Bloombox Club Ireland

What's in the box: The site does not currently describe box contents, though the service has always centred on delivering houseplants.

Bloombox Club has been sending houseplants to subscribers since 2015, and the company says it has delivered more than 200,000 plants in that time. Right now, though, new customers cannot sign up. The Irish site has been replaced with an 'Opening Soon' page saying the business is taking a short break to grow into something better. It gives no reopening date and does not describe what the relaunched service will look like. Existing customers are not left stranded. The page lists an email address and a phone number for questions about orders and subscriptions, which is reassuring. One thing to notice is that the postal address shown is in Kington, Herefordshire, in the UK, not in Ireland. Irish shoppers may want to ask about delivery times, customs and returns before signing up once it reopens. The site currently shows no plans, prices or box contents, so there is nothing concrete to judge on value or quality. The long track record counts for something, but a paused service with no timeline is hard to recommend over plant subscriptions that are open today. Bookmark it and check back later. If you already subscribe, contact the team directly to confirm the status of your account.