PILF
That plant at your coffee shop? Take it home.
How to PILF
PILF is short for pilfer: to take something small from somewhere you typically shouldn’t. The difference here is you pay for the permission.
- Scanor tap the tag
- Payon your phone
- Showproof of purchase
- Takethe plant home
Plants you’d want to take home
We prioritize plants that are easy to care for and look good doing it.
We’re also mindful of real‑world conditions and constraints, like low light, pets, and a busy life, and are transparent about what will work best for you.
If it can survive your dentist, vet, or coffee shop, it can thrive with you.
EASE
4.9/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.4/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to part sunSoak monthlyMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.1/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.9/5
how much it stands out visually
Shade to filteredSoak 2-3× a monthGiant sizeMildly irritating
EASE
4.1/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.5/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak 2-3× a monthMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.9/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.3/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak 2-3× a monthLarge sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.4/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.8/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak weekly+Medium sizePet & kid safe
EASE
3.6/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.9/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak weekly+Medium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
5.0/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.4/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak monthlyMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.3/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.6/5
how much it stands out visually
Shade to filteredSoak 2-3× a monthLarge sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.5/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.4/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to filteredSoak 2-3× a monthMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
4.0/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.6/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak 2-3× a monthSmall sizePet & kid safe
EASE
3.5/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.7/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak 2-3× a monthMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.7/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.3/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak 2-3× a monthMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.8/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.7/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak 2-3× a monthMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.8/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
4.1/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to filteredSoak 2-3× a monthSmall sizePet & kid safe
EASE
4.8/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.4/5
how much it stands out visually
Dim to brightSoak monthlyMedium sizeMildly irritating
EASE
3.4/5
how easy it is to care for
PRESENCE
3.8/5
how much it stands out visually
Shade to filteredSoak 2-3× a monthSmall sizePet & kid safe
100 popular houseplants, rated on ease and presence
See the full PILF Matrix →Curated plant lists based on your wants and needs
Where can I buy one right now?
We’re only in a few places right now, but expanding quickly. See places to PILF →
Do I pay at the counter?
No, on your phone.
- Scan the tag (or tap your phone to its top).
- Pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a card.
- At the counter, tap Activate proof of purchase and show staff your screen: it says Paid, names your plant, and shows a ticking clock.
- Take the plant home.
Can I buy it online and then pick it up later?
Yes, within 5 days.
- Pay on the plant’s page from wherever you are.
- If you gave your email, the link is there too; if not, keep the page open or send yourself the link with your phone’s Share button.
- At the counter, activate your proof of purchase, not before.
- Show it to staff and take the plant home.
Plants you can borrow and your customers can steal
Designed specifically to meet the needs of your space
All installed and maintained by PILF; you keep doing you
We handle 100% of the payment, licensing, and insurance