Costa Farms ZZ Live Plant in Decorative Pot, Easy to Maintain, Large Air Purifying Indoor Houseplant, Perfect for Home, Room, or Office Decor, Great House Warming or Birthday Gift, 2-3 Feet Tall

I’ve wanted to be a “plant person” for years but have never quite gotten the hang of it. After purchasing and killing many houseplants, I’d almost given up until I tried the ZZ plant. The first photo is a 12-inch ZZ I ordered in 2022 and is still thriving! The second is a 2-3 foot ZZ I ordered in April 2024 and it’s in amazing shape and continues to put out new growth constantly. I’ve ordered many plants on Amazon from Costa Farms and almost all are still alive today. They have been lush, healthy, and beautiful. I’d definitely recommend for any beginner.

The first plant arrived frozen - it had been a really lovely specimen, and well packaged (inner pot was plastic-wrapped to contain soil, sturdy bamboo stake, heat pack between inner and outer pots, all in a large, solid box). The problem was in the shipping, and the weather. Apparently "Keep from Heat and Frost" on the outside of the box didn't mean much in UPS-world, in Pennsylvania in January. I was probably a little too optimistic about the prospect of a tropical plant surviving the trip - I think I hoped that the shipper somehow would keep it warm... Anyway, the plant was a mass of dark, limp leaves, so I contacted Costa Farms directly, and they responded promptly, and offered a replacement, which I happily accepted. It just arrived, and with the exception of a couple of minor freeze areas, which I trimmed, it looks great. Again, the plant was packaged extremely well. I'll have no hesitation at all in ordering again, but I will be more aware of the weather. The plant itself was the size listed, nice and full, and the pot is a very lightweight plastic, though it really does have the look of ceramic. Pretty much all exactly as described in the listing.

This plant looked beautiful in the listing, but what I received was already struggling. It arrived tightly wrapped in plastic and brown paper with no airflow and was packed into a dense, soggy, rootbound pot. Roots are already pushing out of the bottom, and the soil has an anaerobic smell — musty and sour, like it’s been sitting too wet for too long.” Despite being in transit for just two days, the pot was so waterlogged I had to use half a roll of paper towels and multiple microfiber cloths, and elevate it on a stand just to slow the dripping. Even now, the soil won’t dry. I also found a leaf buried beneath the soil, already turning black — a sign of early rot. ZZ plants are usually easygoing, but this one arrived in survival mode. There’s no way to aerate or help the roots without repotting entirely — something I hadn’t planned to do immediately after delivery. But now I have to, just to try and save this $49 plant. There are two new shoots — one is standing upright and looks healthy, but the other hasn’t changed since it arrived. It’s still limp and pale, with no signs of perking up. Some buyers might assume that any new growth means the plant is doing well, but drooping shoots like this can be a stress response, and often don’t survive. I expected better quality control from Costa Farms. I hope this feedback is taken seriously so other customers don’t go through the same thing. P.S. I elevated the plant and did everything I could to stabilize it within 24 hours. It’s doing a little better now under indirect light, but that one limp shoot still hasn’t perked up at all. I was ready to order more plants from Costa Farms, but after spending $49 on one that needs rescue care and extra money just to stabilize it, I’ll be looking elsewhere for now.

Super pleased! Ordered as gift for a relative who sent me a video of it. It is a large, healthy plant in an attractive planter.

Plant is alive and growing. Easy too care for.

Nice plant no decorative planter like photo

This is the heartiest plant I have ever owned! It stays green and strong, it thrives in just about any conditions and it is absolutely worth every dime! The pot is great and neutral and goes with any decor. A very worthwhile purchase.

This 3 foot, ZZ plant I recently received, is unable to survive. I'm a plant lover; I keep 35+ living plants in my home--all healthy and thriving, and ZZ plants are known to be hardy and resilient. Since living plants apparently cannot be returned, I am awaiting full instructions for a refund on this disappointing purchase.