I've frequented this place often when I come to visit and have even placed orders online for a local friend for their haku leis. They also now host a former floral shop, Pua Hana from Kaimuki, who provides leis/ haku leis for sale. I've taken classes when they used to do them at Surf Jack eons ago. Service is friendly and I love their selections of plants, florals, prints, and knick knacks. I wish I could take home many, but can't given I am not local to Oahu. It seems they have relocated to a different location now and and are no longer at the Salt shopping plaza. read more

I visited Paiko for the first time since they moved. Finding the location was easy and there are a couple of dedicated stalls in the parking lot in the back for Paiko customers. The space is on the smaller side but there is a ton to see! I feel like I made at least three rounds around the shop during my visit cause I kept discovering new things I missed before. They have a selection of fresh cut flowers and greens (don't forget to check the fridge in addition to those out on display in the front). Some potted plants available of various sizes, lots of unique planters of various sizes, and cute plant-related gifts. There was a cute station of native seed packets too! There is a soil mix station if you want to make your own. It's on a smaller side though so probably best for smaller plants and/or terrariums. The staff were busy preparing for an event and the store was going to be closed for a portion of their typical business hours so if you're traveling from far away, it might not hurt to call ahead to confirm their hours for that day. Everyone was friendly though! read more

Paiko - Dedicated parking stalls - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Paiko is a cute and hip looking spot. I order flowers from my LA to my daughter who lives in Honolulu. Paiko has always delivered beautiful arrangements that my daughter loves! They offer a lot of tropical options. Super creative and artistic. They used to only deliver on certain times/days but it looks like they've expanded which is nice. My daughter lives fairly close but the delivery price seems a little high. They even called us to tell us we needed to pay even more for delivery than what we paid for on the website. So something to factor when you're ordering an arrangement. Pretty and made my daughter happy but pocketbook was a little in shock. I didn't know they offer leis but from what I see online, they look very pretty and creative. Will have to order and see what we think! read more

My friends and I celebrated our amazing friend's bridal shower at Paiko with a kokedama workshop! I was a little afraid to get my hands dirty, and since I'm probably the worst person ever to take care of plants, I wasn't sure I was cut out for it but it was a lot of fun. They let us bring our own food to enjoy before the workshops started outside in the parklet. The owner came and walked us through the process and came around to help whenever we needed. We got to choose from a variety of plants and the whole process took about 15 - 20 minutes. We got to take home our kokedama in a little dish made by Melissa Bow, owner of Via Gelato, which i thought was super cool! Overall a really fun experience that I'd recommend to any friend group! read more

Great store to browse in after having lunch. Lots of fun knickknacks, plants and some artwork. Very friendly staff. Would have loved a plant but hard when you live in the mainland. :) Decent prices and I did buy a couple small prints from one of my favorite artists from back when I lived on Oahu, Peggy Hopper. Great shopping center in downtown Honolulu. read more

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While waiting for my car's oil change, it's always been an errand of mine not to stop by at Paiko. I always tell myself to not buy something but every single time I ALWAYS COME HOME WITH FLOWERS hahaha. I couldn't help it. As someone who loves flowers and plants, you have no idea how much I love this place. It may be pricey for some but I think it's worth it. The staff are always friendly and cheerful. The store is neat and well organized. Parking may be hard on some days but this place is definitely worth your time. Aloha! read more

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Very bad experience. The customer service was terrible -- they didn't even acknowledge us. We felt ignored and unwelcome. I would not recommend this business.Over price plants as well I will never go back read more

In the past two years, I'd say plant prices have definitely shot through the roof. The prices are high and certain plants are extremely hard to come by in person. I saw this place on Yelp and had to swing by! Lucky I did, they had a bunch of hoyas literally right in front of the door way. The best prices you'd ever see for a hoya macrophylla or latifolia...I'm not sure what it is just gotta wait for the blooms. I also got a hoya publicalyx and I'm hoping it's a Royal Hawaiian purple, but won't know until it blooms. The customer service is wonderful when I was there, I had talked to a guy about his mother's hoya kerri and he was extremely sweet. I was in Oahu for 6 months as my husband worked remote so I had accumulated some plants in that time. I carefully took off all the soil on the roots and wrapped it in moist paper towel put them in a ziplock, went through agricultural inspection with a breeze at the airport. If I had known it would be that easy to bring back the plants as a carry on, I would have brought a giant suitcase worth! Anyways, if you are a plant person check them out! read more

