String of pearls is a difficult plant. The tendrils easily break off. That was not the case with shipping this plant. The packaging carefully cradled the plant and there were no loose pieces in the shipping box. The plant arrived in excellent good condition. The included transplanting and care instructions although brief where everything I needed to ensure my plant's health. In fact, after a few days in its new home, I noticed a profusion of new sprouts and tendrils growing. I could not be happier with the transaction and the care taken to deliver my plant to me in excellent condition. In fact, the plant is so happy that it's blooming! That's something I never knew string of pearls could do!