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Lively Root: Rating, What It Sells and How to Buy Smart (2026)
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Wide houseplant range in multiple sizes, with a plant finder and corporate gifting.
Best for: Houseplants, Gifts, Succulents
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Is Lively Root legit? What we can verify
- Live catalogue: 56 of the 71 plants in our library were in stock on 7 Nov 2026, typical price $43 for the plant itself.
- Guarantee: 30-day guarantee (from its policy page).
- Shipping: $9 flat standard. Winter: Thermal sleeve; may hold orders.
- Independent rating: too few public reviews to rate; that is common for smaller nurseries.
We check this shop's catalogue every week. We have not bought from it ourselves; read what customers say below and pay by card or PayPal for buyer protection.
Customer rating
We found no usable customer reviews for Lively Root on independent review sites (Sitejabber checked 21 October 2026; Trustpilot blocked our check). That is not a sign of a bad shop: smaller nurseries often have few public reviews.
Policies (from Lively Root's own pages, checked 21 Oct 2026)
- Guarantee
- 30 Day Happiness Guarantee: dead or damaged plants replaced; send a photo within 30 days of delivery
- Shipping
- Processing 1-2 business days. Standard flat rate $9, 4-7 business days. Expedited (2-3 days) and Rush (1-2 days) priced at checkout
- Free shipping
- Not verified
- US regions
- 48 contiguous US states (no Hawaii or Alaska)
Source: Lively Root policy page. "Not verified" means we could not confirm it.
Plants from our library it lists
Confirmed on Lively Root's site (21 Oct 2026): Monstera, Pothos, Snake Plant, ZZ Plant, Fiddle Leaf Fig, Peace Lily, Calathea, Heartleaf Philodendron, Philodendron Birkin, Bird of Paradise, Aloe Vera, Jade Plant, Moth Orchid, Spider Plant, Chinese Evergreen, Prayer Plant, Boston Fern, Hoya (Wax Plant), Peperomia, Dracaena, Cast Iron Plant, Money Tree, Areca Palm, Ponytail Palm, Olive Tree, Croton, African Violet, Indoor Bonsai Tree, Alocasia, Anthurium, English Ivy, Air Plant, Christmas Cactus, Echeveria, Haworthia, Rosemary, Bromeliad, Norfolk Island Pine, Yucca Cane, Arrowhead Plant, Polka Dot Plant, Maidenhair Fern, Bird's Nest Fern, Staghorn Fern, Umbrella Plant, Weeping Fig, Gardenia, Monstera Thai Constellation, Philodendron Pink Princess.
In stock now from our plant library (7 Nov 2026)
- African Violet: African Violet, from $43.00
- Air Plant: Air Plant Grab Bag, from $42.00
- Alocasia: Alocasia Silver Dragon, from $43.00
- Aloe Vera: Aloe Vera, from $41.00
- Anthurium: Purple Anthurium, from $43.00
- Areca Palm: Butterfly Palm, from $43.00
- Arrowhead Plant: White Butterfly Syngonium, from $41.00
- Bird of Paradise: Giant Bird of Paradise, from $41.00
- Bird's Nest Fern: Bird's Nest Fern, from $56.00
- Boston Fern: Boston Fern, from $41.00
- Bromeliad: Bromeliad Guzmania, from $43.00
- Calathea: Calathea Freddie, from $43.00
- Cast Iron Plant: Cast Iron Plant, from $60.00
- Chinese Evergreen: Aglaonema Pink Beauty, from $43.00
- Chinese Money Plant: Chinese Money Plant, from $43.00
- Christmas Cactus: White Christmas Cactus, from $43.00
- Croton: Petra Croton, from $43.00
- Dieffenbachia: Tropic Snow Dieffenbachia, from $136.00
- Dracaena: Dracaena Lemon Lime, from $43.00
- Echeveria: Motley Crew Echeveria Succulents: 4 Pack, from $74.00
- English Ivy: English Ivy, from $43.00
- Fiddle Leaf Fig: Fiddle Leaf Fig, from $43.00
- Gardenia: Gardenia Veitchii, from $43.00
- Haworthia: Zebra Haworthia, from $34.00
- Heartleaf Philodendron: Heartleaf Philodendron, from $41.00
- Hoya (Wax Plant): Hoya Tricolor, from $43.00
- Jade Plant: Jade Plant, from $43.00
- Kalanchoe: Kalanchoe, from $43.00
- Lavender: Lavender Topiary, from $73.00
- Maidenhair Fern: Maidenhair Fern, from $43.00
- Majesty Palm: Majesty Palm, from $136.00
- Money Tree: Money Tree, from $45.00
- Monstera: Monstera Plant, from $41.00
- Monstera Thai Constellation: Thai Constellation Monstera, from $105.00
