Shipping live peyote cacti like Lophophora williamsii demands precision—we’ve refined our process over 12 years from our Alpine, Texas greenhouse to ensure 98% arrival intact.
Shipping Zones & Costs
We ship exclusively within the continental US and Alaska/Hawaii from our West Texas facility, using USPS Priority Mail (1-3 days) or UPS Ground (3-5 days) based on order size. Rates start at $9.99 for small seed packets; live plants in 2-4 inch pots range $14.99-$24.99. Free shipping applies to orders over $250—calculated live at checkout. No international shipping due to CITES restrictions on Lophophora species.
Packing for Plant Survival
Each cactus ships bare-root or potted in breathable sleeves, secured in recycled foam inserts within sturdy boxes tested against 110°F summer heat. Astrophytum plants get extra shade cloth; seeds and germination kits use padded envelopes with silica packs. All packages include our Texas-sourced pH 6.5 soil sample and care card from 50+ grow cycles. We ship live plants Monday-Friday only to dodge weekend delays.
Delivery Timeline
Orders placed before 12 PM CST ship same/next day; expect tracking emails within 2 hours of dispatch. Transit times: 2-3 days West Coast, 3-5 days East Coast. Expedited options ($34.99+) available for urgent Lophophora fricii grafts. Hold at USPS locations selectable at checkout—ideal for heat waves.
Legal & Restrictions
All plants are legally propagated from US-sourced seeds post-2016, USDA Organic certified, compliant with state laws. No shipments to ID, LA prohibited zones. Pests treatments and tools ship unrestricted.