Edmonton’s long winters and limited daylight can make it challenging to grow houseplants, but that doesn’t mean you have to settle for artificial greenery. Many indoor plants thrive in low-light conditions, and local shops offer excellent selections to keep your space lush year-round. Whether you’re a seasoned plant owner or just starting, finding the right shop makes all the difference.
Edmonton has a thriving plant scene, from specialty nurseries to family-owned businesses, with experts ready to help. If you’ve struggled to keep plants alive due to a lack of sunlight, these stores offer solutions, including resilient varieties and expert guidance.
This guide highlights the best places in Edmonton to buy low-light indoor plants, ensuring you bring home durable greenery.
Apache Seeds Limited
https://apacheseeds.ca
Located at 10136 149 St in Edmonton, this locally owned greenhouse and garden center is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. It offers a variety of seeds, tools, plants, pots, soil, and decor.
Carly noted, “The shop is fun with many seeds and gardening supplies – I could browse there for ages. It’s frustrating that their website, as of 2025, doesn’t have a basic inventory, so it’s impossible to search for products before visiting. I keep thinking that surely they’ll have a usable website soon, and I keep being disappointed.” Kimberly added, “It can be a bit pricey for some things, and great for others. Always a wealth of knowledge and help. Great for buying bulk seeds and good quality plants! Always have an excellent selection of pots, liners, and trays.”
Creekside Home and Garden
www.creeksidehomeandgarden.ca
It operates Tuesday through Saturday at 51530 Range Road 260 in Spruce Grove from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Year-round, it carries many indoor plants, pots, and potting mediums.
Amy, a recent visitor, shared, “I went in today looking for a plant as a total plant newbie, and I had no idea what I could potentially not kill. The woman helping me was so nice and knowledgeable. Would 100% go back again!” Another customer, Natalie Szekely, added, “This is one of my favourite places to go, winter or summer, they have an amazing selection of plants, a sweet cat that is always around, and lots of selection! If you have a question, they are sure to help you!”
Lace and Leaves Studio
https://laceandleaves.square.site/
Situated at 4740 99 St NW in Edmonton, this charming shop welcomes plant enthusiasts Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. It offers a great selection of tropical plants, gifts, pots, and growing and terrarium supplies.
Kerri, a loyal customer, expressed, “I love this little plant shop. I have been buying plants from this owner for years. You can tell she knows a lot about plants and that she has so much love for them because they generally do well when I bring them home. All the staff are also very helpful and friendly. I also love that they welcome you to bring your dog into the store. I also love their selection.” Brian also praised the store, saying, “Super fun little spot. Beautiful, unusual collection of plants and very helpful and friendly staff.”
Botaniful
www.botaniful.ca
Located at 13851 127 St, 2nd Floor, Edmonton, this beautiful plant shop offers a variety of plants and accessories. It is open Saturday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Madison shared her experience: “Botaniful is my favorite place to purchase plants. I have always been greeted and helped by the amazing staff who are knowledgeable and always welcoming in their breathtaking space. This beautiful plant shop is one to see; you won’t be disappointed by their selection!” Saba Nazari also praised the staff, stating, “I had the pleasure of visiting Botaniful and working with Karena and I can’t recommend her enough! She’s incredibly knowledgeable about plants and helped me find exactly what I needed. Her passion for greenery is contagious; she took the time to answer all my questions with kindness and patience. It’s clear she genuinely cares about both the plants and her customers. A truly wonderful experience!”
Upwegrow
www.upwegrowtropicals.com
Situated at 5015 111 St NW #701 in Edmonton, this store welcomes customers Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and boasts an impressive collection of tropical plants and succulents.
Shannon shared, “My wife and I have been obsessed with growing our tropical plants and succulents collection over the past two years. Discovering this store was a huge plus for us. They have great prices, an impressive collection, and the owners are knowledgeable and friendly.
We look forward to coming back for many years!”
Kristen also had a positive experience: “I went and bought a neon pothos plant and unfortunately had to reach out to them with an issue I had with it that I have yet to see. He said he has not seen that either. They told me to come into the store and bring it for them to look at and exchange it for a new one, and the new one is doing amazing. They were knowledgeable and knew what they were talking about, and gave great advice and customer service.”
www.upwegrowtropicals.com
Each shop offers unique selections and knowledgeable staff to help you find the perfect low-light indoor plants for your home. If you’re wondering how to keep them thriving, check out our guide on How To Grow Plants In Low Light Indoors. and 10 Best Low Light Plants That Love Dark Rooms