Paiko - My two leaf Hoya Macrophylla Albomarginata has been growing super fast it's pushed out four leaves already. The best $12 dollars spent - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Indecisive yup that's me in a nutshell, buuut when I see something I like I know it in a heartbeat and/or figure out how I'm going to have to make it work. I've been trying to slowly learning build my air plant society and figure out how it could work with my lifestyle, places like Paiko is so helpful with both tools and knowledge it's comforting to visit and get inspired. Today from the "Do it yourself" bar I picked up these beautiful green quartz-like rocks that I had to have and can't wait to figure out how to arrange it. They do have two bag sizes small is $7 and large is $14. Beautifully arranged or to get inspired they have so much for you to choose and decide it's so much fun, thank you!! read more

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I was around Kakaako area and found this place! They opened 11am. Today was the first day from stay at home order! Cafe was opened too! This place is amazing. All plants are fresh, pretty and stylish! I was looking for terra-cotta pots but there is a few. Maybe I was there too early so they were busy opening. There are a lot of coin parking around the shop. 4 stars because pots are little bit too pricy! But definitely I come back!!! read more

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Had a great experience at Paiko with a friend the other day. I had always thought Paiko was a place for looking but not buying, and would enjoy window shopping here or glancing at the decor while waiting for my coffee back when Arvo was also in this space. However, my friend was looking for flowers for her dad's birthday, so we decided to check this place out. I was surprised to find that the custom arrangements were very accessible. We didn't know anything about plants and arrangements, and the florist was so helpful. She asked for our budget ($30-$40) and some preferences for types of flowers, colors, etc based on what they had in stock, and she said it would be no problem to create an arrangement within those parameters. She helped us pick out a vase as well and we sat in the cute parklet outside for 20 minutes while she completed the arrangement. The final product was so impressive and my friend's dad loved it. The process was so easy, pleasant, and accessible, and I'm looking forward to coming back! read more

Paiko - Custom made arrangement - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been here so many times I've lost count. The employees are always friendly. The place is always clean. And it is easy to see the employees genuinely love plants by how they care for the plants to the aesthetic of the interior to the type of plants and arrangements they produce. Yes, they are on the slightly more expensive side of the scale, but you will be supporting a small business thrive in an environment with big box stores. Ok, so those big box stores are helpful when doing landscaping projects, I'll give you that. But when you want to do some interior decorating that is pleasing on the eye, whether it is your home or office, support local! My only suggestion: I do wish the employees do enforce their maximum occupancy sign when the store is open. I did see them enforce once, but they are not always consistent. read more

Went here for a haku lei workshop: $70 per person for 1.5 hour session Experience | Our instructor explained the different flowers and plants we were working with and also helped us if we got stuck. Just a really great experience overall, and would recommend if you are interested in learning how to make haku leis. Our haku leis lasted for a few days, just need to keep in the refrigerator. Parking | Street read more

Oh hey, just your favorite plant mom checking out another great plant shop in Honolulu! My family is full of green thumbs, I on the other hand have a half green, half brown thumb. I'm not the best at keeping plants alive but I definitely do try my best. **insert embarrassed emoji face** Lucky for me, Paiko has a wide selection of those hard to kill plants. Making it easy for the half brown, half green thumbs like me to keep something alive. Since the pandemic started, I've become more interested in learning more about plants (and responsibility). Paiko has made it easy to find cool looking plants, pots, vases, garden charms?, etc. They specialize in also providing some pretty low maintenance plants like air plants and succulents, in addition to their gorgeous variety of flowers to create stunning bouquets! On a more recent visit I was really drawn to their cozy corners full of pots, paintings, and hangings. They also have some books, apparel, and other accessories for sale as well. I purchased a Tree Hoo shirt and hat, as well as some cuttings to put in my house. This shop is a little on the pricier side, but I will admit that everything here is made of really great quality stuff and sometimes they bring in some hard to find plants and flowers. I've visited in the past and created a terrarium/succulent garden. Depending on what you get (sand, rocks, pot, decorations, etc.), your terrarium can cost $20+. Not a bad deal considering you get such a cute thing to display. If you're looking to add some color (mostly green) to your life, this place is a must visit! read more

