Houseplants as Holiday Gifts: Where to Buy Plants & Pots in Providence, RI

Where to buy houseplants, pots, and potting soil in Providence

Blooming Blossoms at 780 Hope Street on Providence's East Side sells houseplants, ceramic and terracotta pots, and bags of potting soil. Pots are sold with or without a plant. You can shop in person Tuesday through Sunday, or send a houseplant gift with same-day delivery when you order before 10:30 AM.

We love recommending houseplants as holiday gifts. A plant stays around for years as a reminder of your thought and care. There's one for every lifestyle: busy or doting, kitchen counter or dorm windowsill, easy care or special interest. Plants are one of the easiest holiday gifts to get right, as long as you match the plant to the person and the light they have.

Why houseplants make good holiday gifts

• They last. Houseplants are more than a trendy gift - they grow with your loved one for years.

• They suit almost anyone. Coworkers, teachers, hosts, new neighbors, and college students all have room for one small plant.

• They bring green into a New England winter. By January, a living plant in the room does a lot of work to brighten a home.

• They're easy to send. A potted plant travels well and arrives ready to set down.

Shop in store: plants, pots, and potting soil on Hope Street

The shop carries a wider plant selection than the website. Visit for the full range, plus pots and soil to build your own gift.

Plants you'll find in store (selection changes often): snake plants, pothos, fiddle leaf figs, monstera, rubber plants, croton, pencil cactus, parlor palms, ivy, and trailing hanging plants.

Pots, sold with or without a plant: green-and-white patterned ceramics, solid glazed pots with saucers, white embossed planters, classic terracotta, hanging planters, and more.

Potting soil: bags for repotting at home.

Shop hours (check our website footer for most current hours or give us a call!)

• Sunday: 11 AM–3 PM

• Monday: Closed

• Tuesday–Friday: 9 AM–5 PM

• Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM

Blooming Blossoms, 780 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 · 401-274-3929

Order online: houseplant delivery in Providence

Every plant on the Plant Delivery page is available for delivery or curbside pickup. Orders placed before 10:30 AM are delivered the same day. Later orders may still go out the same day, depending on volume; otherwise they arrive the next day.

• Croton (seasonal for fall), $50: bold color in an autumnal palette

• Hellebore Winter Rose (seasonal for winter), $50: for gardeners; plant it outside in spring

• Phalaenopsis Orchid, $75: a polished gift for a host or coworker, in multiple colors

• Double Stem Orchid, $50: long-lasting blooms

• Jasmine, $50: fragrance in a sunny window

• Anthurium, $50: glossy red blooms through the holidays

• Bromeliad, $50: easy care and tropical color

• Kalanchoe, $50: easy care, with clusters of small flowers

• Philodendron Moonlight, $50: easy care, with bright chartreuse leaves

• Philodendron Imperial Red, $50: easy care, with deep red leaves

• Peace Lily, $50: for lower-light rooms

• ZZ Plant, $50: for low light and forgetful waterers

• Succulent, $50: easy care for a sunny desk

• Pencil Cactus, $55: a sculptural plant for a bright window

Prices as listed on the site in November 2026.

The right houseplant gift for each person on your list

For a dark apartment or office: ZZ plant or peace lily. Both handle the low light of a Providence winter. In store, snake plants and pothos are just as forgiving.

For a home with cats or dogs: orchids or a bromeliad. Both appear on the ASPCA's list of plants that are non-toxic to cats and dogs. Skip the peace lily, philodendron, anthurium, kalanchoe, croton, ZZ plant, and pencil cactus for pet owners. Check any plant against the ASPCA plant list before you buy.

For a gardener: the Hellebore Winter Rose. It blooms in the cold months, and it's an outdoor perennial at heart. Enjoy it indoors this winter, then plant it outside in a shady bed in spring, where it comes back year after year.

For a first-time plant owner or a college student: a succulent, bromeliad, or philodendron. All three tolerate a missed watering.

For a host: a Phalaenopsis orchid. It looks finished on arrival, and its blooms can last for months.

For someone who loves color: croton or anthurium. Croton's red, orange, and yellow leaves look like fall indoors. Anthurium's red blooms carry straight into the holidays.

Holiday plants in store: poinsettias, amaryllis, and paperwhites

For the season, the shop carries three classic holiday plants. Find them in store at 780 Hope Street.

Poinsettias: The red-leaved plant of the season. Keep it in bright, indirect light, away from cold drafts and heat vents, and water when the top of the soil feels dry. On a cold day, ask us to wrap it for the trip home, since a few minutes of freezing air can damage the leaves.

Amaryllis: A bulb that sends up a tall stalk of large trumpet-shaped flowers. It's a good gift for someone who likes to watch something grow. Planted in early December, it can bloom in time for the holidays or soon after, and it can rebloom in future years with care.

Paperwhite bulbs: The easiest bulb to force indoors. Set them in a shallow bowl of pebbles with water just touching the base of the bulbs, and they bloom in about four to six weeks. Pair a bag of bulbs with one of our ceramic bowls for a ready-to-grow gift. Their scent is strong!

All three are toxic to cats and dogs, so choose an orchid or bromeliad for pet owners instead.

How to put together a plant gift

1. Pick the plant for the light. Ask yourself whether the recipient has a sunny window, a north-facing room, or an office with overhead light only.

2. Pick a pot one size up. Choose a pot about 1 to 2 inches wider than the plant's plastic nursery pot. Pots with drainage holes and saucers are the safest choice for beginners. In store, all our plants are paired with a pot we recommend, but just ask us if you aren't sure which pot is right!

3. Match the pot to the person. The green-and-white patterned ceramics might suit a more traditional home, while terracotta may suit a more garden-styled home.

4. Add a bag of potting soil if they'll repot it themselves in spring.

5. Tuck in a care card. Write three lines: how much light, how often to water, and one thing to avoid.

Example care card for a jasmine plant: Give it bright light and a few hours of direct sun. Water when the top inch of soil feels dry; don’t let it dry out completely. Keep it cool and away from heat vents, which dry the buds before they open.

Houseplant FAQ

Where can I buy houseplants in Providence, RI? Blooming Blossoms at 780 Hope Street sells houseplants in store Tuesday through Sunday and delivers them across Providence.

Can I buy pots and potting soil without a plant? Yes. All of the shop's pots are sold on their own, and bags of potting soil are available in store.

Can I get a houseplant delivered the same day in Providence? Yes. Plant orders placed before 10:30 AM are delivered the same day. Later orders may still go out the same day, depending on volume.

Can I pick up my plant order instead? Yes. Every houseplant on the website is available for curbside pickup at 780 Hope Street.

Which houseplants are safe for cats and dogs? Orchids, bromeliads, and most jasmine and succulents are on the ASPCA's non-toxic list. Peace lilies, philodendrons, anthuriums, kalanchoe, croton, ZZ plants, and pencil cactus are not.

What's the easiest houseplant to give as a gift? A ZZ plant. It handles low light and only needs water every few weeks.

How much does houseplant delivery cost? Most plants on the Plant Delivery page are $50, and Phalaenopsis orchids are $75, plus a delivery fee.