With the hundreds of plant nurseries across Los Angeles, this is THE PLACE to go to. Hands down. No questions asked. I first started coming here during the beginning of the pandemic (like how everyone picked up plant hobbies during that time) and have consistently gotten to know several of their workers here. Lynn, Phillip, and Elton have been so extremely helpful since the beginning, I've never had a bad experience here. To date, I've bought over 6 plants here and have brought a handful of friends who have also chosen their new plant babies to take back home. Elton is not only patient with you but extremely knowledgeable about a various of plants - including some special rare plants that they will get from time to time. I've never felt rushed into buying a new plant and he will never ever try to upsell something to me just for them to "earn money" in fact, he has done the exact opposite. The new building I moved into unfortunately doesn't get as much light as my last building and Elton has turned me away from serval of my favorites due to the lack of light they would be receiving. Not many plant nurseries or small businesses in general will actually care for and consider these factors. He has helped introduce new plants for me into my home I've never imagined having! They have an amazing Yelp check in discount and from there you can create a rewards program with your phone number to earn points equivalent to money towards your next plant purchases! There is absolutely something here for everyone if you give that plant a chance :) Thank you Rainbow, I can't wait to continue growing my collection! read more

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We saw all the great reviews and decided to stop by. We've been wanting to add a few plants to our home but felt so overwhelmed. As soon as we walked in we were greeted and met Elton. He is so knowledgeable and beyond helpful. It made us excited instead of scared. He gave us all the information needed to maintain our new babies. Truly a fun and amazing experience. We will be sending our friends and neighbors here. Definitely coming back for more. Thank you Elton! read more

Rainbow - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Better prices and varieties than Mickey's. Elton is a huge sweetheart and answers all of your questions about plant care and the different species. Weekends are a mess but with the variety of rare plants I can see why. What I bought during my trip: 3 begonias at $10 each 1 fish tail hoya $58 1 anthurium insigne $45 1 philodendron pink princess $54 Variegated prayer plant Calathea $15 Soursop tree $25 Some random selections no one could tell me the name of too. A great experience read more

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What a hidden gem of a place! Elton was supppper nice. I had a fiddle leaf fig emergency and he helped me repot it and gave me all the pointers on what I should do. Warned me about what to expect in the next two weeks. I will definitely be back for more plants!! :) read more

Rainbow - Repotting my tree - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

This is the spot to go for all you plant lovers (and first timers like me too!). As I was strolling around being indecisive, Elton came to my rescue. He was incredibly helpful trying to find me the right plant stand while working with my budget. I also overheard him help another customer deciding what type of plant to get and it's care needed. On top of all that, he has the more cheery attitude that just makes you feel very welcomed. He made it easy for me to sign up for their rewards program despite the fact that I don't come out to Chinatown too often. (But because I did sign up, I left my phone number where he was able to reach out to me when he found my dog's shoe. This is a complete side story, but I lost my dog's shoe and was walking around looking for it but gave up. A few hours later, I got a voicemail that he found it!!! He was so kind to walk out to my car when I came to pick it up as well, so I wouldn't need to park. Elton, you're seriously the best!) Anyways, even if he didn't just find my dog's missing glass slipper.. I would still give this place more than 5 stars if I could just for their selection and friendly customer service. I was so happy going home with my new plant stand and a plant. I will definitely be back even if it's a bit further for me. Note: They validate parking for the garage next door. This is a huge plus considering how difficult it can be to find parking in Chinatown. read more