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We stopped into the shop today hoping to find some options for a friend who is currently grieving. We wanted something subtle with whites, greens, and yellows. The shop offered to make us a custom arrangement same day, only took 30 minutes. They did an amazing job honoring the situation and provided us a beautiful arrangement that wasn't too over the top. I will definitely be recommending this shop to my friends for their local floral needs. read more

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What a great concept and interactive store. In the heart of Kakaako, this is a great place to come if you are decorating your home, looking for a gift or wanting to create a gift; even a fun place to take a date for a DIY project. Paiko has plants, succulents, air plants, pottery and vessels for the plants, soil and stone fillers. Each item is ala cart and you put together your creation and pay at the counter. Super easy and fun. The staff is friendly and helpful if you don't know where to start. I came here with vessels I bought at Pier 1 want to create some Christmas presents and found the perfect components. Not sure exactly what I wanted, with a quick lesson and look around, I quickly got the hang of things. Parking is free for the first hour in the garage and you can get validation there after. read more

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This is THEE place to go! I looked into different florists for a bridal bouquet for my elopement and this one caught my eye because of all the different exotic flowers. Their website is so user friendly and the customer service was top notch. We had a sunrise ceremony so I picked up the flowers the afternoon before. They placed them in a nice vase/box for travel and it was so helpful to look perfect for the next morning. Mark was awesome when I showed up! So friendly and seemed genuinely excited for me! You can tell he enjoys what he does. So shout out to him! I also spoke with a female on the phone to confirm my flowers were ready for pick up and she was also very friendly! Even if you're just window shopping, check this place out! The store is so cute with so many eye catching flowers and plants. read more

Paiko - "Soft" bridal bouquet in vase/box for travel - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Paiko is a cute little plant arrangement store that shares space with Arvo & another clothing boutique in Salt at Our Kakaako. I've browsed through the store on earlier occasions but decided to buy some plants while I was waiting for my take away food order from Arvo. They have a small variety of low maintenance plants and some beautiful pin cushion & king protea flowers. I ended up buying two plants (an air plant & mini anthurium) for my office that were on display in cute little pots. They were packed very nicely in a neat cardboard box for transport home. I ended up spending around $50 for 2 plants & 2 pots but I try to support the small business community. It's a good place to pick out a plant, rocks (for the plant base) and pots for a cute, thoughtful, green-friendly gift. read more

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Stopped in to see what this cute little shop is all about. Saw some cool plants and "DIY" succulent plants. After seeing the set up and getting help from Mahina; we decided to give it a try! I've been wanting a new house plant... I had a baby bamboo plant before but these succulents were irresistible! After choosing our plants, we picked our pots and toppings. It was fun getting messy and doing this arts and crafts for our Saturday outing. lol It's as close as we were getting to nature! Plus, we'd be off to a Karaoke Birthday party shortly after! My Hubby had fun making his plant too! He chose nice rainbow pebble toppings. It turned out great! Got our 2 cute little house plants! Yay! Although, it did cost a pretty penny at $45 for 2 of them! Yikes! Then today, I met a girl at the Baby expo who had some cute succulent plants in a box on her booth and said she gets hers at the Kapolei nursery? Or some Kapolei farm... and it's $4 each. But not including the pots and toppings but good option for future purchases. All in all, it was fun and learned how to care for succulents. read more

