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Positive | presdea (1 review) | On Jun 29, 2021, presdea Frisco, TX wrote: I purchased several plants from here recently, and was very happy with the specimens. They all arrived impeccably packaged; barring some freak accident with the post office, these plants could not have suffered any damage during shipping. Plants were shipped quickly, arrived soon, and were still moist when I received them. I'm so pleased with them and will definitely be buying again in the future! |
Positive | Crocker3 (1 review) | On Aug 11, 2018, Crocker3 Quartz Hill, CA wrote: Posted on August 11, 2018, updated August 11, 2018 On August 11th, 2018, Crocker3 added the following: well I ordered a operculicarya pachypus..wow large, giant and healthy as hell. ive never owned such a splendid piece. nice mike.... |
Positive | davidMS (9 reviews) | On Jul 30, 2018, davidMS Summit, MS wrote: Posted on March 15, 2018, updated July 30, 2018 On March 15th, 2018, davidMS added the following: On March 14, 2018, I received my second order from Out of Africa Plants. To say that I am pleased with my order would be an understatement of massive proportions. First, I was astounded at the speed with which I receive my order. I placed my order on Saturday when the nursery is closed my order was shipped on Monday and I receive the plants on Wednesday. All of them are well packaged and beautiful and the prices were very very fair. I'm looking forward to ordering more plants from this nursery in the future. I have also found the owners to be exceedingly accessible and helpful to discuss growing their plants in my particular situation. I have communicated with them both by email and phone and was very pleased with my interactions on every occasion On July 30th, 2018, davidMS added the following: My latest order from out of Africa is a fine example of why I love doing business with this company. I was up late last weekend and place my order at approximately 1 AM Saturday morning.today is Monday two days later and I just finished unpacking and potting the plants I ordered. I live about 900 miles away from this nursery and receive an order so quickly is just unbelievable to me. I haven't even mentioned the plants themselves yet. I always order small specimens so I can get more of them plus I like to grow them out myself. I received eight plants in wonderful shape expertly packaged and I am so happy to have a source for plants that I can rely on. Check this place out for yourself. I totally can recommend it. |
Positive | Crocker1 (1 review) | On Feb 3, 2018, Crocker1 Quartz Hill, CA wrote: HELLO, AS A PERSON NEW TO PACHYCAUL AND CAUDICIFORM PLANTS I TALKED TO MIKE ABOUT CERTAIN PACHYPODIUM PLANTS WHICH I LIKED. MIKE WAS ALWAYS RIGHT ON AND VERY POSITIVE. I EXPLAINED THAT I HAD VERY LIMITED KNOWLEDGE REGUARDING PURCHASE OF THE VARIETY OF PLANTS WHICH I WANTED. I PURCHASED SEVERAL PACHYPODIUM PLANTS WHICH WERE SENT OUT FAST. THEY ALWAYS ARRIVED FAST AND HEALTHY. THANK YOU MIKE AND OUT OF AFRICA. KIRK. |
Positive | Greenpeter6 (16 reviews) | On Oct 6, 2017, Greenpeter6 Astoria, NY wrote: I bought plants from Out of Africa several times--both online and on eBay. The plants I received were of top-notch quality. They were well-packed and quickly sent. Any communication with them was gentle. They were responsive and polite in all dealings I had with them. I notice that the negative review was posted a short time after the Naples area received the full brunt of a major hurricane. I am pretty certain that the nursery received both damage to their business and their way of life. At that time, i wrote a short email to them expressing my concern and to reassure them that people not affected by the major storm were also thinking of them as they went through tough times. I wish all nurseries were as well-run as this one and that some narcissistic critics might understand that nature is not always kind to people and that natural disasters can happen to everyone. Think about the effects your screed may have on the lives of other people. Try to walk, with grace, in their shoes. Many of the plants that Out-of-Africa grows are native to the island of Madagascar--an island nation that is under severe environmental stress. Their native flora is being destroyed by decreasing natural habitat. Out-of-Africa is doing the plant growing community in this country a tremendous service by making many endangered plants available. They deserve commendations, rather than criticism, in my opinion. |
