Since inventory is changing constantly with these shops, the chances of them having the plant I am looking for are hit or miss. While I’m happy to refer them to shops I’ve ordered from, I typically don’t monitor their stock. A lot of people ask me if I recommend specific Etsy shops for plants. Speaking of reviews, I spend a decent amount of time reading reviews before buying from a shop. Check out my guide on propagating monstera adansonii Silver dollar succulent vine care guide Tip #2: Read the Etsy shop’s recent reviews and look at review photos Pictures included in reviews can help give you an idea of what size and condition your plant might be. If the listings don’t have photos of the actual plant you’re buying, check the reviews. But I understand it is a lot of extra work for the shop owner. I like this approach, especially for more expensive plants. A lot of shops will upload multiple photos labeled “A,” “B,” “C,” etc., and you can choose which one you want. You can guess what size the plant might be from the pot size, but it doesn’t tell you everything. For example, when I was shopping for a ric rac cactus, there were a few listing that specified the pot size I would be buying, but it didn’t show me the actual plant. I personally like to buy from shops that show me the actual plant I am buying. Tip #1: Buy plants from Etsy shops with a lot of photos
These tips could really be applied to most online marketplaces, but I am focusing on Etsy exclusively because that’s what I have the most experience with. Check out my pickle plant succulent care post See my rhipsalis care guide Is buying plants online from Etsy smart? Here are a few tips.
#Etsy your purchases plus#
Plus cuttings are easier to ship! So let’s talk tips. Cuttings are a more affordable way to expand your plant collection, and you usually can’t buy cuttings from your local nursery.
#Etsy your purchases full#
If I bought a full plant of everything I wanted…I’d be broke. I also like the fact that I can buy cuttings of more expensive plants on Etsy and grow them myself. You end up paying slightly more than if you were buying directly from someone on a Facebook buy/sell/trade plant group, but that gives you the extra protection that goes along with buying from a reputable source.
Etsy is a great place to buy plants for a few reasons.įirst, it’s a well-regulated, secure, and reliable marketplace. Hey guys! Today I am talking about tips for buying plants on Etsy, as well as sharing 9 plants I’ve actually purchased on Etsy as proof that it’s a great option. Buying plants on Etsy? Read my 6 tested tips first! Here are my tips for buying plants on Etsy. Wondering if buying plants online is worth it? It is, I promise! It’s an excellent way to find affordable cuttings of plants, as well as find rare or out-of-season plants.
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