Live aquarium plants travel well when you choose the right species and time your order for your city’s weather. Anubias.in ships from Surat, Gujarat, to hobbyists across India. This guide explains what to expect when ordering aquarium plants online in major cities, which plants suit each region’s climate, and how to receive them safely.
Quick answer: You can buy live aquarium plants online in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata and most other Indian cities. Anubias.in ships from Surat and orders typically arrive within about 3 days, with a live-arrival guarantee. Hardy plants such as Anubias, Java fern, Bucephalandra and mosses handle transit best in every region; order early in the week and unpack as soon as the parcel arrives.
City and climate guide
| City / region | Climate challenge | Best time to order | Plants that do best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mumbai, Pune, Goa (west coast) | Heavy monsoon humidity and courier delays in June–September | October–May | Anubias, Java fern, mosses, Crypts |
| Delhi NCR, Jaipur, Lucknow (north) | Very hot summers and cold winter nights | Late February–April, October–November | Anubias, Vallisneria, Java fern; heaters for winter |
| Bangalore, Hyderabad (Deccan) | Mild most of the year | Almost any time | Wide range, including carpets in cooler months |
| Chennai, Kochi (south coast) | Warm and humid year-round | Avoid peak cyclone weeks | Heat-tolerant Anubias, Crypts, floaters |
| Kolkata, Bhubaneswar (east) | Hot humid summers, monsoon | October–March | Anubias, Java fern, Bucephalandra |
| Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara (Gujarat) | Hot summers; shortest transit from Surat | Most of the year | Almost all plants |
What affects delivery time
- Distance from Surat: Gujarat and Maharashtra usually receive parcels fastest.
- Courier coverage: metro areas are quicker than remote pin codes.
- Weather: monsoon flooding and festival-season volume can add a day or two.
- Pre-order plants: imported cultivars take longer; check the product page for timing.
See our shipping policy for current details.
Plants that survive shipping best anywhere in India
- Anubias: thick leaves and energy stored in the rhizome.
- Java fern: tough, low-light and slow to dry out.
- Bucephalandra: hardy, though it may drop a few leaves after arrival.
- Mosses: pack densely and recover quickly.
Delicate stems, carpets and floating plants are more sensitive to heat and crushing, so order them in milder weather. More in heat-tolerant plants for Indian summers.
How to receive live plants safely
- Order early in the week so parcels do not sit in warehouses over the weekend.
- Make sure someone is available to receive the parcel.
- Open it immediately and photograph any plant that arrived dead (claims need a photo within 24 hours of delivery).
- Rinse plants in dechlorinated water and plant or attach them the same day.
- Expect a little leaf loss in the first weeks; see why new plants melt after delivery.
Plants in this guide
Frequently asked questions
Do you deliver aquarium plants to my city?
Anubias.in ships live plants across India. Enter your pin code at checkout to confirm delivery to your address.
How long does delivery take to Mumbai, Delhi or Bangalore?
Most orders arrive within about 3 days of dispatch, depending on distance and courier conditions; Gujarat and Maharashtra are usually fastest.
What if my plants arrive dead?
Email a clear photo to buyanubias@gmail.com within 24 hours of delivery for a refund under the live-arrival guarantee.
Ready to order? Browse our aquarium plant shop or read how to buy aquarium plants online in India.
Worried about transit? Read how long aquarium plants survive shipping.
