STOP Buying Every Plant! 🌿 My 2026 No Buy Challenge (Walmart Plano, TX)
Is 2026 the year we stop “collecting” and start “curating”? Today I’m heading to the Walmart Supercenter in Plano, Texas, for a massive January restock of houseplants, but there’s a catch: I’m on a 2026 No Buy Challenge. 🚫🪴
In this video, we go big-box store plant shopping to see if I can resist the temptation of the brand-new Costa Farms drop. We’re looking at some of the most budget-friendly, easy-care houseplants of the year, discussing the 2026 plant market pricing, and exploring a major mindset shift: moving from a “Collector of Plants” to a “Curator of Plants.”
Will I leave empty-handed or will the new 2026 stock get the best of me? Stick around for the final verdict at the end!
🌿 IN THIS VIDEO:
The 2026 No Buy Challenge: Why I’m limiting my plant purchases this year.
Walmart Plant Shopping in Plano, TX: A tour of the latest Costa Farms houseplants including budget-friendly favorites.
Houseplant Pricing & Care: Tips for keeping your new greenery alive on a budget.
Collector vs. Curator: How to change your mindset to value quality over quantity.
2026 Decor & Accessories: A first look at Walmart’s stylish new planters, propagation stations, and modern plant stands.
Final Verdict: Did I actually succeed in my No Buy Challenge?
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23 Comments
Plant Foldies, will you also try the "No Buy Challenge"? What Plants did you see in this video that you like? Let me know in the comments section. Let's open and grow a fun plant discussion here.
I just hit the hype button for this awesome plant shopping video 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
No buy challenge for the win win win 🎉
39:36 scindapsus are easy care houseplants! I’m ready for this ❤🎉
40:01 philodendron pink princess another easy care plant for the win! 🏆
44:30 it’s good to see you not wanting to buy every plant 😊
47:36 buy the pothos plant neon pothos ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Congratulations Richie you did the challenge! I’ll try it as well next month 😊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I am to trying to refrain from buying a new plant myself. I would like a sanseveria moonshine or a Matilde hoya. Trying to tell myself that I need to enjoy and take care of what I have.
I like that flamingo planter too. I have a little peperomia beetle plant I would put in there.
18:17 that looks like peperomia ruby cascade. Ruby cascade is a beauty ❤❤❤
I love the pink Syngoniums!💕
24:10 The Dieffenbachia is so beautiful, but I wouldn't buy it because the one I have keeps trying to go to plant heaven, so I chop and prop… it's a never ending cycle!😂
29:38 💚#NeonPlants2026💚
Richie, you set an awesome example of staying strong and not buying any plants!🎉💪🚫🪴
37:25 Such a cool Twister Lipstick Plant! 🌪💄🌱
0:10 this video makes me want to go shopping I had to replay it again a 3rd time!!!!!!!
9:19 monstera BURLE Marx flame looks gorgeous! 🎉
The flamingo planter is so cute! My MIL loves flamingos so I might have to get her that one if they have it at my Walmart.
Over the last year or two I have also been switching my mindset from collector to curator. After being in the plant world for about 5 years I have learned which plants I love and which plants grow well for me, so I no longer buy on a whim. I am careful when I make my purchases. I think, once the little dopamine hit wears off, will I enjoy this plant for the long run 😂😂
Thanks again Richie.
No buy Richie , save for that a glon ema.
I'm TRYING to not buy plants, but I'm not doing very well. I've bought one plant so far this month, and I'm physically going to Walmart tomorrow for the first time in months. The month is almost over, so I guess that's not too bad. I agree with your point on how people seem to be going more towards curation and away from collecting. I'm also trying to go more towards curation. I've been tossing a plant or two every few days.