5 cool plant shops in Charlotte
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A number of plant shops sprouted up around town amid the pandemic and Charlotte’s passion for indoor plants continues to grow.
Indoor plants tend to be less intimidating than outdoor gardening. You don’t have to have a green thumb to care for a houseplant. There are plenty of low-maintenance plants like aloe and air plants that don’t require a lot of care.
From a plant shop with a mimosa bar to a shop inside a shipping container, here are five cool plant shops to check out.
Twigs & Figs
The plant shop offers an array of plants, eclectic home decor and DIY workshops. There’s also a bar with juices, tea and kombucha.
Buy this: An air plant.
Pro tip: You can reserve a seat in one of the themed DIY workshops, or build your own terrarium anytime during store hours in the workshop space.
Location: 15205 John J. Delaney Dr., Suite B
Hours: Monday-Saturday10am-8pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
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Paradiso
This Atlanta-based popup is open at Optimist Hall. Expect tons of beginner-friendly plants, terrariums, candles, plant and gardening books, pots and other plant and home goods.
Buy this: A gorgeous pot to go with your new plant.
Location: It’s next to Mezeh at Optimist Hall, 1115 N. Brevard St.
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am-9pm; Friday-Saturday 11am-10pm
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PlantHouse
When you first walk into the store, you’ll notice the floor-to-ceiling plant wall where you can pick out a plant or get matched to a plant based on your lifestyle. PlantHouse even offers terrarium workshops where you can enjoy beer, wine or even mimosas while you build your own terrarium.
Buy this: One of their bestsellers is the DIY terrarium kit.
Pro tip: Take advantage of their complimentary potting service when you purchase an item.
Location: Dilworth – 2452 Park Road, Unit D.
Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-8pm; Saturday 10am-8pm; Sunday 11am-6pm.
Read more: Trendy plant store PlantHouse now open in Dilworth
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Grow
The plant shop has two locations — one in Camp North End and one in Davidson. Grow sells plants, planters and other accessories like candles and baskets.
Buy this: A tradescantia nanouk. It’s a precious little plant with streaks of purple throughout the leaves.
Pro tip: Check their “available” Instagram story to see which plant varieties they have in store.
Locations: Camp North End — 270 Camp Rd., Ste. 101.
- Davidson — 202 S. Main St., Ste C.
Camp North End hours: Tuesday 11am-6pm; Wednesday 11am-8pm; Thursday 11am-7:30pm; Friday 11am-8pm; Saturday 11am-7pm; Sunday 11am-6pm
Davidson hours: Tuesday-Friday 11am-6pm; Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-4pm
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The Cactus Club
The once-mobile plant shop now has a new brick-and-mortar location in Plaza Midwood. They offer a wide selection of cacti, rare aroids and tropical house plants.
Buy this: One of their cactus varieties with a funky shape.
Location: Plaza Midwood — 909 Central Ave. Unit 1
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11am-6pm; Sunday 12-3pm
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Editor’s note: We first published this story on April 6, 2021, and updated it on October 20, 2022.