Rainbow - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

This is such a hidden gem! I grew up in Chinatown and have passed this area countless times, but I never took notice of this shop until my friend told me about it. The store is located on Spring street, right next to the Gold Line station. The front of the shop is unassuming, but make sure you walk towards the back where all the beautiful plants are! They have SO many affordable plants and cute designs for planters. I've been searching for indoor plants/planters at Home Depot, Target, and Amazon.. all of which are overpriced. I bought my two plants (one small and one medium size) and two planters for less than $80, which included the Yelp discount. BRING CASH! I think you might get another discount if you don't use a credit card, but I could be wrong.. Most importantly, they have staff who are really friendly and aren't pushy, which I appreciate. I really dislike shopping in Chinatown sometimes because some store workers are super persistent about making you buy stuff and if you don't they get upset. But Rainbow is a genuine business and the younger gentleman who helped me was knowledgeable. When he didn't know the answer to my questions, he went to ask the store owner or his coworker for suggestions/recommendations. I appreciate their honest business! They also validate for the parking lot nearby or there's also street parking. Overall, I'm in loved with both of my Ruby Rubber and Snake plants! It's amazing to see an authentic Chinatown family business thrive in this time of gentrification! It makes me so happy! I'll be back for more plants! read more

Rainbow - snake plant - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Been really into greenery lately and wanted to add some color to my office and make my apartment a bit more inviting. The staff here are very friendly and knowledgeable. I was previously at a nursery closer to home but I didn't like that there wasn't a person in sight to assist me. We drove out of our way to stop by Rainbow since I knew the price was very reasonable and the service was great the last time I visited. They have a wide selection of houseplants. I do not have a green thumb whatsoever and I was looking for indoor plants that do not require direct sunlight. I was assisted by Elton and he recommended me several plants that fits my requirements. I ended up getting a snake plant and a parlor palm for my desk. He went above and beyond and went through their inventory to make sure I got the healthiest plant. He explained the care instructions for both plants. I was looking for a planter as well and he recommended several that would go well with my parlor palm. They did not make me feel rushed whatsoever. I highly recommend this place and am definitely coming back when I'm looking for more plants. read more

Rainbow - Parlor palm for my office desk - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

Pros: 1. Large Variety of Plants 2. Helpful and Knowledgeable Staff 3. Yelp Discounts 4. Competitive Pricing 5. Parking Adjacent to the Shop **Note: $5.00 All Day Parking 6. Centrally Located (Chinatown) Cons: 1. Pricing 2. Location I live near Culver City. I spent more time getting there than I actually did shopping. I bought a Fiddle Leaf Tree, Snake Plant and an Aloe Plant. After discounts I spent approximately $70 and was initially quite pleased. However, Home Depot has similar offerings but with planters included for the Fiddle and Snake. The Fiddle seemed a little less robust at Home Depot though. I gave Rainbow 5 stars because it's a little gem of a shop and will be going back again for the hard to find plants. Otherwise, I'll be shopping at Home Depot for basic plants. read more

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Got a white princess. I almost killed it by overwatering but it was strong enough to be saved. read more

Rainbow - White princess philodendron - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

I was so fortunate for coming across Rainbow, in Chinatown Los Angeles. Elton, who worked there was the star. Not only was he patient and caring, he is also incredibly passionate about plants and helping customers. What was really remarkable is that he still remembered us from our previous visit, which was six months ago! This level of attention is truly impressive and speaks to his commitment in providing best service. During my visit, he helped us change soil for our two dying plants, as well as adding supporting sticks. He was knowledgeable and provided us advice on how to properly water and care for our plants. The shop itself offers a wide variety of plants and accessories. It is clear that the owner takes pride in his work and goes above and beyond for their customers. Overall I would highly recommend Rainbow to anyone looking for high quality plants and exceptional customer service. I certainly will be back for all my future plant needs. Thanks for such a warming experience! read more

Unbeatable Price Health & Beautiful Plants Amazing Customer Service I bought 2 plants the corn plant and ming aralia 17 days ago on March 31 and repotted them in my 15" tall planters. I'm so happy with my purchase because they are healthier and cost less than Home Depot. The best part was the customer service they are very nice people and helpful with all the questions I had at store and even when I called them a couples days later asking them for advice on caring for the plants I bought. The only plant I had prior to these 2 was my snake plant. read more

