Comments regarding Cactus Store (Cactusstore.com)

Rapid shipping. A first order was lost in shipping and replaced at no cost by company. Getting excellent germination rates. Overall couldn't be happier.

This company received my order, immediately acknowledged it, and order was received in a couple of days. They do germination tests and warn you if that rate is low, often sending extra seed in the packet as recompense. Cactus and succulent seeds are very tricky and oftentimes take weeks and months to germinate under ideal conditions. Most seeds that I buy from them germinate in 1 week to 3 months. Some need light or darkness; smoke treatments, abrading, soaking, exacting soil mixes (Hint: NO PEAT), etc. to germinate. This information is hard to find but Richard is quick to answer any questions you ask him since the horticulturist at Lowes seem to know nothing about these specialty plants. Not for the average person but a dedicated hobbyist would do well to frequent this business.

Very happy with my Euphorbia candelabrum seed order. Ships quick. Good job!

The seeds arrived promptly and have started to sprout! Look forward to getting more desert plant seeds from this vendor.

I have ordered twice from this company with outstanding results each time. The last order was placed late night on Friday 9/4/15. It shipped the following day and arrived on Tuesday 9/8/15.

I had a very satisfying experience, buying from this website.

I purchased a variety pack of 100 cactus seeds for an excellent price. I received a prompt confirmation email when my order was placed and another one when the order was shipped the next business day.

I planted the seeds when they arrived a couple of days later and was happy with the results. Almost all of the seeds sprouted.

I would absolutely recommend this website.

I placed a small ($21) order online the 13th June, 2014. I got a confirmation email quite literally within minutes with tracking info. The seeds arrived in perfect condition in my mailbox coincidentally on my birthday yesterday 21st June.

Given the vagaries and unreliability of Norwegian post, that is nothing short of astounding.

I -love- the seeds (all of which came in very generous packages more or less 125% of the stated quantities).

I will absolutely be ordering again. Wonderful service!

Was a bit reluctant to order seeds from them because they have so many really rare species listed as seeds only (no plants available), and several listed with very old names. Not sure where they get their seeds from, but I went ahead and ordered 5 packets of seeds (100-500 seeds each).
Shipping was very prompt, and communication was excellent. Seeds arrived in great condition, and I planted them within 4 days.
Hopefully, I will have success with all species ordered and that they are true to species advertised (though it may take a few years to ascertain!).

Ordered a good lot of seeds and am very pleased. Shipping was fast and everything was packaged very well. When they only had one pack of Fenestraria rhopalophylla seeds when I had ordered two, I was informed very quickly and refunded promptly.

The only problem was with the seed count... all packs of 100 seeds had 50~70 seeds instead and it was pretty noticeable visually. I understand lithop seeds since they're so tiny, but cacti too? It's not really a big deal for me personally since the seeds I bought were VERY reasonably priced, so it's just an fyi for anyone who actually needs 100 seeds.

7 days after planting, 8 Stapelia variegata and 4 Fenestraria rhopalophylla have germinated! Stapelia seedlings look impressively sized albeit a bit pale. So excited!!

I've purchased seeds online with great success. A few months later I made the trip to their Phoenix location and purchased several varieties of cactus. They were very helpful with planting information and someone was always nearby in case we had additional questions. The plants took off and many of them are already twice the size, even after just a few months.

I have ordered cacti seed from them on several occasions. Prompt, friendly service.

Great cacti here!..Very Very Nice!

Good Company!

Thank You!!

These guys are really awesome. They provide very nice plants and exceptional customer service.

Thanks so much Richard for all the great plants.

Great experience. My first batch of seeds got lost in the mail for a while (they did end up showing up the day that the replacement package was sent! - Isn't that always how it happens). That said, a free replacement package was sent to me to replace the ones that were lost (no fault to the company, just me being the rare victim of a USPS error). Not only were free replacements sent, but one of the seeds I ordered was low in stock so he even sent a partial refund with the order because one of the seed packets were a litte light. Oh and the seeds are great quality and have a very good germination rate. If only every seed company did business like this one!

I am so pleased with my purchases from your company. Up to date i have purchased 8 plants from you. All were opuntia cuttings. I was So pleased with the size and quality of these. I have only purchased from one other cacti and succulent mail order website before and there plant size and quality pale in comparison to yours. You gave me an in depth list of what to do when i got my plants and how to care for them. Also what kind of light source i could use in the winter which i really needed. Thank you for such a wonderful experiance and for "opening my eyes" so to speak to what i should have been expecting from the other nursery. I will be purchasing from you from now on!

-Madelene Dotson