3/27/23 We are only shipping retail orders intermittently this year as we continue to take time out to complete essential renovations, reconfigure aspects of our operation (to protect the long term viability of Sacred Succulents in light of our erratically changing climate), and ultimately return to the level of customer service that we have historically offered. So here is the new shipping schedule* for the year:
2022/23 Shipping Schedule* for Retail Catalog Orders
(see the top of our homepage for catalog PDFs)
Autumn/Winter 2022 & Spring 2023: All retail orders postmarked between autumn 2022 and April 10, 2023 will commence shipping April 15 in the order they are received.
Spring & Summer 2023: Retail orders postmarked after April 10 will begin shipping in the order received on June 19. The full summer schedule to be announced.
Autumn & Winter: Schedule to be announced.
*The exception to this limited shipping schedule for the year is: books, Specimen List Plants and Auction Plants—these orders we will continue to ship throughout the year as they are received.
We encourage that all orders be emailed as inquiries before payment is sent— (sacredsucculents@hushmail.com or benkamm@monitor.net )
I can then confirm stock and give the estimated ship time for your order.
Due to large volumes of email (and steady stream of calamities!), it often takes me a few days to respond.
To Place an Order:
Yes, we are terribly old fashioned and do not take online payment.
We know it may be a stretch for some of you in this age of one click shopping, but to place an order you must do the following:
Print and fill out an order form, clearly listing botanical name and variety and mail with full payment (check, money order or cash, no credit cards) to:
Sacred Succulents, P.O. Box 781, Sebastopol, CA 95473 USA
For seed orders outside the USA:
We take international money orders made out in USD$, or USD cash (or the equivalent in Euros or British Pounds) sent registered mail to our PO Box.
We also accept Western Union or a bank transfer (a $15 fee for this one)- Email us your order if this is your preference- sacredsucculents@hushmail.com
Shipping and Handling
Seeds – First class mail USA $4.00
Air mail international: Inquire for current rates.
Plants (USA only) – First class priority mail = $10.00 for the first plant $2 each additional plant
Express mail = Inquire for current costs
*Plants marked with a single asterisk are large, heavy and have special shipping charges = $18.00 for the first plant $2 each additional plant.
**Plants marked with double asterisk are extra large and/or heavy. We charge you the actual USPS postage cost plus an $6 handling fee on the total order. Please note: Shipping costs for these will be significant for folks in eastern states (for example a 36″ Trichocereus sent to the East Coast would be around $40+ shipping but less than half that for the West Coast). You may inquire the approximate shipping cost by emailing us your zipcode.
***Plants available for pick up-by appointment – at our home in Occidental. Please email to reserve plants and arrange pick up.
For those further away, we will consider shipping, but the plants will need to be cut into smaller sizes- email for shipping quotes.
Seeds ride free when ordered with plants.
Checks may take several weeks to clear; use money orders or cash for quicker service.
Sorry, no credit cards, paypal or other online payments.
Foreign orders send USD$ cash, Western Union or bank transfer.
California residents add 7.25% sales tax. Sonoma county residents 8%.
Please note: We do not have a mobile device and often only check our emails in the morning Monday through Friday,
so if you don’t get an immediate response from us–do not fret! We will get back to you.
Plant labels: In an ongoing effort to minimize our use and handling of plastic, we are no longer supplying plastic plant labels for every plant with our orders. The plants now come with biodegradable wooden labels. Depending on your growing conditions, these labels will only last 3-12 months, and should therefore be considered temporary. Upon request we can send plastic labels with the plants, but you need to ask. For long term labeling we suggest impressible copper labels, these can be ordered from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply (www.groworganic.com) or other online vendors. Thank you for your support and understanding!
Seed deliveries anywhere in the world.
Sacred Succulents, PO Box 781, Sebastopol, CA 95473 USA
Email: sacredsucculents@hushmail.com
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