Rainbow - Corn plant - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

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I also got into the indoor houseplant craze during COVID. I've shopped around at different nurseries, and Rainbow is always the best in consistency: healthy, cheap, and selection. I've bought a bushy fiddle leaf, Monstera, various pothos, dracaena and more. Pricing varies depending on the size of the plant, small $5-$10. Medium $15-$30. Large up to $40- $100ish I believe. read more

Rainbow - Part of my plant collection - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

Came here randomly as our last stop on our Chinatown excursion to get an indoor houseplant and so glad we did! Huge selection of indoor plants for low to medium light environments and great prices. We were helped by two staff members who were friendly and knowledgeable about plant names and how to care for them. We were enamored by the Calathea Ornata small plant. Come and support these independent and local nurseries like Rainbow and I guarantee you will find a pot of gold, or at least, a potted plant at the end of your purchase! read more

Friendly and lots of plant options in a small shop. Plants are healthy and affordable. Must go!

I absolutely adore this little shop!! I've been looking for a place to shop for a new indoor plant, but wasn't looking to drive to Hollywood and spend $100+ on plants. So I stumbled onto Rainbow in Chinatown. It's located on spring in Chinatown, but luckily on the street stalls instead of actually inside the mall shops, so it was easy to find. They had dozens of gorgeous indoor plant options and every person that talked to me to help my shopping experience was super friendly. I ended up getting an algaonema plant about a medium size for $15!! Super affordable and healthy. Also got a planter and a stand for roughly $30. I can't wait to come back to buy some more table top options! *street parking in the front& also validation for the parking lot for 1 hour. read more

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SO HAPPY I FOUND THIS PLACE ON YELP! I was so happy I found this place when I stopped here on my way home from the LA flower district and was blown away. Don't let the smaller size fool you, this place is jam-packed with a variety of beautiful and healthy plants! Super friendly. Spot on pricing. Will absolutely be back. read more

If I could give more stars I would! Rainbow is my favorite place to go plant shopping! Hands down, PERIOD. A little shop tucked away in Chinatown is everything you will ever need. Elton is the absolute BEST. Impeccable service from him and the rest of the staff. Shoutout to Michelle too! Always helpful when Elton is sharing his tip with the busy crowd. If you have any doubts in diving into to this they can direct you to a plant you are not going to kill on your first try. I appreciate all the knowledge gained here and I will always recommend this place to people. One thing I love here is the price tags have care tips which so helpful when you get come and forget what they said. Plants are happy here and they usually have little baby leaves waiting to give you some luck. Great pricing - one of the best I have ever experience. They have a wide variety and every week there is always something new to add to your collection. My advice is too look everywhere - even look up at the ceiling they have plants all over the shop that you might miss. In the back they have a great selection of pots. Their pots & stands are super cute I want them all... They range from about 12-40 bucks? I mean reasonable if you ask me. Do not skip out on this place if you are looking for plant babies. You will not regret spending an hour in here. Because, I can and have spent over an hour in here!When I decided I wanted to become a plant mom this is one of my first stops. Honestly for 2 months straight I came every weekend. Couple times, I came twice in one weekend... No shame in my game here. Being a plant mom is a serious addiction. I have no regrets. They have a validated one hour parking so take advantage of that; next two/three door down from the shop inside the garage. Support RAINBOW and all it's glory. read more

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Been wanting one of these to spread the cheery cheeries amongst my family. It feels well made and smoothe to touch whereras it's ancestors felt more plastic. Would recommend. read more

Rainbow - Cat statue, cat decor, lucky cat, maneki neko cat - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

