Etsy shops to buy from vs. who not to

Question

Hey everyone, I've seen multiple posts of people buying from etsy shops that they buy plants from with good experiences vs. bad experiences, so I thought it'd be a good idea to make a giant list of shops that are safe vs. no-gos. Does anyone have any favorite shops or shops that they will never buy from again to share with the lovely Greggers? #happyplants #plantaddict #plantsmakepeoplehappy #planttherapy #newgrowth #plantmail #buyandsell #etsyshops

@earthdaisy · Accepted Answer

Here's a list I had from a while back that Greggers provided:

1am Succulents
Mountain Crest Gardens
Next Gardener Store - GREG15
Predatory plants
Carnivero
Ecuagenera
Plant proper
Steve's Leaves
Plantopia
Gabrielle Plants

I haven't purchased anything from any of these places personally, but when I saw it I jotted the info down from the post for future purchases.

@Tropicalgia · Answer

I know some have had a good experience with wishlistplant but I'd never buy from them again.  About a dozen others have been good for me including Paper Crane, Fresh From Greenhouse, Frond and Folia, Plant Nirvana, Tropical Plants FL.

@Lumi · Answer

I've been fortunate to have avoided bad experiences with plant sellers on etsy. But my favorite shops are
PaperCraneNursery
RootedFriends
ChristinasGarden
GoldenGreeneryCo

@Mrgncrch · Answer

Green Escape 
And Paper Crane Nursery

Have KILLED it lately @RootedNMoore any others?

@RootedNMoore · Answer

Those are my normals, and I have liked every order from freshfromgreenhouse. Oh, and queen of succulents, lol

@KDkat3 · Answer

The green escape, Go Plant LLC, Megan’s plant boutique.  All have been good.

@stringtheory · Answer

I highly recommend RareSucculents! They shipped insanely fast and my plants came in perfect condition (with a freebie!) Also, I'll second Megan's Plant Boutique and The Nodes.

@Tica · Answer

Oooo yes to the recommended above! Gotta also add QueenofSucculents 🙌 superb packaging and communication 👌 for all things succulents: rare, korean, and colorful! 🌈

@FreshWidow · Answer

I’ve had good luck with RootedFL and TropicalPlantsFL. I DON’T recommend BrumleyandBloom. The plants start out fine but the packaging is terrible. I have a couple that are still recovering from the trip to NY.

@Sassylimey · Answer

I've had beautiful plants from Etsy Planty Crew, their packaging is amazing. I also like the Planted Veteran.

@lexindoorjungle · Answer

Some of my favorites are the green escape (they are constantly adding new rare plants to their shop every week!), paper crane nursery (they have many rare collector plants), coollective plants, and wishlist plant! Highly recommend all these shops!

@BuoyantSandleek · Answer

Papercrane an coollectiveplants hirts too

@earthdaisy · Answer

I got some really nice plants from AllisonSucculents. They were healthy, a nice size and looked great. The packaging was fantastic. Plus got a couple bonus cuttings.

@earthdaisy · Answer

I placed an order with QueenOfSucculents... The package is in the mail 😃💌 Glad to see the positive reviews for her. I also placed an order with CactiAndExotica 🤞🤞🤞
I wish there was a way we could create an ongoing spreadsheet collaboration listing all the + and - of shops

@Tica · Answer

That's awesome to hear @earthdaisy! Because of QoS I was introduced to the awesome ppl of Greg and the app! 🙌

@earthdaisy · Answer

@tica Just got my order from QoS -- def exceeded expectations! Plants look fantastic, are bigger than I expected and were packaged very well! 👍👍

@earthdaisy · Answer

@MadforPlants Awe Maddie - thank you for the best answer ✨🌱✨

@Tica · Answer

@earthdaisyholy crap that was fast af. What did you get in your haul 👀

@earthdaisy · Answer

@Tica I already got the one from CactiAndExotica, too!! I have nooo idea how they got here so quickly - and they both went clear across the country!! No pics yet. QoS I got a cinnamon cactus, brain cactus and pink moonstone graptopetalum. CactiAndExotica I ordered a bunch of dif things - btw their customer service was outstanding and they did not disappoint. All of the plants look really good and really healthy! They did a great job packaging everything, too! I would def recommend!

@RealSimpleMama · Answer

Here’s mine! I’ll add that i normally get starters and cuttings, just little teeny babies 😍

YES
Green Escape
Into the Pot
Samantha’s Botany Bay

No. NO. NOOOOOPE. 
Sunshine Greens
Airplane Design Studio

Etsy shops to buy from vs. who not to

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