[Location - Bangalore] I have a few plants I'd love to trade with someone, probably because I've accumulated quite a few and I'm running out of space. Some I want to give away because I can't care for them in the low-light environment at my place. What are your thoughts on plant swaps? Open to hearing how plant parents from other regions feel about it.
[Location - Bangalore] I recently started looking for plants online, and after a few mixed experiences, I am beginning to feel that if you have a decent nursery nearby, it is still the better option.
About a month ago, I ordered a Philodendron Micans sapling from The Affordable Organic Store for Rs. 69. Technically, yes, it was cheap. But the plant I received was barely alive, with just one leaf, and even that had turned yellow by the time it arrived.
Last weekend, I went to a nearby nursery (and I live in Bangalore) and found the same plant for Rs. 103. On paper, that sounds more expensive. But the nursery plant was much more mature, healthier, and something I could actually see before buying.
That made me wonder whether a lot of these “affordable” online plant deals are only cheap because you are getting tiny, stressed saplings that may or may not survive. If a nearby nursery gives you a fuller, healthier plant for a little more money, is the online option really cheaper at all?
Curious what others think: do you still buy plants online, or have you also found local nurseries to be a better value overall?