After having lunch in Chinatown, my bf, brother and I decided to stop by Rainbow after seeing awesome reviews on Yelp. We've been meaning to get a few more indoor house plants and Rainbow has a great selection. On a Saturday afternoon, we had a little trouble finding street parking so we parked in a nearby parking lot two blocks away that charged $5/day. The shop is super stocked full of so many different kinds of plants. Elton and Linh are both super helpful, friendly and knowledgeable about all the plants. They can speak English, Cantonese and Vietnamese. Don't hesitate to ask questions and don't forget to look up and if you're interested in the trees/plants up higher - they're happy to explain watering and care tips about all the plants they have and also help bring anything down to let you have a better look. We saw a great fiddle leaf fig tree that we wanted to take home, but we still have to evaluate our space and decide what size we want. Ultimately, we decided on a robust rubber plant that's great for purifying the air in a perfect corner of our bedroom and two matching snake plants as air purifiers for my bf's parents night stands. Extra thanks to Elton for helping us repot the rubber plant in a larger pot to take home too! read more

Rainbow - Our new Rubber Plant - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

A great variety of pots/ plants. Green thumb or not they will help you fine the right plant for you. Nothing compares to Rainbow Qualities. Freshly stock live plants arrived daily, with the best quality around town. This is the place where I would recommend my friends, family, co-workers, and everybody else who are looking for plants. On the other side of plants, they also sell trinket, buddha figurines, other displayable items to make your place stand out. I highly recommend Rainbow to Locals and Visitors, anybody visiting L.A. chinatown. Go stop by. Family and Friendly staff. FYI. RAINBOW IS THE ONLY ONE AND ORIGINAL SHOP TO CARRY LIVE PLANTS IN L.A. CHINATOWN. They have been in the same location for decades. If I have a extra Star to give that would be for awesomeness service. read more

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If I could give them 10 stars I would, but the perfect 5 star rating is seriously no joke. I recently joined the plant craze after moving into a new place trying to decorate and have been on the hunt for plants. I've been to multiple nurseries around LA but this one is probably my favorite because of the customer service and the kind people who work here. All of them are so nice, patient, knowledgeable, and are always so willing to help you out, regardless of how busy they are (& they are pretty friggin busy during this time). When my friend was making up her mind about what plant she wanted to buy, I had a really nice chat with one of the owners (I'm so sad I didn't get her name) but she was so nice and her husband worked at the shop as well. SELECTION: They had a wide selection of common and rare houseplants, but their selection always changes based on availability. When I was there, they had pilea peperomioides (Chinese money plant), peperomioide frost, Chinese money tree, rubber tree, tri color rubber tree, pink rubber tree, monstera adansonii, regular monstera, Chinese Evergreen (Lady Valentine), a few indoor palms, neon pothos, golden pothos, satin pothos, marble queen pothos, I can't even name them all, but I believe you can call or message them to ask if they have availability on any of the plants you want before you go there! PRICING: Out of all the nurseries I have been to, their pricing is actually one of the most reasonable for the variety and size of the plants that they sell. If you check in on Yelp you can get 10% off and they have a free membership you can join to get points! They also had a nice selection of pots in the back that are also reasonably priced. I bought a pot with a stand for approximately $25, which would have been $35+ online. Overall, I love this store as well as the people so I will definitely be back! read more

I got these plants from Rainbow 2 months ago and they have been growing as per the care instructions given to me by an employee. Service here is WONDERFUL! The selection is also very vast with incredibly affordable prices. Can't wait to get more plant babies at Rainbow! read more

Rainbow - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Love this place! They have some rare plants here. Their plants are usually lush, and a great deal! Their pots are super cute, and fairly priced or such a good deal! Street parking available if you can find it. Parking lot is on same side of the place if you can't find street parking. It is 1 hr free when you buy something and get validated! New stuff every weekend! Got a watermelon peperomia plant this weekend that I've been searching for a while now! I am so happy! They got cute little money trees too .. they have money trees in all sizes. My friend got one for $7. Pathos joy & snow queen pathos. They also have string of turtles. This trip got marble pathos for $3.5 & watermelon peperomia $8 read more

