This Online Flower Company Now Delivers Houseplants to Your Door in Two Days Flat
Houseplants not only look stylish, but study after study has found that they also offer a host of mental and physical benefits. These leafy lovelies have the ability to remove certain toxins from the air and they’re even thought to relieve stress—plus they enhance almost any decor scheme with freshness and life. No wonder their popularity has taken off in recent years. According to a study published in April 2019 by the National Gardening Association, houseplant sales have soared to $1.7 billion, a nearly 50 percent increase compared to sales numbers three years ago. Much of that meteoric rise in interest is attributed to the social media stardom these plants are currently enjoying, particularly among 18- to 35-year-olds.
All that demand is spurring online retailers to increase their offerings, including sellers you might not immediately associate with potted plants. Now you can turn to 1-800-Flowers.com for gorgeous bouquets as well as fiddle leaf fig trees and an array of other trendy houseplants. It recently expanded its Plant Shop to include nearly 150 plants, from super cute succulents to elegant orchids.
“Plants are truly having a moment,” says Alfred Palomares, Vice President of Merchandising for 1-800-Flowers.com. He's especially excited to see indoor plants "enjoying increased popularity among new audiences seeking their urban design aesthetic and wellness benefits.”
We agree—the more plants, the better, as far as we're concerned! Whether you're new to growing houseplants or are inspired to expand your collection, these 10 popular selections now offered by 1-800-Flowers.com are a great place to start. Each of them comes in a chic, neutral-colored container so they’re ready for you to style in any room as soon as they arrive. Prices range from as little as $40 for an Aloe vera plant perfect for a tabletop to about $200 for a four-foot-tall fiddle leaf fig. All of these plants can be conveniently delivered right to your door with two-day shipping to most locations nationwide. And they'll even come in a sturdy gift box, perfect for sending to that friend who has everything already.
