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The best plant shops in New York.

Every one from my own visits, updated September 2026. 10 places.

If you’re looking for the best plant stores in New York City you’ve come to the right place. I was a botanical bro long before the plant boom and have spent years cultivating relationships with my local plant shops in NYC. I’ve found the stores with the most knowledgable staff, widest variety of plants and the best pots. In this article I’ll share my favorites, so let’s dive in!

Antonina PattizI went to every one · how I decide

Best plant shops in New York, 2026

  1. Dahing PlantsStore · Lower East Side
  2. Greenery UnlimitedStore · GreenpointGreenery Unlimited is the most beautiful plant store in New York City.
  3. PlantShed CafeStore · Manhattan (multiple)Fair warning: PlantShed Cafe won’t be the cheapest plant shop in NYC you visit, but their beautifully curated collections warrant a visit.
  4. RosecransStore · Greenwich VillageRosecrans combines two of my biggest loves: plants and coffee.
  5. Tula HouseStore · GreenpointCarrying all the basic plants plus a few rarities, where Tula really sets itself apart is in their dedication to quality.
  6. Chelsea Garden CenterStore · Red Hook & WilliamsburgThe Chelsea Garden Center is also one of the best plant stores in New York City because they’re one of the few to offer outdoor gardening equipment and plants.
  7. GRDNStore · Boerum HillMade for “the urban gardener” GRDN is breath of fresh air in the bustling city landscape.
  8. Natty GardenStore · Bed-Stuy & Prospect HeightsThis black-owned plant store in New York City is the quintessential neighborhood nursery.
  9. Union Square Green MarketMarket · Union SquareEvery Wednesday, Friday & Saturday there’s a greenmarket on the north end of Union Square Park, full of vendors that provide some of the best plant shopping in New York City.
  10. Urban Garden CenterStore · East HarlemWith such expertise behind the wheel I have no doubt the Urban Garden Center will continue to be one of the best plant stores in New York City for years to come.

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Where they are.

9 neighborhoods, Greenpoint and Lower East Side most of all.

Greenpoint

Bed-Stuy & Prospect Heights

Boerum Hill

East Harlem

Greenwich Village

Lower East Side

Manhattan (multiple)

Red Hook & Williamsburg

Union Square

Best plant shops in New York, 2026

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The full guide, with the ones that didn't make it and why: 15 Prime NYC Plant Shops (Green Thumb Beginners Guide).