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Checking out Salt. New mini mall, so everyone's excited to check it out. There's a parking structure right on the side. Here at Paiko's, the wifey and I made a his and hers succulent plant in a vase. Little things ran up to a whopping $45. Plant needs to be watered every 10-12 days. Right up my alley if you know what I mean, lol. Mahina clerk helped us along the way to set us up. She was helpful and we learned a lot about these plants. Mahalo, for the great experience. read more

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Pros: - Cute Shop - cute pots Cons: - poor customer service - overpriced plants - unfriendly employees Seriously won't be coming back here after getting dismissed during repeated visits by one of the shop gals. This is the type of shop that needs friendly employees...that is not the case here unfortunately. Save your money read more

What's just as elusive as the MAC Selena line of cosmetics or Air Jordan 1 Black/Red? FIDDLE LEAF FIG TREES. You read that right! Nurseries on island don't stock them. Home Depot has them off-island and online but won't ship to Hawaii. Amazon...well, it's Amazon and I live in a time of "I want mine now." I've searched the entire island high and low, even in public and private properties for trees such as this only to find them unattainable. Enter PAIKO. To make a long story short - PAIKO can't seem to keep them in stock long enough. I called to put my name on a waiting list. I forgot I had my name on that list during a recent visit and attempted to put it on again only to find that my name was first on that list of fiddle leaf tree owners. So imagine my delight when Christine called earlier this week to tell me that my tree had come in! "Great!! I'll be in FIRST thing in the morning," I told her. I trek from Ewa Beach to town, circling to find street parking so I wouldn't have to carry my tree too far. Kismet. Parking found with time still on the meter. I run to PAIKO and what? CLOSED!! No way! this must be a mistake! There is someone inside the shop so I frantically wave at her to come to the door. It's Courtney (co-owner). "Yea we're closed for construction!....and no, I don't have your tree. We sold it to someone else," she said. At this point I'm getting frustrated and irritated because I made this trip all the way here for nothing. And because she is obviously taking out her frustration over the construction out on me and no longer listening to what I was saying. Come back tomorrow she said. "Listen, I don't have anything to sell you right now even if I wanted to," she patronizingly said and she closed the door and walked away from me. LISTEN: I'm NOT a two year old. I understand what you said. I was simply asking what happened and when is your next shipment. She didn't hear a word I said. RUDE! I was dejected and embarrassed in front of all the strangers around me. Enter Christine who basically said they made a mistake and sold it to someone else who said they were "Vicky." Basically she lied (according to PAIKO) to get my plant. As a consolation for the trip out - Christine gave me two protea blooms (beautiful although on it's last leg - which is ok since I'd just dry them out and use them for an arrangement). Promised to hold a plant for me the following day when they expect a delivery of trees. Most people would NOT come back after being embarrassed and belittled in front of strangers! I certainly wouldn't ever go back despite my love affair for small local businesses. BUT i want my tree! AND she did say they will hold one for me (again) for tomorrows shipment. I wasn't going to hold my breath! Later that day I get a call from Jessica/Jennifer (I apologize I'm terrible with names) stating that they have the trees and will extend a 15% discount since Courtney acknowledged that she was rude to me. Does it make it better? Slightly. Do I trust that they will have my said tree? Slightly. Way to make a comeback PAIKO! It would have been nice for Courtney to have apologized to me personally for that treatment. A win for both of us although I'm still sore from getting a verbal beating. Will I return? Maybe. And only if I'm in the area. read more

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I just attended Paiko's Succulent Garden Workshop and love, love, love the arrangement I brought home. It was a lot of fun putting it together and attending the class taught me how to care for succulents and how to pot them. When you pay for the class, you are paying for the materials for your arrangement. For the Succulent Garden Workshop, we got: decorative planter (We had 3 to choose from) 1 large succulent plant 2 small succulent plants plain rocks for the bottom of the pot soil decorative rocks The two owners, along with another coworker of theirs were really nice and did a great job of explaining how to care for them and how to pot the succulents. There were a few people running late to the class and they were nice enough to wait until the majority of the customers were there. During the workshop, they were readily available for help and to answer any questions that we had. They also said if we had any questions about plants that we currently have and their care to ask them. They were really helpful! I will definitely continue to shop at Paiko and am looking forward to attending another workshop. Succulents are fairly easy to care for; they're pretty low maintenance. I know a lot of people who love succulents but are afraid to buy them because they think they won't survive but the ladies at Paiko will give you all of the tips you need and again, succulents aren't very hard to care for. It's definitely worth a trip out to Kaka`ako to check them out-you'll love what they have to offer! read more

