$50 Online or $20 Big Box? Costa Farms Trending Tropicals Online V Store Unboxing Indoor Plants
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 12 ต.ค. 2022
- In this video I unbox a plant from Costa Farms online website to see if the $50 house plants online are the same as the $20 plants in big box stores.
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Pros of buying in store: less expensive and you get to choose the one you like best. Cons: they are often in sad shape, overwatered or the one you want just never shows up. When they announced the Pink Princess, I bought one online. It was well packaged and delivery was fast. Mine was lovely with good variegation. There were two strong plants in the pot and a couple of babies. I was totally satisfied and felt the $50 was worth it. They recently announced they are going to sell Mayoi too.
I agree with all of your points, Kyra. I've never seen a Pink Princess being in our local stores and would have probably purchased online if I didn't already have one. Considering what they still go for, I still think $50 is a good deal for a PP.
@@PeggysPlants Costco had them last week with absolutely no variegation, if it wasn’t for the costa farms pink princess philodendron tags I wouldn’t have known that’s what they were.
Trader Joe’s had the Pink Princess for like $11 or $12. The pot I got had two clumps of plants, with 6+ stems in each clump- plus babies and the lumps under the soil that grow new plants (forgot what they are called). I’ve gotten many plants from them over the years and have never been disappointed.
Another thought about the price is it included shipping by UPS and with the size of the box and weight I’m sure is 10-15 dollars
Very true!
Im in Tampa and I see Costa Farms in ALL the stores. Thank you for this!
You are so welcome!
Hi Peggy! The reason there's a difference in cost between the plants in stores and the plants online is that it's a lot more labor-intensive for our team to individually process, pull, pack, and ship a plant to your home than to send thousands at a time on a truck to stores (the two-day FedEx charges are also included in that online price). If you can find plants locally and in good condition at your local garden center, then it makes sense to get them there. If you prefer the convenience of having a plant shipped fresh from the farm straight to you without going into a store first, or can't find the variety you're looking for locally, then the online plant shop may make sense for you. We offer our online plant shop as an additional option to plant lovers so we can make our plants more accessible. Don't hesitate to reach out if you ever have any questions about this. We're here to help! ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Thanks for dropping by and providing clarification. It's always nice to hear the growers view. I'm very happy with my Squam and am keeping a look out for a few more that I have not been able to find locally. Thanks for watching!
Awesome plant sharing...thank you👋🏿👋🏿🥰🥰❤❤👍🏿👍🏿😘😘
Thanks for visiting!🌿💚☺🙌🌴
Hi Peggy, thanks for sharing
Thanks for watching!
A few chameleon ZZ plants showed up in our area about three months ago, our Facebook plant group was buzzing about them but sadly, it wasn't restocked and I couldn't grab one...though I tried hard!
Recently, I ordered a Costa Farms one from Walmart's website. It arrived in 5 days. It was packaged as well as yours. My only concern was that the soil was very soggy. I immediately got them out of the soil and the roots and rhizomes were amazing!!! I split it between two pots because there was no way I was fitting them back in the original. It was $45, free shipping, and came with a smooth white pot and wooden stand. Looking back, I wish I had just ordered it months ago instead of hitting up 8 Lowe's in one weekend.
Glad you were able to get one you were happy with. l can relate to doing all of the running around looking for a specific plant. I haven't seen any of those here...but I'm looking! Enjoy your ZZ Cham!
Thanks for giving your Chameleon a great home, Shelly! And I've passed on your feedback about the moisture to our packing team. ---Justin, Costa Farms Horticulturist
Your squami looks nice and healthy ! It's always nice to be satisfied with your purchase, especially when it arrives in the mail.
The Costa Farm squamis that they deliver to the box stores come in 10" bucket and is around $50 also per plant. I've only seen them twice this whole year in my area - once at WallMart and once at Lowe's. I bought one, but I actually prefer the size that you have due to limited space at my place. The plant is so easy to grow. I did have to totally replace its soil though - there were mushrooms sprouting out of the soil that it came with , and fungus gnats were all over those mushrooms; Ewww.
I bought directly from CF once: a Monstera Peru for $50. Two weeks later I saw them at HD for $20, LOL. I got one from HD too as a backup. Yes, the direct buy from CF was bushier than the HD plant and looked beautiful at un-packaging, but the CF plant had some unrooted cuttings that were simply stuck into the damp soil; I felt a bit cheated when I discovered that. About two months after the purchase, the CF plant died. I still have the HD plant 5+ months after purchase. Personally I don't think I will buy direct from CF again.
Someone else told me that have only seem the Squamis in buckets for $50 in the big box stores. Interesting. I wonder if they are offering them in the pots in other locations or not? When the ZZ Ravens were first offered, I bought 2 on Amazon from Cost for $30 each. The next week after they arrived, I saw them locally in big box stores for $20. I couldn't get too upset because I love my Ravens. However, now, I'm more inclined to wait until the plants make it to the stores...unless I just can't wait...lol
Beautiful video, have a nice day 🍃
Thank you! You too!🌿💚
This is so good to know. Thank you so much!!!
You are so welcome! Glad it was helpful!
I ordered the alocasia silver dragon last week because I couldn't find it in my area. Got tired of wasting time and gas looking for it in stores. It would've been nice to find it for $20, but spending $37 to have it delivered at my door wasn't bad either!
Oh yeah, I love the plant, too! Has 13 healthy leaves and 2 blooms! Not disappointed at all! Now I'm waiting for the philodendron white knight to become available.....
Looks like we are both waiting on the Philo White Knight. Hope they have them back in stock soon!
@@PeggysPlants Just got an email saying it's in stock! Looks like only the tan pot, though. I prefer the white one. Deciding quickly how picky I'm going to be! 🤔
Beautiful plant 🪴 Thank you for sharing! 😊💋💖🦋
Thank you for watching!
