Houseplants

Attractive plants that liven up indoor spaces. 

Find our houseplants in the Greenhouse—the glass building just left of the yellow Wild Pansy.

We carry Chicagoland’s best selection of tropicals, blooming plants, and more, with fresh shipments weekly from small, family-run growers in Florida and California.

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773-878-5915

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Houseplants we stock

Our expert greenhouse staff is knowledgeable and friendly. Contact us if you have any questions about the care of your indoor plant, wish to schedule a consultation with one of our staff members, or want to request a special order. 

NEW! Shop select houseplants online, with pickup and local delivery available. Browse houseplants.

STARTER PLANTS

Need to buy a plant for your friend that they won’t kill? We carry a variety of attractive, easy-to-care-for plants like pothos, snake plants, ZZ plants, spider plants, money trees, peace lilies and more. 

Dracaena trifasciata
‘Snake Plant’

Zamioculcas zamiifolia
‘ZZ Plant’

Epipremnum aureum
‘Golden Pothos’

Spathiphyllum
‘Peace Lily’

STAPLE PLANTS

From leafy greens to citrus dreams, our staple plants are pot-ready picks for everyday plant parents—no fancy tools or hardware required.

TROPICALS

Lush, leafy showstoppers that thrive in bright or low light—our tropicals include Monstera, Philodendron, Ficus, ZZ Plant, Snake Plant, Calathea, Ferns, Peperomia, Aroids, Dracaena, Hoya, and more.

arids

Discover a wide range of sun-loving, easy-care succulents and cacti—from tiny 2″ pots to striking large specimens. Explore varieties like jade (Crassula), rosettes (Echeveria), tree houseleek (Aeonium), stonecrop (Sedum), and orchid cacti (Epiphyllum).

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air plants

These Tillandsia bromeliads perch without soil—check out their feather-like plumes, sculptural curls, and vivid colors.

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citrus trees

Our indoor citrus trees—Meyer lemons, Ponderosas, Kaffir limes, mandarins, and calamondins—add fragrant foliage; take them al fresco in summer for pollination. 

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orchids

From classic Phalaenopsis “moth” orchids to dancing Oncidium, Lady Slipper Cypripediums, Dendrobium, Vanda, and even some terrestrial Jewel and Vanilla varieties.

SPECIALTY PLANTS

Bonsai, terrariums, kokedama, and mounted plants offer tiny, intricate worlds of their own. Whether you’re building from scratch or choosing from our staff-crafted creations, we’ve got everything you need to get growing. Just ask a greenhouse expert!

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bonsai

Cultivate calm with Bonsai and Pre-Bonsai: tropical varieties like Ficus, Portulacaria, and a curated few Juniper species.

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terrariums

Unique & custom low-maintenance miniature gardens typically made up of a variety of 2″ humidity-loving plants.

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kokedama

These Japanese moss-ball planters showcase humidity-loving plants like Pothos, Ferns, and Philodendrons in a unique, soil-free form.

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mounted plants

Our mounted collection features epiphytes and semi-epiphytes—Staghorn and Bird’s Nest Ferns, Orchids, Aroids and Bromeliads—ready to hang and amaze.

Repotting and Pot Drilling

Bring your plant or pot into the store and speak with a member of our Greenhouse staff to get started. Please consult with manager for pricing on bonsai and terrariums.

Repot your plants if you want to grow them larger or they are getting rootbound. The specialty repotting rate includes orchids, cacti, and delicate or toxic plants.

Pot Size

Regular / Specialty

4″ and under

$3 / $5

6″

$5 / $10

8″ – 10″

$15 / $25

12″ – 14″

$25 / $50

14″ and over

Without proper drainage your plant’s roots run the risk of rotting in soil that stays soggy for too long. For a small fee we can add drainage to your favorite pots. Only non-porcelain ceramics are drillable.

Pot Size

Rate

6″ and under

$3

8″ – 10″

$5

12″ and over

$7

Houseplant Resources

General care tips

  • Water your plant thoroughly, until you see water come out of the drainage holes.
  • Don’t let your plant sit in water for more than 30 minutes.
  • Check your plant for insects each time you water.
  • Do not place any plant near radiators, heat vents, AC ducts, or directly onto the floors with radiant heat.
  • Do not leave tropical house plants outside or by open windows in temperatures below 55°F.
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Plants by light requirement

For indoor plants, direct light means that the plant is in the window of a south, east, or west-facing window. 

Low light (bright indirect light)

  • Sansevieria (snake plant)
  • ZZ Plant
  • Aglaonema (green varieties)
  • Philodendron cordatum
  • Golden Pothos
  • Howea forsteriana (kentia palm)
  • Aspidistra (cast iron plant)
  • Spathiphyllum (peace lily)

Medium light (dappled or a couple hours of direct sun)

  • Spider Plant
  • Philodendron Brasil
  • Neon Pothos
  • Ferns
  • Dracaena Mass Cane
  • Peperomia
  • Calathea
  • Ivy

Bright light (half day minimum from an east or west exposure or full day sun south exposure)

  • Cactus
  • Areca Palm
  • Ficus Lyrata
  • Olive Tree
  • Citrus
  • Croton
  • Yucca
  • Crassula
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