11 Highest-Rated Houseplants To Get At Costco

Costco offers loads of houseplants. Although you might not see an abundance of them in stores, on its website, you can get everything from beautiful succulents to lucky bamboo, shipped directly to your door. Still, despite so many options online, not all of Costco's houseplants are well-rated. To make sure you're only spending your hard-earned money on great plants, this list features the 11 highest-rated indoor live plants Costco's website offers.

While Costco is pretty amazing, it isn't perfect. With most of these plants, even the well-loved ones, there are a number of reviews that say the plant arrived frozen or burned. While you can't control everything that goes on during shipping, ordering plants in the middle of winter or the peak of summer increases the likelihood that your greenery will arrive damaged from the weather and extreme conditions, so perhaps plan ahead and ship during fall or spring when you can. 

Keeping this in mind, you can get quite a few different plants from Costco, perfect for lighting up and adding a little life to your home. It doesn't matter if you are a pro when it comes to houseplants or a complete beginner; there is a highly rated plant from Costco that's right for you. 

Costco offers two kinds of Longfield Gardens Red Amaryllis (Hippeastrum spp.). The first is 'Barbados,' which is a deep red with a bright, contrasting white that appears from the center. There is also 'Andes Sunset,' a more crimson flower with a darker middle that feels nice and cheery inside your home. These come from Costco as bulbs, so you will be in charge of starting them, including finding your own pot and soil. Most reviews found that these flowers bloom well and are beautiful when they grow, producing strong, hearty amaryllis. 

You get two Costa Farms Boston Fern Houseplants in 10-inch Nursery Pots (Nephrolepis exaltata) in the pack from Costco. Most of the reviews say that even when you have them shipped to your house, the package arrives in good condition, and the plants are happy and healthy. Some do say that shipping can rough them up, though. Additionally, while these ferns are gorgeous, they can be a little difficult for a beginner, so they might not be the best choice for everyone. However, if you have some experience, these are sure to add a burst of greenery to any room. 

Another Amaryllis variety that Costco sells is the 'Red Lion' (Hippeastrum spp.). The Bloomaker Red Lion Amaryllis bulbs are offered in dark red or a stunning pink. This variety seems to be incredibly popular, as it has over 600 reviews and a 4.6-star average rating. Based on those who bought the product, it seems that while there are sometimes duds, more often than not, the bulbs that Costco ships are long-lasting and easy to grow, as it's simple enough to keep an amaryllis as a houseplant after it's done blooming if you treat it properly.

For beginners to plant care who want something to add a little life and color to a home, Costco also offers an online-only 12-count Succulent Assortment. You can even decide how big you want the succulents to be, with either a 2½- or 3½-inch plant container diameter. They come in a lovely variety, and many of the reviews mention that the plants are hardy and healthy when they arrive. The packaging is also secure, with many customers saying they were surprised by the great condition of the plants on arrival.

Another highly rated product from Costco is its Bonsai Live Indoor Plant in a 7-inch pot. You have the option to choose a money tree (Pachira aquatica) or a ginseng ficus (Ficus microcarpa). While many of the reviews mention that both plants are quite beautiful and hardy, both pots receive complaints. First, they do not have drainage holes, which is important to prevent overwatering the plants. Additionally, the little rocks shown at the top of the pot are glued in place, making it difficult to check moisture levels. For most people, it may be best to repot their bonsai.

If you want several plants at a reasonable price, then Costco's Costa Farms Assorted Houseplants in Nursery Pots collection might be of interest. You get six plants for less than $70: Dieffenbachia, Aglaonema, ponytail palm (Beaucarnea recurvata), sago palm (Cycas revoluta), spath (Spathiphyllum), and golden pothos (Epipremnum aureum). Reviews said the plants arrived in great condition and packaged well for the most part, although sometimes, they are in pots a little smaller than described, closer to 4 inches instead of 6, so you may want to wait to buy bigger pots until you see their actual size.

Another adorable succulent option from Costco is the Arcadia Garden Products Echeveria succulent garden. It includes several different varieties of Echeveria grown and sent from Apopka, Florida. They come all ready to thrive, shipped in a pot with drainage holes. Many of the reviews mention that the product looks almost like the image on the website when it arrives, though sometimes the packaging isn't always great, and the pot may arrive damaged. It might be a good time to learn everything you should know about Costco's return policy, or plan to repot them upon arrival. 

Costco also sells Arcadia Garden Products lucky bamboo (Dracaena sanderiana) in a cute ceramic pot. You have an option of two different shapes: one with five stems, or a "tornado" with several bamboo stems grown in a circular shape. Reviews say that the plants often arrive in good condition, so long as the weather and shipping conditions are accommodating. One other complaint is that it often comes much smaller than people expect. The description lists it as being 13 to 15 inches tall, but that height includes the pot. While potentially disappointing, it will grow bigger. 

The 10-inch Phalaenopsis Orchid Duo from Costco arrives in a unique pot that looks like two ceramic ones mashed together. It's a fun design and enables you to grow orchids side by side. Though the only color choice is pink, the ones shipped tend to be dark purple or a mix of purple and white. Additionally, though this is highly rated, it may not be the best option, as several common mistakes are sure to kill an orchid. They are a little finicky and may not be ideal for beginners looking for a casual plant. 

You have your choice of three different Anthurium (Anthurium andraeanum) colors when you buy Anthurium in a ceramic pot from Costco. They are available in either red, pink, or orange. They do ship while they are rather small, so it might take time for them to reach full maturity and their blooms to really make a statement. But once they do, they will surely be show stoppers. If you take care of them, you can even grow this plant indoors for stunning red blooms during winter to add a cheery burst of color to a dreary season. 

Pothos, also known as devil's ivy, is a lush, easy-to-care-for plant, and Costco sells a well-rated two-pack of Costa Farms Golden Pothos, perfect for beginners. You get a 6-inch pot and a young pothos that measures 10 inches from the bottom of its container to the top of the greenery. Reviews say these often come in looking healthy. But sometimes they can arrive infested with pests, which is why isolating any new plant is a common issue you should know about before growing houseplants or buying them.