If there’s anything we can say about the past 2 years, it’s that indoor plants have become a staple in homes and offices everywhere.
Whether you consider yourself a proud plant parent or are looking for something you can’t kill in three days, we’ve found the best spots around Adelaide (and a little further) to pick up a potted-pal.
Barossa Nursery
Barossa proves to be more than just a place for wine with this foliage-filled gem.
As the third generation of his family involved in the nursery, manager Daniel Bartsch offers an abundance of knowledge on our leafy friends.
In addition to an array of plants, you’ll find quality furniture and garden features at Barossa Nursery, making it a great gift pitstop whether you’re on the way home from a day trip in the area.
You can connect with Barossa Nursery via @barossa_nursery.
Find Barossa Nursery at 3186 Barossa Valley Way, Nuriootpa.
Banks & Brown
Banks & Brown combines the comfort of indoor plants with an energising cup of coffee – best consumed in their luscious garden after you’ve found a plant.
For those who are hopeless at keeping even the most resilient succulent alive, the team at Banks & Brown have also lovingly curated watering guides and care instructions to give your new baby the best chance at survival.
You can find them on Instagram @banksandbrown
Pick up a coffee and plant at 104A Sturt Road, Warradale.
Barrow & Bench
Despite being a Mitre 10 franchise, Barrow and Bench go beyond hammers and nails.
Since its opening in 1978, this family-owned business has won a slew of awards including the South Australian Hardware Industry’s Garden Department of the Year for 2019.
Here, local horticulturalists are ready to help you enhance your green thumb while you pick up a plant and a charming pot to match.
Connect with them at @barrowandbenchmitre10
You can find Barrow & Bench Mitre 10 at 321 Unley Road, Malvern.
Botanica
If you’re looking to move away from the standard indoor plant, Botanica Boutique has something for you.
Botanica offers a range of stylish succulent bowls and terrariums ideal for any desk begging for a bit of greenery.
In addition to mini-rainforests, the Stepney boutique also wholesales an array of accessories including its own self-watering ‘Skye’ pot to take the guesswork out of your plant’s thirst.
See Botanica’s mini-rainforests for yourself at @botanica.boutique
Visit Botanica in-store at 99 Magill Road, Stepney.
CHARLIE & JACK
Named after owner Kirsty Robertshaw’s children Charlie and Jackson, this beach-side plant shop is a worthy drive for any green thumb.
Here, you’ll not only find the usual suspects in plants and cute homewares, but you can have your plants re-potted, saving you the risk of killing your plant child.
If this isn’t enough to convince you to make a trip down to the coast, at CHARLIE & JACK you may also be lucky enough to score yourself a pat of four-legged plant expert, Juno.
Connect with CHARLIE & JACK via @charlieandjack.com.au.
You can find them on the corner of Little Burke & Kingsford Street, Victor Harbor.
The Conservatory Garden and Home
Since its establishment on Unley road over 45 years ago, the Conservatory has made a name for itself as the mecca of home and garden.
The welcoming team at the Conservatory also provides professional gardening and decorating advice for anyone looking to level up their space.
Follow them at @theconservatoryatunleyfor updates.
Find The Conservatory at 80 Unley Road, Unley.
EST
As the brainpower behind EST, Emma Sadie Thomson is your go-to girl for plant styling, landscape design and plant maintenance.
EST is part of Ensemble Studios, a co-shop and studio space embracing the slow retail movement (and a perfect spot if you’re looking to pick up more than just a plant).
For more info connect via @emmasadiethomson
Find EST at Ensemble Studios, 179 Piccadilly Road, Piccadilly on Thursdays-Sundays.
Exotic Botanic
Partners Laura and Steven were selling plants from their home for 18 months before mid-last year saw the duo open their first bricks and mortar store in Exotic Botanic.
The Modbury-based store stocks an extensive range of plants and accessories sourced from around Australia to satisfy your botanical needs.
You can see more of Laura and Steven’s plant offering at @exoticbotanic
Visit Exotic Botanic at 865 North East Road, Modbury.
Foliage Plant Studio
From Syngonium to Monstera, Foliage has something for even the most decorated crazy plant person.
If you’re looking to treat a loved one with a plant but find yourself too spoilt for choice, this vendor also offers gift cards.
Connect with Foliage Plant Studio via @foliageplantstudio.
Find them at 237 Grange Road, Findon.
Heyne’s Garden Centre
This family-owned nursery dons the title of South Australia’s oldest registered nursery since its bloom in 1869 by botanist Ernst Heyne.
Backed by a plethora of plant knowledge, the team at Heyne’s offers expert advice sure to give anyone a green thumb.
For more information, connect with them via @heynesgardencentre.
To see SA’s oldest nursery for yourself, visit 283-289 The Parade, Beulah Park.
Karkoo Nursery
Whether you’re after a ficus, fern or fiddle-leaf fig, there isn’t much in terms of plants Blackwood’s Karkoo Nursery doesn’t offer.
As one of South Australia’s earliest nurseries, Karkoo Nursery offers an impressive range of indoor and outdoor plants, pots and homewares to satisfy your needs.
See Karkoo’s plant offering for yourself at @karkoo_nursery.
You can find them at 207 Main Road, Blackwood.
Potted Thoughts
Ten years ago, horticulturist Sharon Starr saw her company Potted Thoughts blossom.
As well as your typical indoor plants, this vendor also offers plant styling and a plant hiring service to ensure your next event makes people green with envy.
Be sure to check out opening times via their websiteas times vary weekly.
Connect with them via @potted_thoughts.
You can find Potted Thoughts at 11 Seventh Avenue, Cheltenham.
Suci Plants and Living
Having just moved down the road from its previous Goodwood Road location, Suci Plants and Living continues to serve plant fanatics of the Goodwood area well.
As the daughter of a horticulturist, owner Kirrily Hurst has a love for all things green and aims to inspire her customers.
Here, you’ll also find a range of furniture to help you go a step further in transforming your space.
Browse Suci’s full range via @suciplantsandliving.
Visit Suci at 172 Goodwood Road, Goodwood.
Stubbytubby
For those who need something low-maintenance, Stubbytubby has you covered.
Owned by Angela McGoran, what started as primarily an online vendor for cacti and succulents has quickly transformed – seeing Angela open her backyard to the public.
The range of succulents found here is the furthest thing from succ-y (excuse the pun) as Angela brings in new stock each week.
Connect with them via @stubby_tubby.
You can visit Stubbytubby Wednesday through to Sunday at 19 Denial Avenue, Seaview Downs.
Virginia Home & Garden
This guide wouldn’t be complete without including Virginia Home & Garden — it’s such a big nursery, it’s an adventure.
It’s easy to spend hours here scouring through all plants so, if a day of plant shopping leaves you hungry, never fear – the nursery is home to Doncho’s Café Restaurant.
For updates, visit @virginina_home_and_garden
You can find them at 99 Gawler Road, Virginia.
