I was expecting my package to be delivered to my front door, but they put it in my mail box. I didn't discover this until several hours later, in 90+ degree heat. I expected to open the box and find a bunch of mush, but they were so well packed that everything looked wonderful. I'm not good with stem plants, but from what I read it seemed to be bullet proof. The plants have been floating in my tank for about a week now and they're still green and showing a little grown. I'm waiting for some roots to get a little longer before putting them in my substrate. Ordered several bundles and am pleased with the amount that I received. For the first time It looks like I may be able to get a stem plant to survive in my tank.