All plants were out of the box as described. The coffee plants after a few days of acclimatization started to drift. But be careful. This will in a few years very gro0 and may vary by location before more than 2 feet is reached. The castanospermum needs as described plenty of water. Here the side shoots have begun to expel. This is, so my experience very quickly in size. If children in the home life, I advise against purchasing. Berries are highly toxic!