Plants are one of the best ways to bring some life to a New York City apartment. Literally. House plants are known to purify the air in your home, reduce stress, and boost productivity. And in NYC, they can add some character to a dimly lit apartment
If you’re looking to add some plants to your home, keep reading for 7 of the best plant stores in NYC for plants, pots, and other supplies.
Tips for Buying Plants in NYC
- The shopkeepers at these shops are super knowledgeable and understand both plants and New York apartments well. Don’t hesitate to ask lots of questions about how to care for your plants and make up for a potential lack of light.
- If you don’t want to spend too much money or want to start small, you can find simple varieties of plants at Trader Joe’s or Home Depot.
- For the experienced plant parent who is comfortable with growing a plant from a clipping, check out Buy Nothing Groups on Facebook. I often see neighbors exchanging clippings of their plants.
Now let’s dive into the plant stores in NYC!
1. The Sill
The Sill revolutionized the plant buying experience by making it extremely accessible.
For one, you can order plants online to be delivered right to your doorstep. If you visit one of their stores in New York City (they have locations in Park Slope, Williamsburg, Upper West Side, and Cobble Hill), you’ll notice tags on plants with tips on how to care for them and the most suitable environments. They also offer workshops to teach you how to take care of plants.
The prices at The Sill are really affordable too. You can get a small Philodendron, Monstera, or Ficus for $35. And they sell really affordable pots and planters as well!
2. Union Square Greenmarket
The Union Square Greenmarket is one of New York’s leading farmer’s markets and was cool way before we all spent our Saturday mornings at local markets. For nearly 50 years, farmers hailing from all over New England bring their best fruits, vegetables, meat, fish, eggs, cheeses, breads, jams, flowers, plants, and more to the city. The Union Square Greenmarket is open year-round on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.
This is one of the best places to get affordable plants. You can easily find small house plants for less than $20, but they also have larger plants and even trees for those with something larger in mind.
If you’re looking for something specific, keep an eye on their Instagram page, where they share the plants they’re bringing to the market.
3. Chelsea Garden Center
Although the Chelsea Garden Center was once located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, it has now been in Brooklyn for nearly a decade. This garden center is one the largest plant stores in Brooklyn, with a location in Williamsburg and another in Red Hook.
Inside the Chelsea Garden Center, you’ll find a variety of house plants but step outside, and you’ll find a world of outdoor plants. If you’re landscaping a garden or just looking for a large plant to grace your fire escape with, this is the place for you!
4. PlantShed
Check out this plant store in SoHo! PlantShed has been around since the 1950s, and the family business has been at the forefront of the botanical community in NYC. They recently opened a new shop on SoHo’s Lafayette Street which is their largest location. In this two-story plant store, you’ll find a huge selection of plants and flowers as well as pots and other home goods.
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5. Rosecrans
Head to Rosecrans, where florals and plants meet coffee and treats. This small shop packs a punch with fresh flowers, small houseplants, and a charming coffee shop. It’s a great place to grab a fresh bouquet or sip some coffee while choosing a new plant. There are also some tables outside.
6. Noble Plants
Noble Plants is located in Manhattan’s Flower District and is an oasis for succulents, cacti, and house plants. The store is brimming with plants filling the display windows and overflowing onto the sidewalk.
The plants here are very affordable, and you’ll get expert advice from Ched and Maria Markovic, the sweet couple who own the shop.
P.S. The New Yorker released a charming documentary about Ched and Maria and their shop in 2021 you can check out here!
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7. Green Fingers Market
Located in the Lower East Side, Green Fingers Market is an eclectic plant store opened by Satoshi Kawamoto, a Japanese plant artist. This is the third of the global chains, with other locations in Tokyo and Milan.
The artist brings his interior design skills to the unique presentations and displays of plants in his store. The store also stocks a curated selection of home goods and vintage items. Even if you leave empty-handed, you’ll be inspired by a visit to Green Fingers Market.
That wraps up our 7 recommendations for plant stores in NYC.