I don’t know about you, but I have really come to love our houseplants. I don’t have a very green thumb, but as we've been spending so much time at home I am really trying to to help my plants thrive. Our oldest plant is a cactus that we got seven years ago, and I have a huge sense of pride that it is still alive (I have let many a cacti die). Other plants have come and gone and our monstera has had a really rough year (first it had too little light, then it had too much light, and now we are simply trying to keep it alive). If you are looking for some plants to brighten up your home or to give as the perfect housewarming gift or something to say ‘I love you’ to your favourite someone, here are some of the best places to shop for plants in Central London.I’d love to know, what’s the longest you’ve kept a plant alive? The Conservatory Archives - With three beautiful foliage shops, they carry a wide variety of green, leafy beauties and cacti. If you don’t have a green thumb, the shops are still beautiful and cosy. The perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of London. They have an online shop!Prick - High-quality low-cost plants for the beginning gardener. This is the place for all your cacti and succulent needs! They also have an online shop.Clifton Nurseries - A gardening emporium that will inspire your next spring bloom! The best place to start your garden landscape whether it’s a front patio, backyard, or a window box. It’s a breath of fresh air in Maida Vale.Petersham Nurseries - Two unique destinations and home to restaurants, lifestyle shops, a deli and a plant nursery. A cute place for lunch on the weekend in London. Their Richmond location is a must-see.Create and Wild - This online floral boutique delivers the most stunning bouquets that brighten any room. I particularly love their dried flowers. The perfect gift to send someone for any occasion.The Palace Gardener - Located at Fulham Palace in West London, they boast stunning flowers and sell beautiful pots and outdoor furniture. Amazing houseplants and the cutest indoor containers.The Chelsea Gardener - They understand the benefits of bringing nature indoors and brighten up any corner of the house. Their cafe is the cutest space and the perfect spot for a pastry.Battersea Flower Station - This area of London has the most stunning blooms and they deliver to your door! A welcome break from the hustle of the city.Forest - Not only do they specialize in unusual houseplants, but they have the cutest shop for small businesses that make the perfect gift. This is nicely tucked away in South East LondonThe Nunhead Gardener - Their multiple shop locations make them easy to access wherever you may be in London. Whether you’re an urban gardener or an indoor jungle enthusiast, they have you covered.Grace & Thorn - From fresh flowers to dried flowers, their arrangements are the happiest delivery and the perfect unique gift. Best of all they deliver nationwide!Botanique Workshop - Another favourite for fresh and dried flowers. Their creative eye pulls together stunning floral arrangements that will last.Absolute Flowers & Home - Right on Portobello Road, this shop makes this the perfect spot for a weekend in London. Their luxury bouquets are perfect for events or interiors.Rassells of Kensington - Their wreaths brighten up any door or make any occasion all the more festive!