Thank you Peggy good information. I love your videos and your house lol!!!😊❤
You are so welcome. Thanks for watching!🌿💚
Take you Peggy.😘
You're always welcome!
Cool video concept! I had always wondered the same thing. Was blown away when I saw the prices on their website
It was a bit of a surprise for me as well. Once I looked around to see the going prices for similar plants without the ceramic pot and including shipping, I realized it wasn't a bad deal. Of course I would much rather find them locally for $20, but sometimes I want it when I want it! ☺😂
I remember seeing some Costa Farms plants on Amazon a couple of years ago and thought, 'Who would be daring enough to order plants from Amazon?' Ha! I have since then ordered several plants from Amazon. Now, thanks to your video and unboxing, I will be looking at the Costa Farms' website. Thanks again, Peggy, for another great video. Absolutely gorgeous plant, btw.
You are quite welcome. I have bought several plants from Amazon as gifts to friends out of state. So far I've had no issues. Thanks for watching!
Thank you Peggy.
Good to "see" you Penny! You're welcome.
Thank you for the video!
My pleasure. Thank you for watching.
Excellent video!
Glad you liked it!🌿💚
Thanks for sharing!!!!
Thanks for watching!
I'm so glad you did tis video! I've been curious to the difference. Knowing I can order some plants with black pots, I'll defiantly give it a go.
Thanks for watching and happy shopping!
Oh my goodness! Thanks for doing this little experiment - I've been wondering this very thing for weeks now! I saw a Buisness Insider video a few months ago that showed the process Costa Farms goes through to produce all the plants to these big box stores and I wanted to see if I could cut out the middle man and order direct but was SHOCKED when I saw the price online.
Very helpful video! Thanks!
You are so welcome. I was curious myself and had been asked the question so many times, I had to find out for myself. Thanks for watching!🌿💚
I bought a monstera from Costa Farms on Amazon in the middle of the growing season. They delivered it within 2 days of ordering and it was boxed just like yours and I paid $30 for it. It was massive. I divided it into 2 pots. They do send advertising and it's packed the same way.
They have packing their plants down to a science. I purchased my Adonsonii from them via Amazon when they first came out, as well as 2 ZZ Ravens. All were full plants in good condition. I believe I paid $30 each also.
Thank you
You're welcome🌿
Here in Dallas Texas the have the philodendron Squami at Kroger which is a grocery store for 15$ . Good to know they are becoming more available to everyone
That's great. Thanks for sharing. I will be keeping an eye out locally to see what they look like.
Peggy thank you. I've wondered was it worth the extra money. In Ohio there's so many plants that don't reach us , or sell out fast and you can't catch them. That being said the extra 15 dollars I will patiently 😌 wait. Again I appreciate what you did for us. With winter coming we would have to purchase heat packs for them to travel from some nurseries at an additional cost. God bless
You are so welcome! I totally understand your decision to wait, especially this time of year. Stay well and thanks for watching!
I live in Atlanta, saw the Squamis in Publix for 50. Squamiferum is one of the most durable plants I have, recommend it even for beginners.
Wow! They seem to be making the rounds. I'm surprised that I haven't been able to find any locally. I'm surprised that they are $50, which is still a good deal but not as good as $20. ☺ Thanks for sharing!
@@PeggysPlants I have a few Publixes on my radar, and this one is a small one in the bottom of a highrise, they always have Costa plants though, I'm sure its got something to do with the demographic, even though they don't sell very well.
Yes, you can still buy Costa Farm, plants through Amazon. You can also buy their plants through Walmart.
Thanks for the update and for watching!
Thanks for sharing this! Dare I test having a few delivered here? I'm so tempted.
They do a great job of packaging the plants. Just remember to keep an eye on the temps where you are to make sure it won't be delivered during any extreme weather. Thanks for watching!
I have gotten Costa plants off Walmart's website. They sent a nice white pot with the stand - the pot is a smooth white one, not the bumpy one.
I saw some plants in those pots at Home Depot once. I need to go by Walmart to see what they have in stock. Thanks for sharing and for watching!
@@PeggysPlants I really like the pot and the stand. It would perfectly fit with your styling.
Peggy, long time no see😂❤. I agree 100% with everything in your video. The costs farms website has way more variety than what you can find in the stores. True, more expensive but when you factor in free shipping and extensive variety it can be worth it. Obviously don’t buy the plants that can be purchased in person😊. I bought the white knight after I stalked their website for 2 weeks waiting for the restock. It came in just like yours, a rooted cutting and so healthy. Of course I repotted a few days after because coco coir mix they use😏😂. Your plant baby is beautiful, I have that one also, from an Etsy seller, and I must say yours is larger than mine and those fuzzy stems, so cute. Stay well Peggy🥰
Hi Elizabeth! I have really missed my viewers, especially the regulars, such as yourself! I guess I will have to go on White Knight patrol. I don't have one and have not seen them locally. If I catch them on the website, I'm going to grab one. $50 is cheaper than I can get one from a private seller. At least this way I have some recourse if there is a problem with the order. Good "seeing" you! Stay well!🌿💚
🥰thank you so much for those kind words Peggy, I will have to play catch up on your channel for sure, you are one of the best, so sweet! Definitely keep checking thier website, I believe thursdays is when they restock plus put yourself on the email list. I’m on the hunt for a pink princess for my friend from costa and I put myself on the list! Let me know if u get one,🤞🤞. See you in the next video my friend 🤗
I think these are also $50 in the big box store
I've never seen any of the Trending Tropicals locally for more than $20. That's would be interesting especially since the more sought after releases (ZZ Raven, Treubii Moonlight, etc) were released at $20 while they were still a hot ticket item. 🤔