About The Houseplant Shop

Why Our Houseplant Shop is 100% Peat-Free

At our houseplant shop, we are committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, which is why we have made the decision to go 100% peat-free. Here are the key reasons behind this choice:

1. Environmental Impact: Peatlands are unique ecosystems that act as carbon stores, support diverse wildlife, and help control flooding. Harvesting peat releases significant amounts of stored carbon dioxide, contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Since peat grows back at a very slow rate (about 1 mm per year), it is considered a non-renewable resource.

2. Sustainability: By using peat-free alternatives, we are promoting sustainable horticulture practices. Peat-free growing mediums are made from renewable resources such as coir, wood fibre, and composted bark, which have a lower environmental impact compared to peat.

3. Supporting Biodiversity: Peatlands are home to many unique species of plants and animals. By choosing peat-free products, we help preserve these habitats and protect the biodiversity they support.

4. Ethical Practices: Our commitment to being peat-free aligns with our broader mission to adopt ethical and sustainable practices. This includes sourcing from like-minded suppliers, using recycled and recyclable packaging where available, reducing the use of plastics, and minimizing our carbon footprint.

5. Customer Health: Peat-free alternatives can be just as effective as peat-based products, providing a healthy growing environment for houseplants without the negative environmental consequences.

By producing and promoting peat-free houseplants, we are making a positive impact on the planet and supporting a more sustainable future. We believe that everyone can make a difference, one plant at a time.

We believe that everyone can make a difference, one plant at a time.

Why Our Plants Are Grown In Britain

At The Houseplant Shop, we are committed to providing the highest quality plants while minimizing our environmental impact. Growing our houseplants right here in Britain allows us to achieve this balance effectively. Here’s why:

Lowering Carbon Emissions: By cultivating our plants locally, we significantly reduce the carbon footprint associated with transportation. Importing plants from overseas involves extensive logistics, including long-haul flights and international shipping, both of which contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. By growing our plants in Britain, we not only ensure fresher plants for our customers but also support sustainable practices by minimizing the distance our plants travel.

Quality Control: Maintaining rigorous quality control is a top priority for us. Growing our plants locally allows us to oversee every stage of the cultivation process, from propagation to maturity. This hands-on approach ensures that we can monitor and manage plant health, growth conditions, and pest control more effectively. As a result, we can guarantee that our customers receive the healthiest and highest quality plants.

Best Colours, Variegations, and Varieties: Local cultivation allows us to focus on achieving the most vibrant colours, striking variegations, and unique varieties. By controlling the growing environment, including light, humidity, and temperature, we can optimize conditions to bring out the best in each plant. This meticulous care ensures that our plants maintain their stunning appearances and unique characteristics.

Rare Plant Availability: Growing our plants in Britain enables us to offer a diverse selection of rare and exotic species that are often difficult to find. We can propagate and nurture these special plants with the attention they require, ensuring they are available to our customers in pristine condition. Our dedication to cultivating rare plants means that enthusiasts can find unique additions to their collections without the need for international sourcing.

Studies have shown that plants are healthier and less stressed when grown closer to their point of sale

Sustainability and Environmental Impact: Local cultivation is not just about reducing carbon emissions; it's also about promoting sustainable agricultural practices. By growing plants in Britain, we utilize renewable energy sources where possible and adhere to environmentally friendly practices. This includes using organic fertilizers, implementing integrated pest management (IPM) to reduce chemical use, and recycling water to minimize wastage. Our commitment to sustainability ensures that our operations have a minimal impact on the environment.

Supporting Local Economy: By growing our plants locally, we also support the British economy. We create jobs and contribute to local businesses, from suppliers of horticultural products to logistics and retail partners. This local focus fosters a sense of community and ensures that we contribute positively to the economy.

Scientific Insights on Local Cultivation: Studies have shown that plants grown close to their point of sale are generally healthier and less stressed than those subjected to long-distance transportation. The reduced travel time means plants experience less shock, leading to better establishment and growth in their new homes. Furthermore, local growing conditions can be tailored more precisely to the needs of specific plant species, resulting in higher-quality plants with enhanced aesthetic and health attributes.

In summary, growing our houseplants in Britain allows us to provide our customers with exceptional quality plants while supporting sustainable practices and reducing our environmental impact. Our commitment to local cultivation ensures that we can offer the best in colour, variegation, and variety, along with a diverse selection of rare plants.

British Houseplant Shop

Discover our collection of British grown indoor houseplants, perfect for adding a touch of nature to your home. We specialize in aroids, Tradescantia, NOID aroids, Monstera, Scindapsus, Hoya, and other British classics.

We hand select every single one of our mother plants and breeders to ensure that our customers get the best variegation and patterns for each different plant. With over 15 years of experience keeping and propagating houseplants, you can be sure that our care guides are written with both expertise and first-hand knowledge of each plant species. We are Aroid specialists, collecting almost every Aroid from Alocasia to Philodendrons, with extensive experience keeping these plants and managing their exacting care needs. Our team manages over 250 mature mother plants at our specialist nursery, The Houseplant Shop, located on the Norfolk border in the UK.

We love our mission statement: Stock hand selected showstopper mothers, grow them with love, acclimatised to British conditions, ready to move to their new homes. Share our experience and knowledge, with detailed care guides that are regularly updated, how-to guides, and DIY projects. Share the joy of houseplants and spread the love.

250+

15+

Years of Experience

Mother Plants In Stock

Scindapsus Silver Hero

Chlorophytum cosmosum — Spider Plant

Monstera Thai Constellation fenestrated leaf

The Houseplant Shop's Frequently Asked Questions

Where is The Houseplant Shop Located?

We are a small, independent plant nursery based in Thetford Forest. We're not open to the public for visits, as we focus on selling online plants for delivery. Our nursery address is:
The Houseplant Shop, Brookville, Thetford, Norfolk, IP26 4RB, United Kingdom.

How do you grow your plants?

Our plants are all grown in house by our specialists using only the finest natural ingredients. We don't use harsh chemicals or inorganic feeds, and we mix all of our own soil ourselves from single source ingredients to prevent the spread of pests that is commonly seen with premixed branded soil. We only grow inside and normal household temperatures to prevent plants from experiencing a shock when they move to their new homes. Furthermore, we use mostly natural light with the occasional supplementation of low powered LED's, but we do not grow anything under heavy grow lights to prevent shock and colour change when the plants move to their new homes.

Are your plants pest free?

We mix all of our own soil in house to avoid any contamination with any pest eggs, and we only use single sourced sterilized ingredients to prevent any unwanted guests hitching a ride into your home. As we grow all of our plants from seeds or cuttings, we don't buy from nurseries, which removes the risk of them containing pests and infecting the whole shop. The risk when buying from us is heavily reduced compared to a traditional plant shop.

Are the plants packaged securely?

All our British grown plants are expertly packaged up by our in house shipping expert who has seen every type of plant packaging available. Including the good, the bad and the ugly, and the plant damage that inevitable comes with bad packaging. This experience allows her to know exactly the right way to package up each individual plant based on their needs and fragility. If certain plants are particularly fragile and are highly likely to get damaged in the post, this will be stated on the product page. We offer a full live arrival guarantee should the worst happen, so you can buy from us with confidence that you will get what you ordered or your money back.

Philodendron Pink Princess

Monstera Thai Constellation

Are Your Houseplants 100% Peat Free?

Due to the environmental concern, we never use peat at our houseplant nursery. We always mix our own soil to ensure that our plants are environmentally friendly. W're really proud to be featured on the RHS website along with other peat free nurseries.

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