This is my go-to for anything plant related. Need to buy a new plant, repot one, or just figure out…read morewhy yours isn't thriving? This is the place. Everyone on staff is genuinely helpful and knowledgeable. What I also love is that you can reach out to them through their Instagram with plant questions and they actually respond. That kind of accessibility is rare and really sets them apart. Highly recommend to any plant lover in the area!

Went here on the experience of a neighbor to find a new and easy to care for house plant for our…read moresmall apartment. There are 100's of plants to choose from - we needed something to bring color and interest to our table. John the manager helped us find a great new plant from Brazil that has been simple to care for and gives us the color we needed. The shop is upstairs and a lovely light filled spot to visit.

Waltz in to check this place out, glad I did! Easily one of the best plant shops in the city if you…read moreare an actual plant person or someone who is just looking for a desk plant. What stood out was how well curated the store was. A table full of airplants, a section for calathea, larger plants like money trees and rubber trees, special begonia, crystals and substrate like spagnum moss and perlite! Once my plant ban is over, I am going to come back here.

This place truly goes above and beyond. When I needed to replace a string of hearts that I had…read moreoverloved, the staff went out of their way to track one down for me. I always enjoy talking to them about plant care -- they are warm, knowledgeable, and genuinely feel like part of the community. The plants here are healthy and well cared for, unlike what you'd find at some big box stores. Do yourself a favour and support this shop!

Tyler was so nice and helpful! Very beginner friendly! He packaged all my plants in a nice box for…read moreme which made it way easier for me to carry it up my multiple flights of stairs. Excited to go to the houseplant parenting workshop!

Plant parenting class for beginners! So happy I found this place. Would highly recommend.read more

I'm devastated to hear that Succulence is closing!…read more I've always stopped by whenever I walk down Cortland to admire their beautiful plant collection. The plants are really healthy and they have a wide range of pots and moss planters for sale as well as other plant-y trinkets. The prices are a bit expensive, but for the value and care provided, I feel it's well worth it. The employees have always been really kind and helpful. I've gone just to ask for help and advice on plants I've purchased there, and plants I didn't, and I've always walked away feeling more ready to tackle my plant concerns. They're currently having a final sale event with almost everything 35% off -- so stop by to check out what they have left, say a tearful goodbye, and pick up a sticker to remember them by! Bernal Heights will miss you!

Came for a private group activity and really enjoyed the experience!…read more You will start by selecting your vessel. Succulence offers a good variety from glass terrariums, classic ceramic pots, to vertical gardens or mossy rocks in all different sizes. Some vessels are a flat rate whereas others are build by the minute (yes, you read this right). There were also many varieties of succulents and cacti to choose from. The staff will walk you through compatibility between plants and also compatibility with your work schedule/ability to care for your new plant babies. You will pay for each plant separately as well. In the planting activity, everything is provided for you - tools, gloves, a rainbow assortment of sand and rocks, moss, driftwood...whatever you can imagine! I love my final product! I also really enjoyed the activity overall BUT I also admit that it was a little pricier than what my friends and I originally thought (because we didn't know about the time rate). It's definitely something to keep in mind if you choose to build at Succulence.

Definitely worth a visit. The plants are great, and the planters bring an extra layer of joy…read more Urban Scout has an excellent selection of indoor plants and artistic planters with helpful and friendly staff! It's on 24th street across from the Noe Valley town square, next to the J line. The owner, Santiago, who studied interior design, provides many unique and beautiful planters and plants that you won't usually see at other plant shops. Planters are priced fair for being quality, unique pieces on their own. Many are designed and painted by artists. Other things they sell include lighting, ceramics, candles, blankets, and plant care. It's always a pleasure to browse their rotating selection! The staff are awesome (shout out to Jonathan and Madeline!). They're super nice and helpful in finding the perfect plants and planters in a range of sizes to fit your space and needs, and how to take care of them. Just ask!

I was just browsing in the neighborhood and wandered into this very cute plant shop that has a lot…read moreof beautiful native plants worth buying as Christmas presents! It's worth looking around - just to be close to indoor nature!

