You'd think with the name Paradise Plants that there would be a welcoming energy of Aloha....Just…read morethe opposite- an uptight owner with a negative attitude. I was told by a gentleman who was in charge of garden pots that I could buy some pots at a sale price bc there were just a few left, so I did and love them. Came back to buy the two that were left and the owner refused to honor his sales price, saying they were new and he shouldn't have done that. I left, remembering that it was not just a bad day for her but that previously she refused to let my service dog on he premises even though we had been there a few other times. Just such a buzzkill and not a place I recommend

We own a real estate management company, an interior design company and we are real estate…read moreinvestors so we are constantly buying furniture and design elements. We have purchased many pieces of furniture, plants, art and decor from Paradise Plants over the years. Objectively speaking we have come to realize over time that our purchases from Paradise Plants were all superior in quality and often times the same price as the pieces we bought from other stores both on-island and the ones we had shipped to the island that were far inferior in look and build quality. We purchased some pretty beds from Home World. They look great, however they are very cheaply made and we have had to rebuild all of the internal parts to make them stronger as they all broke in the first year. This was a great expense. Home World sells particle board junk. We noticed the beds we purchased from Paradise Pants had solid aluminum supports instead of cheap particle board. They are all super sturdy and look amazing and were the same price as the Home World particle board junk. Paradise Plants sells quality, unique, indoor furniture at excellent prices. Bamboo and Teak down the road is also good, but mostly used stuff so a bit like shopping at a garage sale, but sometimes you get lucky. Paradise Plants has new, gorgeous pieces every time we go in all at a good price. They also have an excellent outdoor furniture brand called Lagoon that is perfect for the environment here on the island. So far, It's the only outdoor furniture that has survived at our salty oceanfront locations and our corrosive Volcano location. That brand of outdoor furniture is Puna proof! It has no steel to get rusty and is all strong durable plastics and/or non-corroding aluminum. Very happy with quality and price as none of these end up in a landfill after 1-2 years like every other brand we tried. From price, quality/longevity, beauty of pieces, to their excellent customer service and ability to deliver and setup all pieces and have a great customer experience, you won't find a better store that is locally owned and operated employing great local people.

Oh wow, I didn't know this place exist here at Hilo town…read more While at the Hilo Farmer's Market , I met a lady at one of the booth and she recommended Garden Exchange. I was on the hunt for Culantro plant for my mom. We searched all over while shopping for veggie plants back on Oahu. Excited, I asked my hubby to take me to the Garden Exchange, I could have walked over but didn't know it was so close by, one street over from the Farmer's Market. FYI- Parking is located on the other side/back of Garden Exchange not on the main street. I asked a kind staff to guide me to where the Culantro were and killed 2 birds with one stone, I also asked if they have any Hoya plants. I loved looking at the plant selection they have. I ended up with 2 Culantro and came across a beautiful Hoya plant on trellis and for such a great price, I had to get it. Happy with my Hoya plant and culantro for my momma during this visit. I wasn't sure if it would clear agriculture inspection back at the airport, but glad it did. Not sure why the low ratings but I loved my first time visit, I LOVE plants, staff that helped me were all so friendly. Garden Exchange is a well established gardening store, located in Hilo with history dating back to 1964. Make a stop here for your garden needs, super huge store! Keep in mind, Plants are All Sales Final!! I hope there will be more Hoya and hope they have more selections when I visit again.

We love Garden Exchange because we prefer to support local businesses and families. They usually…read morehave a good selection of native plants and trees, often from native and local farmers for fair prices. Staff is always helpful and friendly. We've bough ʻōhiʻa lehua, ʻaʻaliʻi, kou from them in the past.

For a Large order this is the place to go. They keep all their stuff under roof and have giant pots…read moreat supplier prices. Make sure you know what you're looking for(it's not a place for purusing) and be ready to buy in bulk.

We came here to look for Bougainville. They had some, not a huge selection. They had some…read moreanthurium too, but only a couple colors and not a huge selection. A bit on the pricey side.

The workers know their "stuff!" Everyone is helpful and knowledgeable; we always find what we need…read morethere!

The clerks were very helpful and knowledgeable about their products. I would go back to them for…read moremore hydroponic or indoor growing supplies. Their prices are very comparable to the internet prices, plus there is no shipping costs.

Great selection and staff full of Aloha. Mahalo nui for…read morehaving such a great business on the neighborhood.

Looking for ideas and information as I knew I couldn't take any of their amazing flora back to…read moreCalifornia. The gentleman greeting us fully answered my questions about pollenating papayas. I dare to grow them in my Nor Cal greenhouse with mango, mangosteen, and sapote. For a joyful, colorful short walk, this is a great choice on the Hilo side. I wish they had a selection of seeds. I was not looking at prices, but quality was top notch.

Things have changed a great deal lately (Nov. '23) at Palms of Paradise. The new owner is SOLELY…read morefocused on selling LARGE palms to customers on the mainland. Juan is the friendly, long term caretaker of the nursery, but he will not be able to sell you any palms. If he sells you a smaller size palm (15 gallon size or smaller) it could cost him his job. DO NOT go there. You will see that the place is run down and many palms are in poor condition. You will be wasting your time.

Great selection of palm trees. Very nice gentlemen working here. If you're looking for plans…read moreother than palm trees don't come here.

I bought a light from these crooks. About 3 years later probably sooner, I bought new lights for it…read moreand 2 worked and 2 did not. I moved them around like he told me and still 2 would not start. I brought it to them so they could check and his response was the ballast was out. We confronted with I bought it there for over 500 dollars, his tune changed. All the sudden his computer did not hold that info in my file. Bull_____, an Apple 2e, would hold that info. He lied so he could not check when I bought it. THEY ARE CROOKS, GI TO GROW STORE IN KEAOKAHA.

The gentleman who works the front gave me wonderful customer service. I needed some 20 gallon…read moreplanting pots and gave Ohana Greenhouse a call to see if they carried them. They did, and offered to hold some for me even though I didn't know when I would be coming to pick them up. I had my son with me when I arrived a couple days later. The same person I talked to on the phone helped me carry out the pots and a few bags of potting soil since I was carrying my son. Very pleasant experience!

I stumbled on this wonderful orchid farm while visiting Hilo in search of orchid plants …read more The owners welcomed me and were so kind selling me 8 beautiful blooming orchids at such a price it was a dream . They have so many orchids all healthy and beautiful they truly deserve to be recognized . Please go visit them you will love it . Xuan

Their website says to drop by during normal business hours; and I did. The sole employee there…read morerefused my entry. After talking with her, I gleaned that I would not be buying orchids. I left; and I will not return.