?

No. Keep the plant in its nursery pot and place it inside the decorative pot so excess water can drain. Decorative moss may remain on top or be removed if you prefer.

A few leaves were damaged in transit.

Small bends or cosmetic damage do not usually affect the plant’s health. If the plant is heavily damaged, photograph the plant and packaging and contact us promptly.

Arrive Safe Guarantee

Did your plant arrive heavily damaged or dead?

Please report the problem within 24 hours of delivery so our Customer Care team can review it. Keep the plant and all packaging until the review is complete.

Email us within 24 hours

Include your order number and a brief explanation of what happened.

Send clear photos

Include the entire plant or product, close-ups of the damage, and the box with its shipping label.

Keep the plant and packaging

Please hold onto everything until we finish reviewing your claim. Late or incomplete claims may not qualify.

How replacements work

If your claim is approved, we may provide a replacement, a comparable substitute, store credit, or a partial refund for the affected item. The resolution depends on the circumstances and product availability.

Minor leaf loss, temporary wilting, loose soil, small tears, bent leaves, and similar cosmetic shipping stress generally are not covered unless they seriously threaten the plant’s survival. Original and expedited shipping charges are generally nonrefundable.

We’re here when you need us.

Send a photo and tell us what you’re noticing. Plant In The Box Customer Care will help you figure out the next step.

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Pass it on

Someone sent you a little green joy. Send it forward.

Choose a beautiful plant, select an upgraded pot, add your personal message, and we’ll deliver it directly to someone special.