Is there such a thing as a special occasion nursery? Maybe a garden temple or a garden of worship?…read moreYes? Okay good. Then this is my special occasion garden of worship temple to plants nursery. It's where I go to celebrate major life events ...with plants and garden furniture purchases. I still also go to sit in the garden if I need a quiet place to think. There isn't a Ritual Coffee there anymore, but they don't seem to mind if you a being a drink (All Good is around the corner.) As I age, and my janked up knee worsens, and the City puts up barriers for people with mobility issues, I can't always get to my preferred thinking spots in the City's lovely parks. This is a very good substitute with easy parking. We had our wedding reception in Golden Gate Park when we were young and broke. If you have money you could have it here as they rent it out for just such occasions. It would be a lovely venue.

There are few places one can go in the world to find solace, inspiration, connect with…read morecompassionate people and come away with beautiful things and a plan to keep them alive. Welcome to Flora Grubb! A week or so ago, I was desperately trying to find the right plants for especially difficult spots in my garden project. I was pressured by time and money as the landscapers were almost done and I was way over my budget, and had been experiencing conflicting advice from Claude, Chat and Gemini. After grilling multiple other garden centers near me, I remembered Flora Grubb, drove across the bridge and rushed to the counter to beg for help. Elena laughed, and like a true medical professional they reviewed every symptom, asked detailed questions about conditions and worked their diagnostic skills, taking me through the magical property introducing me to things I had never considered and double checking the minutiae of size and conditions whenever I expressed doubt. After my first round I found Andee who again offered the same generosity in solving another mystery. The beauty of the plants and the uplifting spirit of both these women were nothing short of healing. As I was ringing out for the second time, I asked about my gardenia and Flora, herself started to laugh - "oh, she won't like it here" she said. When I explained that I wanted to bring a bit of my grandmother into my garden, she smiled and came up with a plan to help me provide the best conditions. I left with a car full of plants, inhaling the lovely smells of the soil and feeling like I had spent the day at a meditation retreat. We are so lucky to have a place like Flora Grubb in the Bay. As the world gets crazier, it is a comfort to know a sanctuary is waiting in Bayview.

This is the most incredible plant store - I could spend an entire afternoon walking through here. I…read morevisited on a Saturday afternoon, and it was packed. The store itself isn't huge, so there was limited space to shop. The employees were so kind and warmly welcomed all the customers. I was impressed by the sheer selection of plants in this tiny store. Every single plant imaginable can be found here, from tiny succulents to leafy monsteras. The selection of orchids was particularly gorgeous. I can't wait for my next plant purchase here!

This is a very lovely plant store in the Japantown mall. It's not a large store but there's a good…read morevariety of plants along with some really interesting containers for plants. The last time I stopped by I couldn't resist getting an octahedron-shaped container for one of my air plants and also a little plant dude. There are a bunch of cool-looking bonsai trees too but I'm not ready to commit to taking care of one of those. My son and I also enjoy gazing up longingly at the Nepenthes (pitcher plants) that hang from above - they all look very healthy with large pitchers and glossy leaves. Maybe one day we'll get one from here. In the meantime we'll keep checking back.

I have purchased several plants as gifts and for myself over the years. The plants have done well…read more The selection is pretty good. There are some interesting succulents to pick from. The owner is very knowledgeable about what plants need. The trees look very interesting but wouldn't fit in my apartment. I think they are good deals and it is nice supporting local business.

I was extremely excited to see a local plant shop here in Soma! I spent several hundred dollars…read morethere- and have 2 $15 dollar plants left to show for it. I was told if there is an issue to bring the plant in right away to be looked at- I did so with my $40 money tree, and the $45 Persian Shield- both were rotted, dried out, and dead within ONE WEEK. The owner offered to try to "salvage" my $50 brandly new purchased plant- and weeks later said he couldn't "bring it back to life" When I asked what we could do about the situation, seeing as I have spent a lot more money than I should have shopping there- he basically told me it was my fault the plant died- so nothing he could do. He also blamed me for the money tree still having been banded at the roots- which causes root rot. (He did not once mention to cut the bottom band from the tree trunk for optimal root growth) Long story short- don't waste your time, or money- a simple gesture of maybe a small discount, or offering me another smaller plant would have went miles, but I'm disgusted by the lack of customer appreciation especially in a small community like the SoMa. I will absolutely not spend another dime there. The whole experience with him today left a completely sour taste in my mouth. Do not recommend- shop around for options (even Trader Joe's plants have done better in all the years I've been a plant mama- I say go there first - plants are $8 and Ive had mine from Trader Joe's for YEARS!)