WikiCompare live prices on plants across Amazon, eBay, Walmart, Target, Best Buy, AliExpress, and curated Awin partner merchants. For new gardeners, start with what survives: pothos, snake plant, ZZ plant, monstera (indoor); marigolds, zinnias, basil, tomatoes (outdoor). Online plant retailers worth trusting: The Sill (indoor with care guides), Bloomscape, Costa Farms (sold via Home Depot/Lowe's), Logee's (rare houseplants). For seeds: Johnny's Selected Seeds and Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds for vegetables; Floret Flower Farm for cut flowers. Don't buy plants from Walmart and Lowe's bargain rack — they're typically diseased or root-bound. Quarantine new houseplants for 2 weeks before placing near others — pest control upfront. Click any card to open the seller's product page; we earn a small affiliate commission at no extra cost to you.
Frequently asked questions about plants
What's the easiest plant to grow indoors?
Pothos (Devil's Ivy) — survives neglect, propagates easily from cuttings. Snake plant (Sansevieria) — needs almost no water. ZZ plant — handles low light + drought. Monstera deliciosa — striking, forgiving. Spider plant — air-purifying, kid-safe. Skip fiddle leaf figs as a first plant — they're notoriously dramatic.
Where to buy plants online?
The Sill (curated indoor plants with care guides). Bloomscape (ships in nursery pots, healthier transit). Costa Farms (via Home Depot/Lowe's online). Logee's (rare houseplants). Etsy (cuttings + rare propagations from individual sellers). Avoid bargain-rack plants at Walmart — often diseased or root-bound.
How do I keep indoor plants alive?
Most kill plants by overwatering. Water only when top 1-2 inches of soil is dry. Match light to plant (full sun, indirect, low). Don't fertilize newly-purchased plants for 6 weeks. Most houseplants prefer to be slightly root-bound vs over-potted. Use terracotta for plants needing drainage; ceramic for moisture-lovers.
What plants are pet-safe?
Pet-safe: Spider Plant, Boston Fern, Calathea, Areca Palm, Christmas Cactus, African Violet. AVOID with pets: Pothos, Philodendron, Monstera, Snake Plant, Lily (all parts toxic to cats), Peace Lily, ZZ Plant, Sago Palm (deadly to dogs). ASPCA has comprehensive list — check before buying.
When should I repot my plant?
Signs to repot: roots circling the bottom, water runs straight through pot, top growth stopped, soil compacted. Repot in spring (active growing season). Go up only 1-2 inches in pot diameter — too big causes overwatering. Use fresh potting mix appropriate for plant type (succulent mix, orchid mix, general houseplant mix).
How do I know if I'm overwatering or underwatering?
Overwatering: yellowing leaves, fungus gnats, mushy stems, soil constantly damp. Underwatering: crispy brown leaf edges, leaves drooping despite being dry, soil pulling away from pot edges. When in doubt, finger test: stick finger 1-2 inches deep. Bone dry = water. Damp = wait.