The scoop on 'Hortus Botanicus'

I just love this company. I sometimes have a hard time getting to their website, they're not at the top of google's list, but they have the best and most interesting plants.
You see those people paying a fortune for oddball/rare plants on ebay? Check out Hortus- probably where the seller picked up those plants for a song.
I've gotten some really rare and unusual plants, they always come packed so safely and lovingly- even the seeds!
Every year I spend a long time looking at their website- I want one of each! This year I settled for some guavas (huge) and a few other plants.
Thanks, HB, for being an internet plant company that continues to sell plants outside the norm- it's so nice to have you there for us "I need something unusual" plant nuts!

I have ordered two times in one week, and called this morning to ask to combine the orders.
The lady on the phone was very friendly, and she called me back within 30 minutes.
Robert emailed me at the same time.
Very good customer service, I love small companies who can speak with their customers.
The plants should be here soon, will update.

I just received my first order with Hortus Botanicus and i'm very pleased. It was packaged very nicely. Everything looks great. I can't wait to get it planted!

Thanks,
Lynda

Very satisfied with this company.
Superior selection.
Superior communication. Robert answered all of my questions immediatly.
Superior packaging with a stylish and personal touch.

FIRST CLASS ALL THE WAY.
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Many Thanks,
EmmaGrace

I ordered Nepenthes sibuyanensis from Hortus Botanicus, as well as a packet of Nepenthes ventricosa 'Red' seeds. They arrived yesterday, in a gorgeous, strong box. Upon opening the box, I saw what has to be the most beautiful, neat (and effective) packing job I've ever seen. Nestled amidst the packing materials was the N. sibuyanensis, which had traveled in comfort, and arrived in pristine condition. It was far larger than I had anticipated, and extremely stout and healthy! The seeds were delicately and beautifully wrapped (they even had a raffia bow tied around the packet!) and labeled so that the packet would not accidentally be discarded.

A+ doesn't go far enough to describe the products and service I received. I am going to look through their catalog again, I saw a few other things I wanted, but didn't order as I had not yet tried this vendor. Now that I know, I am going to go back and get those other nepenthes! I only wish I lived close enough to visit, they have such a wide variety of interesting plants!

My protea arrived damaged from shipping (thanks USPS), but I can tell it was a top quality specimen when it left Hortus Botanicus.
Customer service is A+, and their prices cannot be beat.
I would recommend this company to anyone.

I live in Fort Bragg and have visited (shoped at) Hortus Botanicus on many occasions. It is a great store!! I go there every Valentines day and usually again on Mothers day. It is a much better solution than cut flowers. It is also the perfect place to go when you have a garden question and/or are in need of a plant for any situation. They will not sell you a plant just to make the sale. If they don't have the right thing they will tell you what you do need. The owner is very knowledgable and helpfull. Our area is not always easy to grow plants in and it is very helpful to be directed to the right plants for my location and sun/shade situation. The plants are high quality and healthy. I have had great results with all of my puchases. The seeds are also very high quality. I have had nearly 100% sprout in many varietys (all purchased) with no extra effort and very little care. I recoment this store to all my friends and anyone else who likes high quality plants at great prices. They also have unusual plants for those who like to have something their friends do not have!!

Ordered seeds and Dierama. They came to me within a week in excellent shape. The plants and seeds were exquisitely packaged. I would highly recommend them.

Great plants, very healthy. Rec'd order quickly. Would buy from them again and recommend them.

I ordered some Alpine Eryngium and clematis from this company this past spring. Not only is the owner very nice and easy to deal with, I found they pay a lot of attention to the packaging and shipping of their stock. Not only did my purchases meet my expectation - they exceeded it! They were wrapped so painstakingly, I was amazed! They arrived in NY from CA, still fresh and damp inside their wrapping.I had ordered 3 Eryngium roots, but probably got close to a dozen - and all have survived the summer and look healthy. I look forward to them flowering next year!

I ordered three bareroot succulents, and one small potted ficus. Shipping happened within a week of my order, as promised. They were very well packed and cushioned for their journey, especially the ficus, which arrived from its cross country trip with moist soil and healthy foliage.

Have placed just one order with Hortus, and was very pleased with it. All of the (houseplants) were in top condition. I was concerned that 2 of the 3 clematis I received had no leaves -- I e-mailed them with my concerns and received an immediate response. Their information was 100% accurate, and both plants have leafed out nicely. My one experience with Hortus has been 100% positive, and I have no qualms about ordering from them again.

I ordered two Lapageria rosea seedling vines. These are very hard to find plants. The plants were in outstanding condition upon arrival. They arrived quickly with the most professional packaging I have ever come across.

Extremely highly recommended.

I came across this company by happenstance- and I am so glad I did!
I ordered Calla Lilies (Zantedeschia) from at least 10 companies this year. Hortus had the best and biggest bulbs! No sign of soft spots, and no rot! The other plants I ordered were huge! I was so happy.
Even better than the plants were the people. They were happy to work with me on my order and ship times. They even called me to double check something!
I cannot recommend them highly enough, and I hesitated to have them posted here...part of me wants to keep them as my personal secret supplier! But I had to share with the other gardeners out there.....