Plant Daddy Is the New Newtown Plant Studio That'll Help You Fill Your Home with Greenery

Dramas and turmoil aside, there are indeed a few good things to have budded out of this year. And that includes Newtown's new haven of green, Plant Daddy. The foliage-filled Lennox Street studio is the latest project from this small local plant business — which began its life last summer slinging indoor plants and upcycled pots at markets across the city, then underwent a change with the pandemic hit.

This year's COVID-19 restrictions saw founders Trent and Charlie Wu shift much of their Plant Daddy offering online, with the pair originally snapping up the Newtown site to use as a click-and-collect point. Now, with lockdowns eased and IRL shopping back on the cards, it has evolved into a proper pop-up store dedicated to all things plants.

The Plant Daddy space showcases a carefully chosen range of top-quality indoor greenery, including a strong lineup of rare and collector varieties. This is a selection worth losing yourself in, featuring everything from succulents and snake plants through to Boston ferns and dragons tail. Whatever kind of living setup you've got, we bet there's a green thing here that'll suit. To match, Plant Daddy has a growing range of locally made pots and planters, in a variety of hues, finishes and sizes.

The team is very keen to spread the love for their community, so expect to keep finding plenty of goodies from fellow small local businesses popping up on the shelves. What's more, you can ensure you keep those plant babies in tip top shape and looking good thanks to the store's curated range accessories — hello, macrame hangers — and plant care products.

If you can't get there in person, Plant Daddy's online store remains up and running — offering deliveries across Sydney every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.

Find Plant Daddy HQ at 90 Lennox Street, Newtown. It's open from 11am–3pm Monday–Tuesday, and 10am–4pm Wednesday–Sunday.