Whether you’re looking to refresh your backyard garden with some potted trees or add some color to your living room with flowers, plants can make a huge difference to a space. And no matter what size or variation you’re on the hunt for, there’s certainly a plant out there that suits you and your home. Here are some of the best plant shops in Miami to turn your home into your very own urban jungle.
1. MiMo Garden Center, MiMo District
Escape the hustle and bustle of the city life and become one with nature at this garden oasis. With pots and plants of every size, check out which ones best suit your needs. They offer both indoor and outdoor plants, from small succulents to shaded ones, and even self-watering pots are available! Not only can you come to purchase plants here, but you can also hang out under their tree canopies and grab a bite to eat next door at the newly opened Sunny Side Cafe & Eatery.
Where: 7238 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33138
2. Midtown Garden Center, Edgewater
Tune into the nooks and crannies of this urban jungle-esque’s enclaves where there is nothing but good vibes. The garden carries a huge selection of indoor and outdoor plants, as well as succulents, cacti, orchids and more. The coolest thing about this spot is that you can indulge in their onsite food trucks and sit down in one of their many garden tables!
Where: 2600 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33137
3. Kreative Gardens, Glenvar Heights
This dreamy, unique shop is the perfect place to fall in love with one of their many plants and flowers, but they also teach you how to understand your plants’ needs for the best possible care. They specialize in root orbs, a hand-woven organic pot made to keep your plants healthy and takes the place of a conventional pot. It’s meant to serve the same function as a pot, but teaches plant owners how to properly hydrate it when needed by providing visual cues.
Where: 7247 SW 48th St, Miami, FL 33155
4. Plasencia Nursery, Kendale Lakes
If you happen to stumble upon this plant haven, you’ll find everything from outdoor and indoor plants to fountains and lawn decor perfect for your home. Open since 1978 and passed down within the family for many generations, you’ll be impressed with the number and variety of plants they sell and are sure to leave home happy with a new plant baby to love and nurture.
Where: 11801 SW 72nd St, Miami, FL 33183
5. Lighthouse Garden Center, Kendale Lakes
This shop sells large selection of flowers, shrubs, trees, shade and interior plants, as well as fertilizers, pottery statuary and gardening tools. There’s even a greenhouse filled with shade and interior plants, and several outdoor areas filled with gorgeous flowers. Annuals, perennials, shrubs, hanging baskets, palm trees – you name it and they have it. As you walk around, recharge, connect and become one with nature in the ambiance of their beautiful garden.
Where: 12000 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33175
6. Galloway Farm Nursery, Sunset
Serving the community for over 40 years, all two and a half acres of this flora and fauna paradise is a great place for a stroll among beautiful blooming plants and dancing butterflies, or a rest under the shade of a tiki hut by the koi pond. Marvel at their incredible selection of orchids, bromeliads, butterfly garden plants — like wild coffee, beauty berry, golden shrimp, and firebush — as well as all kinds of flowering and fruit trees and more.
Where: 7790 SW 87th Ave, Miami, FL 331713
7. Casaplanta Garden Center, Kendale Lakes
If you’re looking to design the perfect look for your living room, office, patio or garden, this massive nursery features trees and plants for just about every occasion. Browse through hundreds of planters, palm trees, topiaries, citrus trees, succulents and everything in between. And then cool off in a shady room where you’ll see hundreds of other species ranging from begonias to Birds of Paradise.
Where: 6825 SW 127th Ave, Miami, FL 33183
8. Perfect Choice Nursery, Southwest Ranches
Searching for your ‘perfect choice?’ There’s so much to see at this plant lover’s oasis and you’ll love the vibrant colors that you’ll be able to bring to your home and yard. They have something for everyone, from large trees to beautiful fiddle leaf figs, and even have a greenhouse where they keep their more rare and special varieties.
Where: 4700 SW 186th Ave, Southwest Ranches, FL 33332
9. Living Color Garden Center, Fort Lauderdale
Like a breath of fresh air, you won’t get enough of walking around this serene garden offering 5 acres of ever-evolving plants, flowers, pottery, fountains and outdoor accessories. They actually grow all of their plants right next door at their sister nursery, Black Olive East Nursery. Make sure to stop by and experience the tranquility.
Where: 3691 Griffin Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312