Exploring Hybrid Plant Shops in Southern California: A Blend of Greenery, Coffee, and More
Houseplants are becoming the new must-have item for trendy shoppers in Southern California. With the rise in popularity of indoor greenery, businesses are getting creative by combining plants with other trendy items to attract customers.
One such store, Mundial in Riverside, is offering a unique experience for plant lovers and coffee enthusiasts alike. Founded by sisters-in-law Priscilla Horta and Nayeli Ysarraraz, Mundial sells a wide selection of house plants, specialty coffees, and knick-knacks from around the world. The store aims to educate customers about the origins of their products, with labels indicating where each plant is from.
Horta and Ysarraraz’s passion for coffee, plants, and travel inspired them to open Mundial. They source their coffee from small, family-owned businesses they have met during their travels, ensuring a more sustainable and ethical approach to coffee production. The store also serves avocado toast, sandwiches, and plans to expand its international food offerings in the future.
In Montrose, Lost Books offers a unique blend of greenery and literature, with a green tunnel entrance featuring 365 live plants. The store carries a wide selection of new and used books, vintage mysteries, and classics, creating a cozy and immersive environment for bookworms and plant enthusiasts.
All Time Plants and Amigo Modern in Long Beach have teamed up to offer a mix of rare houseplants and modern furniture. The store showcases unique pieces of furniture alongside hard-to-find houseplants, creating a harmonious blend of greenery and design.
Other stores in Southern California, such as Plants by Yours Truly and BYO Long Beach, Sachi.LA, Folia Collective, MAKE Collectives, Meraki Plants and Eco Now, and Rogers Gardens, are also capitalizing on the plant trend by offering a variety of houseplants alongside other goods like sustainable products, clothing, and home decor.
As the demand for houseplants continues to grow, these hybrid plant shops are providing customers with a unique shopping experience that combines greenery with other trendy items, catering to the evolving tastes of modern consumers.