Positive | ooa (1 review) | On Sep 26, 2017, ooa Naples, FL wrote: Three times I have contacted Dave's Garden to represent my company, Out Of Africa. The third time was one week ago, I have never received a response back from them. With the negative comment below, my only method to reply to that comment seems to be in this form. |
Positive | seedmoney (2 reviews) | On Feb 20, 2016, seedmoney Moyock, NC wrote: Wow! Am I impressed--I placed an order at 8pm on a Wednesday night and was immediately sent an acknowledgement. The next day I was told my order shipped and was given a tracking number. My plants arrived on Saturday. Plants were huge and bursting with health. It was as if a fellow succulentphile had selected them for me. Oh the joy...thank you, Mike and Maureen! |
Positive | FlowerPotTipper (4 reviews) | On Apr 6, 2015, FlowerPotTipper Richland, WA (Zone 7a) wrote: Posted on March 3, 2015, updated April 6, 2015 On April 6th, 2015, FlowerPotTipper added the following: I just got my second order from this nursery and was very happy with my order!! The plant is beautiful and very healthy, I'm excited to watch it grow!! I love that they only bill you for exactly what is costs for shipping and not a penny more. I will be doing a whole lot more shopping in the future here!! It's just like browsing a nursery in person cause you get to pick exactly which plant you want and I love the super fast shipping, 2-3 days and it's at my door/mailbox. And browsing their website makes me feel like a kid in a candy shop, so many wonderful things to choose from!! |
Positive | Villosalicious (2 reviews) | On Sep 29, 2014, Villosalicious West Allis, WI wrote: Numerous great experiences with this company. The plants in the photos are the ones you buy. Pot size clearly listed so you can get a good idea of the size of the plant before purchasing. Plants usually shipped potted if they are smaller. Larger plants always well wrapped if sent bare rooted. |
Positive | Hillbilly_Gran (23 reviews) | On Jul 12, 2014, Hillbilly_Gran Jasper, AR (Zone 7a) wrote: In my opinion, one of the best sources for unusual succulents! Great plants, great prices shipping costs within reason. I just received my first order this year and I am overjoyed. I received multiple orders last year each one equally awesome. I cannot say enough good things about this nursery! |
Positive | Toni05 (61 reviews) | On Aug 1, 2013, Toni05 Brookfield, IL wrote: Posted on October 16, 2012, updated August 1, 2013 On September 28th, 2010, Toni05 added the following: Ordered another succulent from Out of Africa: E. 'guillauminiana...So cute and adorable. Plant was securely wrapped. Shipping Super-Fast. One of the best Succulent Nurseries around. Toni On May 24th, 2012, Toni05 added the following: Sometimes I forget to leave feedback, which IMO, is wrong. I ordered from OOA in 2011, but didn't leave feedback. I can't recall the date, but OOA deserved a Positive. Sorry about that. My May 2012 Order: Euphorbia 'Millotii' E. 'Cremersii var rakatozafy' E. 'Colliculina' E. 'Alfredii' Adenium 'Multiflorum' Monadenium 'Laeve' Each succulent is healthy, and well-rooted. Excellent foliage. Size varies. I normally purchase the least expensive succulents, however, considering the price, plants are good-size. For instance, the Adenium is nearing one-foot. Even though a couple are small, '4-inches' with proper care they'll grow into large, beautiful specimens. I love OOA's succulents. All plants are healthy and pest-free. They have many very unusual varieties. Plants arrived securely wrapped..Very fast shipping. Maureen and Mike are wonderful people. When I have a question, 'ask by email,' they reply promptly. A 5* Nursery...Thanks, Toni On October 16th, 2012, Toni05 added the following: Ordered and received Ceropegia dimorpha and Euphrbia obesa. Each succulent is healthy, and pest-free. Good size for price. Secure and Super-Fast -Shipping. Great succulent nursery On August 1st, 2013, Toni05 added the following: Out of Africa is a 10-star Nursery... Their A-Z Succulents consist of rare, healthy specimens. Plants prices are very reasonable, as well as shipping costs. I enjoy browsing OOA's plant list. Maureen & Mike are very nice, pleasant, helpful people. Times I had questions, I sent emails which were answered promptly. Plants are securely wrapped. Well-taped. I use scissors to remove tape. Plants come with a good-size label, botanical name of plant in dark/bold print. Label has adequate space to write date of purchase, and/or other information. Shipping is super fast. I couldn't believe my order arrived so soon after ordering. When the mailman rang the bell I had no idea the package consisted of plants. What a nice surprise! My order: Euphorbia Labatii, Red Leaf...