Houseplant stores in Vancouver
With most of the major gardening centres traditionally located outside the city limits, it might feel like finding a houseplant for your Vancouver home or condo requires an epic journey. But plenty of plant experts have now set up shop in the city. These urban greenhouses, garden centres and florists boast a wonderful selection of plants for your home.
Southlands Nursery
6550 Balaclava St, Vancouver, BC V6N 1L9Southlands Nursery is an award-winning greenhouse and garden centre that’s been singled-out by Martha Stewart as one of the city’s best. They have a wide range of plants, from tropical rarities to perennials that flourish in the Vancouver climate. The staff here is knowledgeable and can help you pick plants that fit your home as well as your lifestyle. With some of the best selection in the city, Southlands is bound to have houseplants that you’ll love.
Figaro's Garden
1896 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5N 4K2An independent flower boutique quietly nestled in Vancouver’s east end; Figaro’s Garden will make you forget you’re in the middle of a city when you visit. This planter’s oasis uses only local suppliers with ecologically sound growing practices, which means you’ll get fresh and healthy plants that are well-suited to Vancouver’s unique weather. The staff is knowledgeable, honest and will help you decide on plants that fit your vision.
Hunters Garden Centre
2560 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6K 2G1Located in Kitsilano, the David Hunter Garden Center is where people go to find quality plants and learn a little more about horticulture. It’s more than just a garden centre; it’s a combination florist, greenhouse and gardening tool shop in one single location. The experienced staff holds regular seminars on everything from flower arranging to organic gardening. For houseplants, they specialize in tropical plants that make full use of Vancouver’s wetter weather. When you buy a houseplant here, you’ll walk away with the knowledge and skills you need to keep it healthy and flourishing.
V & J Plant Shop
1689 Johnston St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3R9Peter Rindje and his family at V & J Plant Shop are florists by trade and love applying their bouquet-building skills to custom planters. They carry a wide array of indoor plants, ranging from beautiful African violets to exotic carnivorous plants. Together, you and one of the florists here can create individual planters that you can then take home and maintain. It’s one of the easiest ways to get a professional-looking houseplant arrangement that will last for much, much longer than a traditional bouquet.
Art Knapp Urban Garden
1401 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6Z 1W8Boasting one of the city’s best collections of indoor plants, Art Knapp is a florist, garden centre and gift shop all rolled into one. They divide their tropical plants according to how much light they require, which is handy for picking something that will work in your home. The store also carries a wide selection of herbs that can be easily grown indoors. In just a short visit, the friendly staff can set you up with some plants that not only look and smell nice, but also provide you with fresh herbs year-round.
Blumen Floral & Gift Boutique
438 8 Avenue W, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1N9Offering flowers, plants and even classes, Blumen are florists who have turned their trained eye to the world of houseplants. The store stocks a wide range of specialty houseplants that are hard to find elsewhere, but they can all grow beautifully in Vancouver weather. Blumen also has a points-based rewards program that can earn you discounts based on how much you spend. If you don’t have the space for an outdoor garden, or simply want high-quality plants for your home, the floral experts at Blumen can help.
Whole Foods Market
510 8th Ave W, Vancouver, BC V5Z 1C5Whole Foods is a lot more than organic produce. In the summer, they have a wonderful little garden shop that’s stocked with healthy, organically grown plants that you can put in your garden or keep indoors. All of their plants, including their flowers, must adhere to strict codes concerning ethical farming, organic certification and earth-friendly growing. Because of their rules, though, it’s often best to shop during the spring and summer, when the plants are at their strongest and most beautiful.
