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Where to Get Your Plant Fix in Toronto

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These five shops have everything you need to make your home a serene oasis

Check out our selection below for some of the best plant shops in Toronto.

Pictus Goods

Interior of Pictus Good

Nestled in the Dupont-Lansdowne area, this woman-owned boutique specializes in sustainable practices. While the floral industry finds itself very wasteful at times, Pictus Goods runs an operation that is almost completely packaging free. Producing high-quality products with recycled materials, this shop offers a range of plants and home goods that are just as gorgeous as the space itself. 

Dynasty

Interior of Dynasty - Plant Shops in Toronto

This botanical boutique adds a calming presence to the hustle and bustle of Queen Street West. Offering a range of plants from Chinese evergreens and elephant ear plants to fiddle-leaf figs, Dynasty has everything you need – including greenery gurus to help pick the best plants to transform your home into a serene paradise.

Kim’s Nature

Kim's Nature Markham

If you’re looking to add an elevated tranquillity to your home, Kim’s Nature is the place to shop. Known for its Bonsai trees, this family run business offers custom-mixed soil to help the everyday gardener become an adventurous expert. With pre-styled or raw Bonsai available, this garden centre is the perfect stop for anyone looking to spruce up their interior.

Urban Gardener

Urban Gardener - Plant Shops in Toronto

Located in the West End, this Junction store has an eclectic, unique variety of plants – with fun pots to match. ZZ plants, spider plants and golden pothos are just a few of the tropical plants that Urban Gardener recommends to bring new life to your indoor space. Retro pots by Canadian artists define this space and make it a blissful escape from city life. 

Ecostems

plant in a paper container

Lacking a pair of green thumbs? Ecostems has you covered. From beginner-friendly terrariums to Scarlet Star Bromeliads, their vast range of stock allows everyone to find something stunning and better yet – easy to maintain. With additional services to help bring wilting leaves back to life, Ecostems knows how to make a novice gardener feel right at home.

For more plant shops in Toronto, check out Where To Shop.

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