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I've been following Paiko on Instagram and saw they were having a sale off their DIY succulents and since I was going to be in town, I figured I'd go and take a peek. I was pleasantly surprised how cute this shop was. They have ready made arrangements and plants for sale but they also have 2 DIY bars. One for terrarriums and succulent pots. The terrarrium vessels hold air plants. The bar has potting soil and rocks for the succulents and various sands, rocks, moss etc for the terrarriums. I believe there is a "bar fee" depending on how large your vessel is. I decided to make a small succulent pot. It was harder than it looked only because you had to commit to the vessel, commit to the plant, make sure they matched, pot it then commit to the rocks on top! Commitments, commitments! In all it was a really fun project and I hope to be back. This place would also be good for gifts or a group activity together. They also offer workshops. They are in the process of renovations right now but the work is off to the side so it's no problem at all. They will soon have a coffee shop within (Brue) and seating outside and inside the shop! Just hoping I can keep mine alive now! read more

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We love this place! We try to add natural greenery in the condo to liven things up! The staff is always sooo helpful! Helping us pick the right plant for our place. We have two of our favorites...stag horns and sadly, one broke apart. When we asked them for help; they were more than willing to repair it! read more

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I just got two succulents and wanted a cuter planter to put them in. I brought my succulents in and the worker at Paiko was so helpful! I picked out my pots and she showed me how to re-pot the succulents and put soil around them. Then I decorated my little plants with toppings (sand and stones), it turned out cute! Much easier than I thought it would be and kind of a fun DIY little project. Thank you Paiko!! read more

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A few weeks ago, I visited Taste Table to get my Melt fix & came across a postcard for Paiko Hawaii & floral arrangements from this upcoming boutique featuring floral art. It must have been fate because after my second visit to Taste Table, I stumbled upon the actual Paiko Hawaii boutique & fell in love with their decor. As soon as you walk into Paiko Hawaii, you're immediately greeted by their friendly staff who encourage you to look around & explore the various floral arrangements. Paiko Hawaii is a wonderland of local flowers, gorgeous succulents & a variety of gardening books, photos & cards. I'm so happy, I stopped by Paiko Hawaii because I found the perfect Christmas gifts for my Grandma (who adores orchids) & Aunty. I spoke with Courtney (Director of Operations) & Tamara (President & Creative Director) about feeling nervous that I might accidentally kill the plants before Christmas. they reassured me, by giving me directions on how to take care of the plants. Courtney & Tamara suggested I check out their "Green Thumb Basics" section on their website (foolproof guidelines to keep your plants alive) & even told me to call, if I had any questions; with amazing customer service like this, I'm planning to be a return customer & spread the news about this lovely floral boutique. If you're looking for a unique floral arrangement or the perfect gift for your "green thumb" friend, please visit Paiko Hawaii in Kaka'ako. Paiko Hawaii really does "create art from nature" & you'll be glad to know you're supporting a local business who uses locally sourced materials. read more

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This store is just too cute! I thought my 8 year old would love to pot her own succulent at their DIY bar. You can use their soil and toppings such as stones, tumbled glass, and local shells. We ran short of time so we both picked out a succulent to take home. The employee was awesome at explaining to my daughter how to take care of her new succulent. Paiko also carries hand-crafted & locally sourced plant vessels, apothecary goods, stationary, and books. They offer both public and private hands-on workshops. Feeling thirsty? Inside Paiko you will find Brue Bar fulfilling all your coffee needs and free wifi. It's street parking or park at their new parking structure. Love this shop! read more

