The city is home to some pretty iconic parks and nearby nature spots, but sometimes it’s nice to be surrounded by leaves in your own home, and being a plant mom is a rewarding job! Watching your plants grow with the right care and nurturing is super satisfying, and even if there are some fails along the way a home isn’t truly complete without some plants scattered about. Here are some of the best plant shops in Manhattan so you can turn your home into your very own jungle oasis!
1. Foliage Paradise, Koreatown
Foliage Paradise specializes in a large selection of succulents and cacti, but you can also find other plants here, such as ferns, fiddle leaf figs, pothos, and ZZ plants. If you’re looking to go more towards the flower route they have a gorgeous selection of orchids to choose from.
đź“Ť 113 W 28th St.
đź•— Monday-Sunday 6:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
2. Urban Garden Center, East Harlem
This East Harlem shop is more of a gardening store than a plant store, but they do have a selection of plants you can choose from if you take the time to walk through their large space—they even have a selection of exotic and rare plants! They also offer a cute selection of ceramic planters you can purchase.
đź“Ť 1640 Park Ave.
đź•— Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
3. Crystals Garden, Lower East Side
Upon walking into Crystals Garden you’ll be greeted by a beautiful selection of plants and crystals. There are a ton of hanging plants, cool pots, and exotic plants that are hard to find. It’s definitely worth a visit!
đź“Ť 247 E 10th St.
đź•— Monday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
4. The Old Yew, West Village
Originally a pop-up plant shop, this now brick-and-mortar West Village plant shop carries a wide and rare variety of houseplants. In addition to plants, you’ll find organic plant care products, pots and planters, and cute gifts for any fellow plant lovers.
đź“Ť 1 Horatio St.
đź•— Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
5. The Sill, UWS
One of the best Manhattan plant shops, and originally a home-delivery plant service, The Sill sells an array of indoor plants. They’re organized with labels like “Best for Beginners,” “Low Light,” and even “Pet-safe.” You’ll also receive an individual care card for each plant purchased so you don’t make any care mistakes!
đź“Ť UWS – 448 Amsterdam Ave.
🕗 Monday–Thursday 12p.m. – 7p.m., Friday–Sunday 11a.m. – 7p.m.
6. Fragrance Plants & Flowers Inc., Koreatown
This shop sells a large selection of plants and flowers. From orchids and flowers to cacti, succulents, and ferns you’re guaranteed to find a new plant baby to love and nurture.
đź“Ť 135 W 28th St.
đź•— Monday-Sunday 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.
7. Plant Corner NYC, Harlem
Plant Corner is a woman and minority-owned small business that specializes in rare plants. Their plants are separated by size, are labeled pet-friendly, beginner-friendly, and low-light tolerant, and are sourced from small, often women or minority-owned businesses.
đź“Ť 183 Malcolm X Blvd.
đź•— Wednesday-Friday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
8. Living With Green, UES
At Living With Green you can choose from a variety of plants including fiddle leaf figs, begonias, palms, Chinese money plants, jade plants, and monsteras. They also sell a selection of pots and potting materials such as moss, horticultural charcoal, and perlite.
đź“Ť 324 E 81st St.
đź•— Thursday-Friday 12 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday 10:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
9. Joy Flower Pot, LES
This plant shop in the LES offers an ever-evolving collection of plants, pots, and flowers. They sell super cute terrariums, as well as succulents potted in coconut shells. They also have a nice selection of indoor plants such as peace lilies, snake plants, and pothos.
đź“Ť 40 Hester St.
đź•— Monday-Saturday 9:30 a.m. – 7 p.m., Sunday 12 a.m. – 6 p.m.
10. PlantShed, Multiple Locations
PlantShed sells an array of planters, home items such as candles and reed diffusers, and a huge selection of plants. Whether you’re looking for air plants, hanging plants, cacti and succulents, large plants, blooming plants, or foliage plants, PlantShed has it.
đź“Ť Multiple locations
đź•— Monday-Sunday 8a.m. – 7p.m. (all locations)
11. My City Oasis, UES
My City Oasis is run by two huge plant lovers, and they’re both super knowledgeable should you ever need plant advice. Head here for some really cute planters and containers and to find a nice selection of plants including succulents, rubber plants, and even herbs and outdoor plants to add to your garden.
đź“Ť 214 E 85th St.
đź•— Monday-Friday 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
12. Dahing Plants, Chinatown
Dahing Plants is high on the list of well-loved Manhattan plant shops, and their plant selection is so vast it can be a bit overwhelming. From big to small, low-light to bright-light, and desk plants to full-sized plants, even rare plants, Dahing has got them. They are a must-visit shop.
đź“Ť 289 Grand St.
đź•— Monday-Sunday 9 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.