Plant titos and titas, these shops have all the things you need.
Plants are more popular than ever these days, thanks in part to social media and to the current situation. Because it is therapeutic, gardening is a hobby that many have adopted during the quarantine. As far as coping mechanisms go, it’s a good one; not only does it improve your mental health, but it also gives you a sense of responsibility as you care for another living thing. Plus, plants spice up the interiors of any home!
The hobby is also easy to get into, as acquiring plants is easy and possible without leaving your home. Whether you’re a seasoned or an aspiring plant parent, there are plant shops that have the things you need for your plant babies. Keep reading to see seven of the best plant shops in Metro Manila and what they offer!
1. Spruce Plant Shop
How to order: Message their Instagram page.
Payment options: Bank transfer (BPI, BDO, Security Bank, and Eastwest Bank)
The pots from Spruce are minimalist and chic.
Images: @spruceplantshop
Are you into minimalist designs? Then you might like the pots from Spruce Plant Shop. Their plants come in pots in pretty earth tones and neutrals as well as pretty designs and shapes that suit every urban plant lover. You can also request for a different pot to go with your plant. The shop also allows one-day plant reservation and can accommodate same-day delivery. They currently deliver only within Metro Manila.
2. Fern Manila
How to order: Fill out the order form on their Instagram page.
Payment options: Bank transfer (BDO and BPI) and Gcash
Fern Manila also offers macramé hanger sets and other plant accessories such as wicker baskets and shears.
Images: @fernmnl
If you’re a newbie plant parent, start your journey by looking at Fern Manila’s curated plant pieces. Their shop is beginner-friendly and filled with curated plant catalogs that will help you decide which plant to get. Some of the flora you can get include a fiddle fig tree, strawberry arrowhead syngoniums, a white peace lily, and more. They also practice sustainable shopping by using reused boxes, paper bags, used plastic wrappers or reused cardboard scrap for packaging.
3. Plantshopper
How to order: Fill out the order form on their Instagram page.
Payment options: Bank transfer (BPI and BDO)
Plant Shopper offers a wide selection of planters and other plant accessories and tools.
Images: @plantshopper
Plant Shopper serves as your personal shopper for everything plant related. If you’re not knowledgeable enough about gardening, this shop will give you the essentials you need, from plants to racks. They offer indoor and outdoor plants like orchids, mums, gumamela, sampaguita, santan, and roses. Currently, they only ship to Metro Manila. They also do not accept rush orders unless the product is on hand.
4. Plants Manila
How to order: Fill out the order form on their Instagram page.
Payment options: Bank transfer (BPI and BDO), cash on delivery (an additional fee will be charged for this option), GCash and Paypal
Got an ideal garden in mind? You might score the things you need at Plants Manila.
Images: @plantsmanila
The team behind Plants Manila makes sure you are close to achieving your ideal garden with their vibrant plants and eye-catching pots and planters. In fact, the store has helped celebrities like Sam Pinto, Maxene Magalona, Maja Salvador, Marian Rivera, and Kathryn Bernardo meet their garden goals! Plants Manila ships to Metro Manila and Rizal in two to three business days. For safe delivery, plants will be delivered through Lalamove. They also have a first paid, first served basis.
5. Fresh Spaces MNL
How to order: Fill out the order form on their Instagram page.
Payment options: Bank transfer (BPI and BDO)
Looking for the perfect indoor plant? You can get one from Fresh Spaces MNL.
Images: @freshspacesmnl
The various flowers and plants from Fresh Spaces MNL will give your home a breath of fresh air. You can buy plants of all sizes and expect them to arrive in good condition as Fresh Spaces MNL makes sure each house plant is taken care of before they hand it to you. Some of the popular plants on their catalog include snake plants, monstera, pygmy date palm, wandering jew, and licuala grandis. Before ordering, note that they only ship to Lalamove’s serviceable areas.
6. Nest Plant Studio
How to order: Fill out the order form on their Instagram page or email NestPlantStudio@gmail.com
Payment options: Bank transfer (BPI, BDO, and Gcash)
You can also buy pots with plant arrangements and without plants.
Images: @nestplantstudio
Looking at Nest Plant Studio’s beautifully curated Instagram feed will give you a glimpse of what the store has to offer. They have custom potted plants, pots, and stands that will enhance the charm of your plant babies. Their products are so pretty that they caught the eyes of Filipino celebrities like Solenn Heussaff and Pia Wurtzbach. You can view their updated product catalog on their website. Smaller orders can be sent via Lalamove, Grab, Mr. Speedy and other couriers. Large orders will be shipped via their NPS Light Truck.
7. Planetarium MNL
How to order: Fill out the order form on their Instagram page.
Payment options: Bank transfer (BPI and BDO) and Gcash
Tend to your garden with the use of the wooden tools from Planetarium MNL.
Images: @plantarium_mnl
For pastel lovers, the colorful and pretty pots from Planetarium MNL are perfect for your desk plants. If you want a delicate touch on your workspace, place your favorite succulent in one of Planetarium MNL’s hand-painted pots to adorn your desk. Besides decorative pots and plants, the shop also offers plants tools and gardening sets to complete your plant parent journey.
Looking for other tasteful decorations for your home? Go to Yoorekka to find more!
Gardening and planting requires great responsibility, patience, knowledge, and the right tools. It’s not easy, but these shops will give you everything you need to be a great parent to your home plants.