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I had no idea low maintenance plants (other than cactus) even existed! I came here to find some indoor plants to spruce up my boring dorm room. They have a DIY terrarium bar, pre-made succulent arrangements, and separate pots so you can make your own small arrangements. I bought 2 pre-made arrangements and made one myself at the terrarium bar. The store has a very nice, hip setup--very boutique like and not like a typical florist shop. Tons of street parking in front of the store as well as on the surrounding streets. Go eat at Whole Ox while you're in the area! Crossing my fingers that I can keep these plants alive. *update*. I took the succulent workshop and it's so worth it! It's $40 all inclusive, and comes with a choice of ceramic pot, soil, charcoal, assortment of decorative rocks, plastic animal and hula girl figurines, and 5 succulent plants (choose from a variety, including cactus!). If you were to pay for all of these separately from Paiko they would come out to more than $40. It's $35 if you bring your own container, but if you were to buy the containers separately from Paiko they're worth about $15-20--so just get the container. :). Prepare to get your hands dirty! read more

Paiko - They have a terranium bar! I made the pink blowfish one in the front. At least that one is guaranteed to stay alive! - Florists Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love going to Paiko and just walking around the shop whenever I'm at Salt. The plants are lovely and the pots are so cute. When I have guests staying at my place, I love to get a small tropical bouquet to put in the guest room. Knocked down a star since its so darn expensive! I get it in a way since they are a small business but some of the pricings don't make sense to me. Had to get a job right away when moving to HNL because I was spending all of my money at Paiko! :P read more

This plant store is in the coolest little outdoor hipster anti-mall which contrasts starkly with the more rundown Honolulu area. I almost missed it as I was on my way out and when I spotted it I knew I had to take my house plant loving girlfriend there. I've been with her to a few plant stores and nurseries back in Orange County but my god, this place blew them all out of the water. I'm sure the hawaii weather helps, but this place had mad cool vibes. Beautifully well-kept plants, a self-potting station, every kind of plant accessory, tool, and merchandise you can imagine. I'm glad I got a chance to see this amazing shop and you should check it out too if you're up in the house plant trends. You won't be disappointed. read more

Perfect place to find house plants/flowers and gorgeous gifts! Came here the day before Mother's Day & made my own arrangement for my Mama. Okayyy, I can't take all the credit. The gal working helped me out a great amount. Even with the craziness of Mother's Day, she took time to help me without feeling like I was being rushed. They also had ready-made arrangements, that were extravagant with probably 10-15 flowers/leaves, but I didn't want that much. 5 pieces were perfect. I also came in January to create my own potted succulent at their DIY terrarium bar. We brought our own pot, so we just added soil, succulents, and rocks. Nice selection of different rocks, colorful sand, crystals, etc to make your own creation. Good news: it's still alive!!! read more

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4 stars because its a great ambiance. Great concept but overall cost is on the pricier side $$$$. Flower bar and succlent section very cute. Even the little knick knacks from local artists (cards, pots, jewelry, artsy etc) less than a mile away theres better selection and pricing. read more

In essence, Paiko is a florist selling ridiculously overpriced plants to people who know nothing about plants. They sell succulents, hardy potted plants, and cut flowers in cute ceramic pots. Most of their plants are supplied by other nurseries on-island, and you can find the same succulents at Lowe's, Times, or the local nurseries that supply Paiko for less than a quarter of the price. The ceramic pots are very nice, as few are mass-produced and many are unique, having been made by local artisans. You can either make your own arrangement or discuss flower arrangements with staff and order for events. Price aside, the establishment is clean and the staff are attentive and helpful. If you know nothing about plants and are willing to trade money for expertise and experience, this may be worth your while. If you are willing to spend a little extra time looking on the internet for local nurseries who can provide you the same plants and similar pots for a quarter of the cost, look elsewhere. read more

They seem to have gone out of business, and I'm not surprised. They were rude to their customers and, I'm told, bossy and annoying to their neighboring businesses. read more