Rainbow - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

Attention Pandemic Plant Parents (and all other plant parents and plant parents-to/be)!! You must check out Rainbow for some great prices on all the popular plants. I've been looking to add more plants to my place since I'm working from home now and wanted to make the place a little nicer. I came across Rainbow and was really impressed with the selection, prices, and quality of the plants --- they look so healthy! Fiddle lead figs, snake plants, "UFO" plants (pilea?), pothos, monstera, succulents --- they've got it all along with a wide variety of cute planters. I've been to many plant shops, browsed they Flower District stores in DTLA, and even a few nurseries, and although prices are all competitive, Rainbow had the healthiest looking plants and AMAZINGGGGG service. Every person we encountered were so friendly and helpful. A young girl with glasses helped answered our questions and the owner (i think) drilled a hole into the planter we picked. A similar planter runs on average about $15 more in Amazon. We paid about $45 for a nice, ceramic, 12-inch planter. There was a 10% discount for checking in on Yelp on top of a small cash discount. You won't find fruit/veggie plants here, but you'll definitely find a nice house plant. We will for sure be back for more additions to our plant family. read more

Oh man where do I even begin?! This local family owned plant shop is definitely my favorite place to go when I am looking for a plant for myself or for my friends. They have very healthy & very clean plants and best of all, really great pricing. Also the manager Elton is so knowledgeable and patient. He will answer any of your questions in depth no matter how busy he is and will help you get the plant on that wish list of yours. I have been here about 5 times in the last few months and their service is always top notch. I was actually here earlier today and Filips was there unloading the new shipment. There was a group of us with googly eyes just waiting for him to unload these new plants and in this intense heat, he was super patient and kindly asked what we were looking for as he was doing his best to get all the plants off the truck. I can't say enough how great this shop is. I bring all my friends here that have joined the covid lockdown plant craze. It has become something to look forward to during these difficult times. And lastly in terms of covid preparation, all the staff wear masks and try to keep their distance when they speak to you. There is hand sanitizer provided and at the register and of course you can't enter without a mask as well. It is a smaller shop but everyone is pretty respectful of each other's space and tries to keep their distance. All I can say is that I'm so grateful that they are open right now because taking care of plants has become therapy/ healing for me. Thank you Rainbow! Oh wait one more thing...you can park in the parking structure and get free 1hr validation! Huge plus as well that parking is easily accessible in this busy area. read more

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I ABSOLUTELY love this place!! From the wide selections of small to large size indoor plants, planters, and incense holders for Buddha alter, Rainbow will definitely make you happy. Special thanks to Phillip who was so pleasant and patient with all of my questions. He offered instructions on how to care for your plants as well. I'm a lifetime customer read more

Rainbow - New purchase. LOVE - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

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I have been on the lookout for rare plants. After seeing all the common plants you see at nurseries, you definitely want something different in your collection. This is the place to get them! Now I'm not the type to spend my time of day to leave a review.. EVER! (I think this is my first review)....but my time there was simply amazing. When I got there, there was a line on the side of the store to buy rare/exotic plants. As we were waiting in line, one of the staff members were making sure we were doing ok (I'm sorry I don't remember your name! She's a super tiny girl with long black hair and glasses). She was so sweet and offered us refreshments and even asked if I wanted to take a peek at the plants just to see what they had so I wouldn't be waiting in line if I didn't see anything I liked. Eltons selection was fantastic! He had a lot of anthuriums, Thai constellation monstera, PPP, alocasia and some philodendrons for a ridiculous low price. Some are already in LECA so if you're in that LECA lifestyle, you won't have to convert it. If you aren't, They will tellyou how and when to convert it. He limits one per person because he really cares about his plant babies and wants the plants to go to a good home and not just be sold online to make a quick buck. To top off the amazing prices already, they give you a additional 10% off if you check into yelp and also another discount just because! My boyfriend and I actually came yesterday and he lost his wallet. I asked if someone had turned in a missing wallet and he said no one did. But he then offered to check the security cameras to check and if he did find out if we lost it there, he would call me. I mean, most store owners would just say no and leave it at that..(we found it by the way!) But the customer service here is just great. In fact, he even apologized that we lost our wallet and gave us another discount on top of the discount that we were already receiving! Staff is awesome, plants are amazing. Def coming back at least 2-3 times a month to spend my coin. Thanks Elton! My beautiful Thai constellation and PPP read more