- Moth Orchid: Arcadia Phalaenopsis Orchid, from $58.00
- Norfolk Island Pine: Norfolk Island Pine, from $43.00
- Olive Tree: Olive Tree, from $58.00
- Parlor Palm: Parlor Palm, from $43.00
- Peace Lily: Peace Lily, from $45.00
- Peperomia: Peperomia Obtusifolia, from $41.00
- Philodendron Birkin: Philodendron Birkin, from $43.00
- Philodendron Pink Princess: Philodendron Pink Princess, from $58.00
- Polka Dot Plant: Pink Polka Dot Plant, from $43.00
- Ponytail Palm: Ponytail Palm, from $60.00
- Pothos: Silver Pothos, from $43.00
- Prayer Plant: Lemon Lime Prayer Plant, from $43.00
- Rhaphidophora Tetrasperma (Mini Monstera): Mini Monstera, from $43.00
- Rosemary: Rosemary Christmas Tree, from $58.00
- Rubber Plant: Tineke Rubber Tree, from $43.00
- Snake Plant: Sansevieria Futura Superba, from $43.00
- Spider Plant: Spider Plant, from $43.00
- Staghorn Fern: Staghorn Fern, from $43.00
- Umbrella Plant: Braided Schefflera Tree, from $58.00
- Weeping Fig: Variegated Weeping Fig, from $60.00
- Yucca Cane: Bright Edge Yucca, from $42.00
- ZZ Plant: Black Raven ZZ Plant, from $43.00
What customers say on Reddit
Recurring themes from public threads, checked 21 Oct 2026. Individual experiences, not a verdict.
Often praised
- Wide selection, with most plants offered in several sizes
- Cold-weather packaging and plant replacements get praise
Common complaints
- Soil spillage and plants arriving overly wet
- Some report cold damage despite winter packaging (Wirecutter saw this on a 2024 test order)
"Their cold weather packaging really helps." r/houseplants comparison post, 2022, source
"Half the deliveries had soil everywhere" same post, 2022, source
How to buy smart from Lively Root
Buying houseplants online
- Compare by pot size (for example 4 in, 6 in, 10 in), not plant name: the same plant can differ several times in size and price.
- Order in mild weather where you can. Shipping in winter cold or summer heat causes most losses; some shops add heat packs or hold orders, so check at checkout.
- Open the box the day it arrives, photograph the plant and packaging, and report problems quickly; guarantees usually have a short window and often need photos.
- Keep a new plant away from your other plants for about two weeks and check leaf undersides for pests.
- Do not repot straight away. Let it settle in bright, indirect light for a couple of weeks first.
Sending a plant as a gift
- Check the delivery-date cutoff and whether the date is guaranteed or estimated.
- A potted plant lasts far longer than cut flowers; check whether the product is a plant or an arrangement.
- If the recipient has cats or dogs, check the plant first in our pet-safe checker.
- Choose an easy plant for someone new to plants and include the care basics.
More help: Plant Library, Plant Finder, Easy plants for beginners, Plant gifts, Pet-Safe Plant Checker, plant delivery tips.
Compare: Lively Root vs Rooted (Hey Rooted)
Alternatives to Lively Root
- The Sill: New York-founded houseplant brand known for design-led plants in ceramic planters. (4.5★, 1,284 reviews)
- ProFlowers: Flower delivery service with a plant gift line. (3.8★, 2,287 reviews)
- FTD: Florist network delivering flowers and plants. (3.8★, 1,645 reviews)
- Mountain Crest Gardens: California succulent nursery with a very large range. (3.2★, 146 reviews)
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FAQ
What is Lively Root best for?
Based on what it sells: Houseplants, Gifts, Succulents. Wide houseplant range in multiple sizes, with a plant finder and corporate gifting.
What is Lively Root's customer rating?
We found no usable public reviews on independent review sites as of 21 October 2026.
Does Lively Root ship to every US state?
Its policy page says: 48 contiguous US states (no Hawaii or Alaska) (checked 21 Oct 2026).
Does Lively Root guarantee plants arrive healthy?
Its policy page says: 30 Day Happiness Guarantee: dead or damaged plants replaced; send a photo within 30 days of delivery (checked 21 Oct 2026).