A rare plant should fit your space: a practical shopping guide

A beautiful leaf can start a collection. A good match between the plant and your growing space helps you make a more considered purchase. Before choosing a rare plant, take a few minutes to describe the conditions you can actually provide.

Begin with your space

Will the plant live on an open shelf, in a cabinet, in a terrarium or in an outdoor growing area? Note the light available, airflow, room conditions and the time you can give to care. A location described simply as “indoors” can mean very different growing conditions.

Use the catalogue to narrow your choice

Begin with All Plants, then explore a broad group such as aroids, begonias or ferns and fern allies. Read the individual listing and compare the growing information supplied. Where a detail is missing, ask us before ordering rather than assuming every plant in a group has identical needs.

Read the supplied size and the mature size separately

The plant you receive and its eventual growth potential are different things. Check the description for supplied size, shipping format and whether the photograph represents the exact specimen or an example. If a particular leaf pattern or size matters to you, include that question when you contact our team.

Choose supplies with a purpose

Explore our growing media by intended use and ingredients. Review plant tonic directions and suitability before adding them to a routine. A product recommendation is a starting point for comparison, not a guarantee that it suits every species or setup.

Plan the arrival

Read the shipping information and Live Arrival Guarantee before paying. Keep your confirmation email, arrange to receive the parcel promptly and use our arrival care guide when the plant reaches you.

Need a second pair of eyes on your shortlist? Send the product names, your city and a description of your setup to contact@jbgreens.in. Thoughtful questions are always welcome.