Been seeing a lot of hype about this place especially with plants being the trend these days. Cute little spot! Nice set up, cute pots, etc. downside is price is kinda steep but that's not a huge deal for me. Spent some time in there and not once was greeted. Not even a hello from one of two gals working. I'm big on customer service. Prices aren't a huge deal for me. If I want something I'll drop the bills especially to support local businesses. A friendly greeting would've been nice. We are the aloha state after all . You could get better customer service and a friendly greeting with the same plants at Koolau Farmers or the smaller mom and pop shops in Waimanalo. read more

Came to arvo one morning coincidentally because it is located inside of paiko and fell in love with the Swiss cheese plant. I loved the way that it looked! I decided to come back here later and purchased one and also some sand for my air plants. The staff was very helpful and I loved how knowledgeable they were! I live in a condo and I need plants that can survive indoors! I love that all their plants are meant for that specific reason! They have lots of air plants and succulents that you can create there. They also have pots for sale as well. Going in this store gives me so much inspiration to decorate my home with greenery! It has definitely made my house brighter with the plants! Will be back here to purchase more plants in the future to add to my collection! read more

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I used to love going to Paiko. I loved the aesthetics, the plants, and the location...BUT for me customer service is EVERYTHING. As a shopper I like to be greeted. I understand if you're busy but if I'm the only customer in the store I would like a little acknowledgement. I've shopped here many times but I think I've had it. Whenever I would ask one of the workers about how to care for a plant I felt like I was bothering them. At first I thought it was just their personalities but I've witnessed on a couple of occasions when people they knew came in, their mood changed along with their willingness to help. Everything in general is a little overpriced. I say just save yourself some money and go to Mari's Urban Garden that just opened on Cooke Street. Customer service and quality of plants is so much better. read more

I grew up in a household where my grandparents and parents grew almost all of our produce. Lettuce? Check! Papayas? Check! Mountain Apples? Check! Green onions? Check! Avocados? Check! You get the gist. And although my family grows everything from orchids to lilikoi, I somehow cannot manage to keep anything alive! Roses? Dead. Lettuce? Dead. Orchids? Dead. Basil? Dead. Chives? Dead. Don't even get me started on pets. Oy. So when my friends suggested we visit Paiko, I'll admit I was a little hesitant. More things to add to my kill list I thought! But what is completely wonderful about Paiko is that not only do they have a beautiful assortment of cut flowers, but they have almost kill proof plants as well! They have lots of air plants and succulents, which require little water and almost no TLC at all! Now that's my kind of plant! (Photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=oS0YFMlVjy1rsv53ajx2UQ#cV_l2LHR98p9-lXHuFn94Q) (Photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=oS0YFMlVjy1rsv53ajx2UQ#XKQ-92C_icc5dqX8i5A5CA) (Photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=oS0YFMlVjy1rsv53ajx2UQ#eWz-ggbGaTq74PBHYek5nw) The girls that own Paiko are really friendly and you can tell they're very passionate about their business. They'll instruct you on exactly how to take care of your plants so that you too can feel like a capable plant caretaker rather than a plant serial killer (points to self). On our last visit my friend Grant purchased a beautiful terrarium for Valentine's day (Photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=oS0YFMlVjy1rsv53ajx2UQ#oS0YFMlVjy1rsv53ajx2UQ) It was so adorable! If you're trying to find an alternative to the standard dozen roses, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND you pre-order a terrarium for your sweetheart. Not only does it require very little care, but it's something that can live on past the standard 5 days. The terrarium was about $60 but considering a dozen roses on Valentine's day can cost you $100+, I think it's quite the deal. They've got a nice big assortment of V-day options if you're looking for something out of the ordinary. Cut flowers and greens at Paiko range from $2.50-$7, and air plants/succulents run from $15-$60. (Photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=oS0YFMlVjy1rsv53ajx2UQ#IGb36MTwwxrAVIDJG5SIWg)They've also got these wonderful hanging pots that are completely adorable if you're looking for something interesting to decorate your home or office. (Photo: http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=oS0YFMlVjy1rsv53ajx2UQ#IruMrLSr_XjTo0bDaWyggg) Located in Kaka'ako, right next door to Taste, Paiko is MUST VISIT shop for anyone looking to add a little green to their life. read more