(leaves are truely red.) E. suzannae-marnierae...(loaded w/flowers) Tylecodon Cacalioides....(tall bark) Sansevieria cv Golden Hahnii...(very gold foliage) Thanks, Maureen and Mike, Toni |
Positive | dellis530 (4 reviews) | On Jan 13, 2012, dellis530 Lima, PA wrote: I have ordered from this nursery forever, when they were still in Ohio. I always received great plants that thrived. The prices arent bad and they have alot of hard to find specimens. Highly reccomend!! |
Positive | Desertdenial5 (26 reviews) | On Jun 22, 2011, Desertdenial5 Tolleson, AZ (Zone 9a) wrote: I just received an order from this company and I am very please with the plants and the packing job they did. They were extremely patient with answering my multiple e-mails. I will be ordering from them in the future! |
Positive | NancySLAZ (3 reviews) | On Jun 22, 2011, NancySLAZ Sun Lakes, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: I ordered a number of Pachypodiums and they are very healthy and arrived in great condition. This company is now in Naples, FL and I received my plants in AZ in very good time. I would definitely order again. |
Positive | balberth (18 reviews) | On May 3, 2009, balberth (Zone 9a) wrote: These guys are actually located in Naples, Florida now. |
Positive | davidmk (7 reviews) | On Mar 20, 2009, davidmk Austin, TX (Zone 8b) wrote: I have won multiple plants from Out of Africa on ebay. Everything is healthy and as described. I am very satisfied. You can find succulents here that you will not find anywhere else. You will not be disappointed. Check out their plants! |
Positive | congminglaoshi (31 reviews) | On Sep 26, 2008, congminglaoshi Tuckahoe, NY wrote: Just got an order which I made from their website a week ago, glad to see that they have returned to selling young plants from their site rather than thru ebay, so one can figure out what one will recieve and at what price beforehand. Plants were in excellent shape, they come in gritty soil and are put in small pots (they seem too loose to have been growing in the same pots at the greenhouse) to protect the roots and are VERY well wrapped to protect them from shipping damage. I've ordered from them before and find the plants adjust well and grow quickly (I ordered mostly euphorbias, of which they have the best selection of Madagascaran species--which are particularly nice in foliage and form and often not as visciously spined as some of their mainland African cousins). Ordering is easy, packing is superb, shipping is fast, the plants are reasonably priced and the quality is excellent--what more could one ask for! |
Positive | Bec_No_Va (39 reviews) | On Sep 12, 2007, Bec_No_Va Sequim, WA (Zone 8a) wrote: Very, very happy with my order - plants exactly as described - well packed - will definitely order again |
Positive | plantnutga (3 reviews) | On Sep 20, 2006, plantnutga Thomasville, GA (Zone 8b) wrote: I have purchased from this company 4 times so far. They are a delight to deal with. The plants arrived quickly and were healthy, happy, and extremely well packed. I especially appreciate the plant tag with the botanical name and info printed on it- I missed the first one because they tape it to the outside of the newspaper they wrap with (I'm sure that's so you do NOT miss it, but I was being clueless) |
Positive | cactomaniac (1 review) | On Aug 1, 2006, cactomaniac Phoenix, AZ (Zone 9b) wrote: I have purchased many plants from these folks via eBay this summer (2006). Each is wrapped, in the pot, with TLC; a custom printed plastic popsicle type lable is provided for each; and they arrive via USPS Priority Mail within 2-3 days. Frankly, I don't know where else I could find most of the exotics they offer. On August 1st, 2006, cactomaniac added the following: |