Rainbow - Thai constellation - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

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Rainbow offers the best plants, pottery, and price around in Chinatown. Their staff members, especially Elton, are all super friendly and helpful. They will try to find the plant you are looking for even if they don't currently have it at their store. I have bought a handful of plants from here and I know they always give me the best prices. Sign up for their rewards program to get extra discounts on all of your purchases. AND, they validate 1 hr free parking when you park in the garage behind their store. Tip: They restock every Friday, so go Friday afternoon to check out their new selection of plants!! read more

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This place is such a hidden gem for plants and planters in LA. I actually live in San Diego, but I stopped by here when I was in LA. It's right next to Chinatown, so we stopped by after lunch on a Saturday. The store itself is small and very tight, but all the employees have masks on and are very helpful. I came in looking for the watermelon peperomia but they unfortunately ran out :( Instead I got myself a big 8'' planter for ~$17! It's super cute and I was surprised how affordable it is. Especially in today's plant raving days, I felt like the prices here were extremely fair for the quality. They have a large selection of plants inside and outside of the store. I'm kind of a plant noob, but I saw some really rare plants going for like ~$200??? I didn't catch the name though. They seemed to have a lot of other standard plants for standard prices too though! Anyways, their selection of both plant and planters is great!! They also told me to check in for 10% off my order, so that's a nice discount read more

Rainbow - my cute 8'' planter that was only $17 - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

I went to rainbow with $400 in my pocket thinking I would need to spend an absurd amount of money to liven up my home a bit. I was wrong. The team at Rainbow planted 3 big pots I brought as well like 6/7 little planters I brought. I was out the door for $135 bucks and they delivered to my house which was incredibly helpful. Will be back SOON! read more

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I've been to Rainbow Nursery several times to shop for small - large size plants and pots for housewarming gifts. They have a beautiful and reasonably priced planter selection. I went again this past Sunday to buy new planet babies to add to my new home. It was even better because I met Elton and he was beyond helpful. I left with a Snake and Tropic plant as well as 3 new planters (1 large size planter on legs, 1 medium size planter on legs and a table planter with drainage). Elton showed me his best plants in the shop and from the truck. He made sure to show me all the plant options so I can pick the one I like best. Once I decided on the plants I liked, we picked the planters and made sure the sizing was right. Elton is very knowledgeable. I had some plant related questions and he was able to provide solutions and when he didn't have an answer, he offered me to email the store so he can look into it for me. Elton and his team went above and beyond for a mom and pop shop. Another guy even helped me to my car. They get fresh plants weekly and planters biweekly. PARKING There is street parking. Sundays are free. There is a small parking lot just a few doors down and they offer validation for 1 hour. Shopping here was a 5/5 star experience! I'll be going back soon because I just can't seem to get enough of these plants! read more

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PLEASE HELP! I was so excited about the purchase of this 7' indoor palm that I completely forgot the type of palm that I was buying! Would the store owner please respond with the plant's name? I've tried calling the business number but can't get through. All that said, I absolutely adore the plant and will be buying many more from Rainbow! Very nice team and great prices! read more

Disclaimer: I have NOT been here physically yet. However, I did give them a call regarding some plants that I really want. The person on the phone was extremely nice, detailed, helpful, and you can really genuinely feel how much they care about the plant community. I can't wait till I have a chance to stop by to see their wide selections of plants as well as meet their super friendly staff. read more

Rainbow is a bit out of the way for me but WELL WORTH the drive! The owners were so helpful and patient with me as I picked out a planter. Best part - everything is decently priced!! Can't wait to go back to get a rubber plant. read more

Rainbow - In love with my new planter! - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

Rainbow has a wide variety of beautiful exotic plants! The employees are very helpful and know everything about the plants they carry. I recommend coming directly to this location other than the other plant shops around if you want the best service and best prices around. read more