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It's the eve of Valentine's Day 2013 and you just found out today that tomorrow is the big day. Let's face it, you're a guy and you can recall the Superbowl like it was just yesterday, recite the last sixteen winners of the NBA Finals, and you watch baseball once in a while between other sports since it's on most of the year. But knowing which day out of the 365 days is Valentine's Day? Forget it. You're better off asking if we like your new Burberry bag- in which we'd respond with "that's the one's between the strawberries and blueberries, right?". But you're in luck! A new and unique flower boutique in Kakaako called Paiko is your golden ticket into her good graces. Trust me, she can smell grocery store flowers a mile away; don't chance it this year and end up having to eat cup-a-noodle till Independence Day and just go to Paiko. Doesn't matter if "Last Minute" is practically your middle name, this shop has a good selection of succulents, flowers, leaves, ferns, and more that is a very different look and feel from your traditional florist. I wandered here with two beautiful ladies after enjoying a lazy Saturday morning at high tea. Feeling especially feminine, it was only fitting to visit a flower shop. To Paiko we go! Finding the perfect gift for the lucky lady in your life is always tough. Gotta keep it fresh and new right? A dozen red roses is so 90's. Unless you want to be as relevant as the cast of Dawson's Creek, I recommend stepping up your game. Perusing around, I found Paiko and thumbed through their Valentine's Day selection which is very different than the big bright bouquets and arrangements from traditional florists. Let's find something meaningful, but fun, intriguing, and beautiful- just like that special someone in your life. Two words, Love Terrarium. http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=p2kH5VvB212cXHBdT3B8wg#V0tW8EHkFsY0US4ocmOCMg Paiko describes this studly apothecary jar as: "A mini woodland oasis. This self contained little world is created with humidity loving shade plants, ferns, and mosses. Your terrarium is a self-sustaining ecosystem and requires very little maintenance. It's also fun to watch the water cycle that takes place in each little system- water evaporates from the leaves of the plants, condenses on the glass, trickles down to moisten the soil, and then is reabsorbed by the plant's roots- starting the cycle again." This one-of-a-kind gift would strike the fancy of the Phoebe Buffay's around the world (and no, it isn't from the Pottery Barn) as well as intrigue the Ms. Frizzle's. Check out their website for a full listing of the Vday Menu. http://www.paikohawaii.com/valentine-s-flower-menu/ Walking through the store is definitely an experience, getting to see all the different presentations and arrangements rarely (if any) seen in Hawaii. Here are some beautifully glazed planters with succulents- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=p2kH5VvB212cXHBdT3B8wg#pxcWkUE8qSSC7kSgAbMi9A Some wall-mounted Staghorn Ferns- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=p2kH5VvB212cXHBdT3B8wg#GjaGRC2mr6LxZVFxeGoVXA @Boozleford meticulously examining the craftsmanship of the air plants and their hanging baskets- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=p2kH5VvB212cXHBdT3B8wg#l0BvkpN1g-ntQAB_UXYNlQ Red planters with succulents- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=p2kH5VvB212cXHBdT3B8wg#HHYQNt8sdzQJDePiNhBQyg Earthen planters with succulents (I would definitely love one of these for my office, hint, hint)- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=p2kH5VvB212cXHBdT3B8wg#suPy78F6Gxfn_-YSmhWsMw Anthuriums and Monstera- http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/paiko-honolulu?select=p2kH5VvB212cXHBdT3B8wg#qmYruHD8XO3_BOhogUockw Definitely go check it out, they also have tons of other great offerings with a great selection. You'll find fishtail palms, mink protea, hala, snapdragons, lady slippers, shinobu ferns, fern curls and more! Be sure to talk story with Courtney and Tamara! They were extremely helpful and are experts in sourcing and give you the inside scoop on all their new projects! They are currently working on an upside down ceiling orchid vase. The orchid grows inverted and a water reservoir slowly release moisture into the soil cavity. Pretty darn cool. The shop is located smack dab between Keawe and Coral on Auahi. Can't miss it. read more

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