Positive | wmrazek (2 reviews) | On Jun 30, 2006, wmrazek Yorba Linda, CA wrote: I have received great plants from them. In one case, I didn't realize my greenhouse cooling wasn't working, and one of the plants I received collapsed soon after I got it. I told them, and they immediately offered to replace it. I appreciate this real guarantee, but when I found out why it happened, I told them, and let them off the hook! |
Positive | senlarrs (12 reviews) | On May 27, 2006, senlarrs Harrisburg, PA (Zone 6a) wrote: I've ordered from Out of Africa once. I ordered an interesting plant that I've never seen anyone else offer. It was very healthy and labeled when I received it. So far, doing well. This nursery has an outstanding selection (especially of caudiciforms). On June 29th, 2007, senlarrs added the following: I have ordered a few more times and I am still postive about their communcation, service and wonderful plants! On July 26th, 2007, senlarrs added the following: July 26, 2007 Had just received two beautiful plants, just as described!! |
Positive | InnerLightPhoto (6 reviews) | On May 26, 2006, InnerLightPhoto Brooklyn, NY wrote: From the first time I received plants from this company, it instantly became one of four nurserys that I will buy from via mail order and sight unseen. Okay, before the moans, I did not know it at the time, but they had put plants up for auction on eBay and that is where I first discovered them and where I received the first ones. They were packed exceptionally well [best packers so far], received within 2 days of payment, and the plants are unremarkable - I can not believe the quality. Even in shipping, they remained in their pots and unscathed. Each plant is tagged so there is absolutely no confustion as to what is what. This is an A++ company! They offer plants that have been on my wish list for quite awhile and thus, this is how I found them. They had many plants that are rare and hard to come by. I was unprepared for the quality of the plants as I thought they would be, like all others, small in 4" pots, but they were bigger and better than most nurserys offer. While some prices on specimen plants are pricey, the plant prices overall are quite fair. Someone else said it, you only get what you pay for. Will order again from them without reservation - this company is a keeper. |
Positive | mmbrickner (3 reviews) | On Jul 13, 2005, mmbrickner Salt Lake City, UT wrote: I ordered several plants from this company recently and was very impressed both with the customer service, speed at which i received my plants, and quality of the plants. The quality and size of plants was greater than I expected and the packing and labeling of plants was excellent. They have a lot of hard to find items and I will definately order from them again. |
Positive | Uncarina (4 reviews) | On Apr 29, 2005, Uncarina Seattle, WA wrote: I've ordered from Out of Africa once. I ordered some very interesting plants I've never seen anyone else offer. They were very healthy when I got them and labeled correctly. They're all doing really well. This nursery has an outstanding selection (especially of caudiciforms and Euphorbias) and fair pricing. Some of their very large specimen plants are expensive, but you get what you pay for. Highly recommended. |
Positive | gardengalca (7 reviews) | On Jan 18, 2004, gardengalca wrote: If you are looking for specimen plants, especially caudiciforms, this is the place. Selection is very nice, and service is very prompt. Prices can be very inflated at times, so know what you are buying. All in all I've always been very impressed with this company. |
Positive | raia (4 reviews) | On Nov 7, 2003, raia wrote: I ordered from the company in late summer this year and was glad that i did. the plants were and still are in excellent health and their customer service is also excellent. |
Positive | Slightgrower (5 reviews) | On Feb 13, 2002, Slightgrower Columbus, OH wrote: Since I live within an hour's drive of this business, I cannot comment on the mailorder aspect; I have purchased from them at least a half dozen times, but always at the greenhouse. They feature a huge selection of non-cactus succulents - probably 150 species of Euphorbia, alone -as well as caudiciforms of all shapes and sizes. Their stock are healthy young plants, most propigated on the site by seed or sometimes cuttings. There are also many larger, specimen plants. The owners are knowledgeable and friendly and a pleasure to do business with. I'll be back! |