Rainbow - Beautiful Ficus - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Rosemead, California

My favorite store to buy plants! You can't beat the prices and I feel great supporting an Asian-owned local business. The workers at this store are so friendly and helped me while I was looking for a certain plant, and they never pressure you on committing to buy. I really really appreciate it considering a lot of their competitors will do that. They also give me discounts all the time (use their yelp check-in! :) ). 80% of my plants have come from here and I'm thankful they come with instructions on how to take care of it and its basic needs. Come here if you want a good deal and a great service! PS they have free parking in the back :) read more

It takes an impression of considerable magnitude enough to compel me weather the excruciating registration process to sign up for a Yelp account, just to be able to leave this review for Rainbow-- The first time I came by three days ago, I wasn't expecting much more than the typical (but equally charming) Chinatown plants/gift shops like the ones on Broadway, until I walked in an immediately saw the rarest-of-the-rare hoyas and the coveted ghost / dragon's bones euphorbia. On top of that? If you're a practitioner of Feng Shui, which I am just beginning to train myself in, you'll find every cure and activator, as well as altars and offerings, for every budget here. But that's not the reason why I came back today: I was passing by the neighborhood and decided to say hello to Elton and Lin, who the week prior, went out of their way to help me with plant selections and entertainment me with vibrant conversation ( as well as give me expert advise on both my Feng Shui techniques and share some plant care tips). What was especially heartwarming and made me feel like welcomed family was that they remembered my name, and was as excited as I was to be back in their shop. They are the Beyoncé of customer service . Like, they should drop a surprise album and lay down the law on what excellent, above and beyondcé service is. And the prices? They're so reasonable that I would have blown an entire paycheck there if I had more time to explore--last week I walked away with two rare hoyas, an ultra rare philodendron, a cute replacement for a philo I accidentally killed, and two Feng Shui cures i had been looking high and low for, all of which would have cost me 5-7x more at other places. Today? Walked away with another rare Hindu rope Hoya, two calatheas, and another rare silver philodendron (of which I already have 3 in my collection, but this one was just too cute to pass up). And one full disclosure that I hope will convince you to come and experience the excellence of this hidden gem and the people who make it what it is: I am an LA Flower Mart Badge Member (I live two blocks away from the flower district) and have access to at-wholesale prices and plants literally at my fingertips... ...and I can genuinely tell you that there will be nowhere else from now on I will be going to other than Rainbow for anything my indoor jungle needs. Even if they sold me a plastic plant, I'd still wholeheartedly tell them to take my money already!!! People like Lin, Elton and the rest of the Rainbow family deserve our support against the face of big-box, corporate plant-farms. They are pillars in this community, and I hope their roots continue to grow deep and that their success will grow for a very long time. read more

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I've driven by this place so many times - every time I'm in Chinatown, in fact - and never realized they had a great selection of plants. My friend had told me about this place and raved about it so I decided to check it out. Great selection of plants. Staff is very helpful and friendly, and more than happy to answer questions. Very knowledgeable about plant care. Thank you so much for a great experience! read more

UPDATED: Still in love with rainbow. I have legit told every single plant person I know about them! I got these a little bit after I got my watermelon Peperomia and to be honest it's one of the most easy caring most loving plants I got ever. Elton helped me get this from the green house. As a states prices are extremely reasonable Elton is super knowledgeable on all plants and I would go here just to zone out. I love it! read more

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I have only awesome things to say about this place. AMAZING customer service. It's a very charming place with good prices for quality plants/pots etc. I definitely recommend going there whether you are a plant expert or a complete newbie. I was just there a week ago and bought my very first two plants. They helped me choose the easier plants to care for, told me everything about them and what to do. On top of that, today I called them to ask a bunch of question about not only the two plants that I bought there, but also about another plant that I bought somewhere else. They helped me with all three of them even though I hadn't even bought the last one from them. If you want some plants, GO THERE! read more