About Us
At Lively Root, our mission is to inspire green spaces by connecting people with plants that fit their lives. We are more than an online plant shop. We are a plant delivery, plant care, and plant education brand built for people who want healthier homes, calmer workspaces, safer plant choices for pets and kids, and gifts that last longer than cut flowers. Our nursery partners across the country help us deliver hand-selected plants directly to customers, while our care guides and plant education help new and experienced plant parents grow with more confidence.
Our Story
With over 200 years of horticultural experience, we want to pass our love of green spaces to future generations. From our first nursery in San Diego to other greenhouses throughout the United States, we can deliver handpicked, healthy, and happy plants to your doorstep.
What Makes Lively Root Different
Many plant shops can sell you a plant. Lively Root is built to help you choose the right plant, receive it safely, and care for it with confidence. Our difference comes from four connected strengths: plants matched to your life (shop by light, room, care level, pet safety, plant type, and use case so your plant fits your actual space); nursery-grown quality (our plants are grown by nursery partners and hand-selected before they are packed for delivery); care guidance after purchase (every order includes digital care guidance so you know what your plant needs once it arrives); and a more sustainable delivery mindset (from packaging choices to eco-conscious materials, we look for ways to make plant delivery better for people and the planet). Together, these make Lively Root a strong choice for beginner-friendly houseplants, pet-friendly plants, indoor plants, office plants, and plant gifts.
Our Mission & Vision
Mission
To inspire green spaces by connecting people with plants.
Vision
We are a rapidly growing e-commerce company building a horticultural lifestyle brand designed to revolutionize the garden center industry.
Your Plant Coach, From Checkout to Care
Plants should come with answers. That is why every Lively Root order includes a QR-linked digital care guide with plant care instructions. You can also explore our Plant Care and Plant Talk resources for watering tips, light guidance, troubleshooting advice, styling ideas, and expert plant care education. Whether you are choosing your first easy-care plant, building a low-light office setup, or sending a plant gift to someone who has never owned one before, Lively Root helps remove the guesswork from plant care.
Built for New Plant Parents
Not sure what kind of light your room gets? Worried you will forget to water? Shopping for someone who says they always kill plants? Lively Root makes plant shopping easier for beginners by helping you filter by care level, light needs, room type, pet safety, and lifestyle. Our care guides explain what your plant needs in plain language, so you can spend less time guessing and more time enjoying your green space.
Our Nurseries
Our plants are home-grown at our nurseries throughout the country. They spend their days soaking up the sun and receiving VIP (very important plant) treatment until they are hand-selected by one of our team members and sent directly to your doorstep.
We provide an authentic farm-to-doorstep experience for all your plants. They are securely packed and ready for any bumps on the road to their new home. They arrive in beautiful condition to add freshness and brightness to your indoor and outdoor spaces via our eco-friendly materials and sustainable packaging.
Sustainable Plant Delivery, Thoughtfully Packed
Lively Root believes every plant should move people toward a greener future. Our packaging is designed to protect live plants in transit while reducing unnecessary waste. We use recycled paper products in our boxes and compostable coco fabric to help keep soil secure during shipping. We also offer eco-friendly pot options made with materials such as rice hulls, recycled plastic, and natural stone. For us, sustainability is not a side note. It is part of how we think about growing, packing, shipping, and inspiring greener spaces across the country.
Pet-Friendly Plants for Safer Green Spaces
Plants, pets, and families can live beautifully together when the right choices are easy to find. Lively Root helps customers shop for pet-friendly plants and family-conscious greenery with clear collections, filters, and care information. Whether you share your home with cats, dogs, kids, or all three, we make it easier to build a green space that fits your household. For safety-sensitive homes, we always recommend reviewing each plant’s toxicity details and keeping plants out of reach of curious pets and children.
Inspiration, Guidance, and Fun
We’re proud to be plant parents and consider them family members. We love helping you find plants that match your lifestyle, from pet-friendly to super resilient. Every order includes a Lively Root QR code that links to a digital care guide with instructions on how to keep your new plant companion happy and healthy.
Check out our Plant Care and Plant Talk pages to take your plant addiction to the next level. Here, we’re continually adding more trade secrets and plant care tips from our pros. And if you’re looking for more ambiance, we partner with interior designers and home decor experts to help you style a Pinterest-worthy plant shelf or pick out the trendiest plants for gifting.
Our 30 Day Happiness Guarantee
We know buying live plants online can feel risky. That is why Lively Root offers a 30 Day Happiness Guarantee. If your plant arrives damaged, frozen, dead, or otherwise not as expected, send us photos of the plant and box within 30 days of delivery. Our team will review the issue and help make it right with support, care guidance, or a replacement when appropriate. We want every customer to feel confident bringing plants into their home, office, or gift moment.
Happy Customers
★★★★★They love it - I love it! I love the intricacies of my money tree even if it doesn’t come with “green money” attached. I’ve always thought of them as lovely and finally purchased them for my team. They arrived green and fresh, just as I anticipated. My team said they love them! So I love them!
Kerrie C.
★★★★★Nice Plants! I ordered medium peacock plants in a grower pot for an "at-home" convention. They got delivered on the expected timeline and they were packed nicely. The leaves they had when it arrived are in good shape. Would order other plants again!
Caroline A.
★★★★★Impressed. I ordered Golden Pothos as an "I miss you plant." for our office. I was worried because I've ordered live plants before and it was not a pleasant experience. I am so pleased and impressed with the Lively Root team and how the plants were packaged. Done with care! Thank you! Very happy!
Lina H.
