These 13 online plant stores give your local garden centre a run for its money
Wanting to upgrade your home with the best hanging plants and some jazzy interior plants, not forgetting to fill those darker rooms with low-light plants, is one thing - finding the best online plant stores is another. We’re nowhere near as knowledgeable as the likes of Alan Titchmarsh or Charlie Dimmock, much to our own disappointment, so unearthing (sorry) an online store that does all the hard work is the aim.
Plants are such an understated way of upgrading your interior - inside or out - as they have the instantaneous ability to brighten the area and your mood. The mental health benefits of gardening and keeping plants are astronomical. While securing the best makeup organisers and storage solutions, as well as purchasing new rugs and coffee table books, will always play a pivotal part in any renovation improvements, we would argue that becoming a plant mum will be the most memorable.
Apart from frequenting your local garden centre (which we fully support, there’s nothing better than browsing the flowers before stopping for a cup of tea and slice of cake in the cafe), it’s hard to gauge where else to buy plants. If you’re in a rush or don’t have much choice in terms of IRL shops, online is the best way forward.
Where to buy plants online
If you’ve found yourself googling “best places to buy plants online”, you can call off the search. We’ve basically done all the leg work for you by rounding up 13 online plant stores that’ll deliver whatever greenery you choose straight to your door. How helpful?
An online store that probably doesn’t immediately spring to mind when you think of ordering plants is Etsy; but you shouldn’t rule it out. One quick browse will show you that you can find a whole manner of plants, from the exotic and unusual to the standard and popular. This Bird’s Nest Fern Moss Kokedama Houseplant looks extravagant but is actually really easy to look after - it even has the wonderful quality of being a ‘fresh air’ plant that takes in CO2 and gives out O2, removing harmful toxins from the air. We’ll take five.
Elsewhere, your classic shops such as Thompson & Morgan and Crocus give in-depth information about each plant or flower you click on. They also categorise everything they sell; if you’re looking for something to specifically grow indoors, say, you’ll be sure to find it with these brands. Don’t forget though, living plants aren’t for everyone. If you’re fond of greenery but don’t want the responsibility of keeping something alive, head to La Redoute - their selection of artificial plants is *chefs kiss*.
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Dig down into our round-up of 13 of the best online plant stores and upgrade your interior (or exterior) ASAP.
La Redoute
Artificial Fiddleleaf Fig Tree, £79, La Redoute
La Redoute's range of artificial plants is so realistic you wouldn't even know they're not alive - this Fiddleleaf Fig Tree being the perfect example. It's a great online store to browse if you're not so keen on the maintenance of greenery.
Save when you shop with the best online plant stores with these La Redoute discount codes.
Selfridges
Moyses Stevens Polka Dot Begonia Plant in Metal Pot, £50, Selfridges
If you fancy something unusual or boujee for your home in terms of greenery, turn to Selfridges. Plants such as this Moyses Stevens Begonia are prime examples in terms of what it offers - this one is sure to turn the head's of guests that visit your abode.
M&S
Miniature White Cascade Orchid Ceramic, £25, M&S
M&S is one of those all-rounder online stores, plants included. It's an ideal go-to for things like flower delivery services, or treating yourself (and your home) to a new spot of greenery. This orchid plant will brighten up any corner you pop it in.
Save when you shop with the best online plant stores with these M&S discount codes.
Amazon
All Occasions Citrus Lemon Tree, £44.99, Amazon
Amazon surprisingly has a vast range of plants, this citrus lemon tree included. Who doesn't love the idea of growing your own fruit? The best part is you can get a lot of the styles they offer delivered the same day or the next on Prime.
Thompson & Morgan
Bonsai Zelkova, from £16.99, Thompson & Morgan
Thompson & Morgan supply plants for your every need. Looking for an indoor plant? They have tons. Seeking a climbing plant for outdoors? Tick! They have those too. This Bonsai tree is an elegant addition to your interior; it'll make for a great focus point.
Etsy
Bird's Nest Fern Moss Kokedama Houseplant, £24.99, Etsy
This Birds Nest Fern Kokedama plant is just one of the wide range of plants Etsy has to offer. It's very easy to look after and also has the wonderful quality of being a ‘fresh air’ plant that takes in CO2 and gives out O2.
Crocus
Calathea 'Silvia', £42.49, Crocus
As well as having a vast range of plants from all parts of the world, Crocus gives in-depth information on how to care for each one. The brand even tells you where best to place each plant, as well as the type of soil you'll need and how fast it'll grow. Genius.
Bloom & Wild
The Pink Rose, £26, Bloom & Wild
Plants needn't be flower free! This rose bush from Bloom & Wild is just one of the plants the brand offers, but is perhaps our favourite. The pretty pops of pink really stand out through the green, plus everything you need to know regarding how to care for it is included with your order.
Blossoming Gifts
Aloe Vera in Ceramic Pot, from £19.99, Blossoming Gifts
Blossoming Gifts tells you how to care for your plant, whether or not it comes with a pot, if it's safe for pets, how long it'll live and how it'll come packaged beneath each one it sells. This Aloe Vera is a great purchase to start off with.
Patch Plants
Laura Bay Tree, from £35, Patch Plants
The Laura Bay Tree from Patch Plants, like everything the brand sells, comes with information on how to care for it in the product description. This online plant store is a super helpful one to keep in mind.
Appleyard Flowers
Pineapple Plant, from £29.99, Appleyard Flowers
Appleyard Flowers does all the hard work for you when it comes to figuring out how to care for your plants as well as their properties. This Pineapple Plant will need plenty of light and will provide one fruit in it's lifetime - worth bearing in mind if you're looking for something that regrows.
Not On The High Street
Pair Of Scented English Lavenders, £45, Not On The High Street
Lavender is super easy to grow and maintain, but you might not think to buy it from Not On The High Street. Well, think again; the online store has tons of plants for sale so give it browse before you settle on buying.
Save when you shop with the best online plant stores with these Not On The High Street discount codes.
Waitrose Garden
Calla Lily, £14.99, Waitrose Garden
Waitrose Garden is another online plant store that's super knowledgeable about everything it sells, giving you all the info you need in order to become a total green thumb. This Calla Lily is an indoor plant that blooms once a year with pretty pink florals.
