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Zanzibar Gems are powerful air purifiers, and remove formaldehyde, xylene and nitrogen oxides from the air while also converting carbon dioxide into oxygen.

Zanzibar Gems are considered to be toxic, and care should be taken around pets. Consumption can result in illness.

Zanzibar Gems are flexible and do not require much sunlight to thrive, though they will grow fastest in spaces that receive medium to bright, direct sunlight.

Yes, Zanzibar Gems are succulents, and store moisture in their leaves, stems and root sacs.

Starting in March 2021, all large and extra large plant sets will include a sleek, innovative moisture meter that will tell you when it’s time to water. 

This moisture meter does not require batteries and uses a simple color scale: blue = no need to water, white = time to water. To use, gently insert as deep as possible into your plant’s soil, taking care not to damage any roots. Wait 20-30 minutes to read. If the window is completely white, water your plant as instructed on your care card. If the window is blue, hold off on watering until it turns completely white. You may leave the moisture meter in the soil of your plant, or remove it and insert again when you believe it may be time to water. 

Find more details and information about your new moisture meter here, or purchase them on their own here.

Please note that Léon & George does not take responsibility for damage caused by incorrect or forceful use of the moisture meter. 

We want to assure you that anyone can be a successful plant owner. Our plants are all easy to care for and come with foolproof care instructions. It takes a little practice to develop a green thumb, but if the plant dies within your first 45 days, we'll replace it!

> Read through our 45 Day Guarantee terms to see how it works.

Yes, you can see our plant selection by clicking here.

The plants come with their nursery pot, our 45-day guarantee, and plant doctor access.

Orders are processed within 1-3 business days, excluding weekends and holidays. Transit time is between 2-5 business days once your order ships. Please note that during extreme weather conditions, orders going to the East Coast will ship on the next Monday or Tuesday after the order is processed. We do this to ensure the most efficient travel time and to avoid transit over the weekend, as weekend delays in extreme weather conditions may cause damage. When necessary, we will upgrade your order to 3 day select shipping to ensure it arrives in absolute perfect condition. We appreciate your patience, as the weather is beyond our control!

For Southern California residents ordering via our White Glove delivery service, you may select your delivery date and time at check out. We deliver on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays.

We’ve made it our mission to provide the highest quality of products and the highest quality of experiences to our customers. 

Exceptional Products

When you shop with Léon & George, you receive hand-selected, California grown greenery which has been carefully inspected for quality, beauty, and size. We source our plants from local growers that we trust. Every Léon & George plant is trimmed, cleaned, styled, and treated with our own all-natural soap, fertilizers and insecticides, in-house.

Léon & George plants are fitted into the highest quality of small batch, hand-finished stoneware ceramic pots, which are renowned for their high-fire, waterproof, ultra-strong material. The plants are potted for optimal airflow and drainage, and finished with decorative preserved forest moss.

Our plant care items are formulated in-house and produced locally using all natural ingredients and time-tested recipes.

Excellent Service

Every plant set is processed swiftly and securely shipped in custom-engineered insulated packaging.

Local delivery in Southern California epitomizes a frictionless experience, with streamlined communication and exemplary customer service as our team delivers and places your plant in your desired location and takes away any unwanted wrapping materials. 

A Lifetime of Support

We offer free lifetime access to our Plant Doctor service, through which our team members of master gardeners and horticulture experts are available to offer any necessary plant care support you may require. 

Try our service and experience the Léon & George difference. Our commitment to quality is our legend, and it’s how we’ve become the foremost industry leader in greenery.

Yes you can!

At checkout you can select if you'd like your order to be sent right away or at a later date. This will come in handy if you'll be traveling or are planning for a special occasion.

In Southern California, we offer White Glove Delivery. You can select your day and preferred time window as part of completing your order.

Léon & George is not your typical plant shop. We make it possible for you to get the interior design look you've seen in your favorite magazines and design blogs, without the hassle of buying and matching separate greenery, planters, and stands. We do this by pairing each plant with a custom planter designed to fit your space and meet your plant's needs for healthy growth.

We use only the highest quality greens, sourced from growers who are kind to their crops! That means our plants are never rushed, shocked, or treated with harmful chemicals. We're willing to wait longer—and pay our suppliers more—to get the best products available. And we pass the benefits on to you, our customers: premium greenery that will complement your home decor and look phenomenal for years to come.

When you purchase a plant from Léon & George, you're getting a lot more than just a plant. Here's what's included with each of our sets:

• Hand selected, California grown greenery, inspected for quality, beauty, and size. A plant that's trimmed, cleaned, styled, and treated with all natural soap and insecticide.
• Fitting to a handmade, 100% ceramic pot. Each plant is potted for optimal airflow and drainage, and our ceramics are fully water sealed which means they won't damage your floors. Plant sets are finished with decorative preserved forest moss.
• Optional handmade wood stands, crafted with teak or mahogany wood and finished with non-VOC natural oil finish. Our stands also include felt pads to protect your floors. Upon arrival, easy care instructions for your plant.
• For large and extra large plants, a complimentary moisture meter that tells you when it's time to water.
• Lifetime access to our Plant Doctors for any necessary plant care support along the way.

You can check your order’s status by heading to My Account and selecting the correct order. You can also find more information in the confirmation email receipt sent to you at the time of your order. If you did not receive a confirmation email, check your spam folder or contact us at hello@leonandgeorge.com. We’re happy to help!

Don't panic! Your order is probably in the works and will be confirmed shortly. Double check your spam folder. The email confirmation is sent from orders@leonandgeorge.com

If you have any questions or concerns about your selections, you can always contact us at hello@leonandgeorge.com and we can resend your confirmation email. In the meantime, check out these delightful plant puns from our friends at Thought Catalog.

Not necessarily, especially if you plan ahead a bit. If you're going away for a week or less, there should be no problem if you soak the soil in advance. And if you're going away for longer check out our blog post or send us an email at hello@leonandgeorge.com and we'll give you instructions for prepping your plant for the long haul.

Yes! Our plants are 100% real, which means that they'll need a little TLC to keep growing. But thanks to our plant care and design team, they'll be styled, nurtured, and primed for life indoors before they arrive at your door. And we promise, if you're kind to your plants, they'll return the favor! Learn about the health benefits of spending time around plants.

Every gift order includes the plant and pot set, simple care instructions to keep the plant happy and healthy. Gift orders are also covered under our 45-day guarantee and our Plant Doctor program, which means the recipient can call us anytime for plant care support. Being a new plant parent can have its ups and downs, but we make sure our plants are simple to care for and easy to love!