Toronto greenhouses for great houseplants
Houseplants aren’t just nice to look at; they’re also living air purifiers that filter out natural airborne particles and pollutants while adding humidity to your home. Perhaps it’s time you work out that green thumb and start bringing the outdoors inside. Pick up an eco-friendly potted plant from one of these Toronto plant shops.
Sheridan Nurseries Limited
2827 Yonge St, Toronto, ON M4N 2J4You’ll definitely feel inspired to add some landscaping to your life after a visit to this Yonge Street garden centre. The greenhouse has an extensive selection of tropical and flowering houseplants that’ll thrive year-round in an indoor environment. Check the colour-coded tags to make sure the plant’s light requirements will work with your space.
Crown Flora Studio
1233 Queen St W, Toronto, ON M6K 1L5If you’ve spotted the creative terrariums on Instagram you know this Parkdale studio specializes in out-of-the-ordinary designs. Owners Davis Khounnoraj and Adam Mallory mix botanicals, stones and sand to create lush little gardens housed inside glass vessels that can sit on a table or be suspended from the ceiling. The imaginative terrariums start at $15 and can be custom-designed to suit your own plant preferences.
Sweetpea's Inc
163 Sterling Rd, Toronto, ON M6R 2B2This Roncesvalles florist offers an array of houseplants that are both green in colour and in practice. Owner Sara Jameson stocks environmentally responsible products and sources locally grown items whenever possible. The eco-friendly shop carries plenty of seasonal low-light plants for your home and office as well as sun-worshipping varieties that should be placed near a window for direct sunlight.
The New Leaf
577 Church St, Toronto, ON M4Y 2E4You’ll find over 20 different varieties of potted plants and flowers at this Church Street florist, including philodendrons, orchids, tropical bromeliads, ferns, rubber plants and blooming pink azaleas. Peace Lilies are a popular low-maintenance choice since they thrive in almost any type of environment and require very little care. Plants range from $25 to $100 depending on the size and variety.
IKEA North York
15 Provost Drive, North York, ON M2K 2X9Yes, this sprawling home furnishings warehouse really does have everything. Adorable tiny cacti, succulents and Aloe Vera plants are the perfect petite plant for a small space. If you’re looking for something larger, try a mid-sized ficus or a towering tropisk. Plant stands, garden accessories and self-watering pots are also available to help out forgetful plant-owners. If you’re really nervous that you’ll neglect your greenery, opt for an artificial potted plant — they look surprisingly realistic and require absolutely no maintenance.
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