Bunnings Warehouse VERSUS Flower Power, The Indoor House Plant Retailer Showdown
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Indoor house plants have become increasingly popular for their aesthetic appeal and numerous benefits. As the demand for greenery rises, various retailers offer a wide selection of indoor plants to choose from. Two prominent options in Australia are Bunnings Warehouse and Flower Power.
In this blog post, The Plant Doctor will compare the two retailers, examining factors such as plant variety, quality, customer service, and overall shopping experience to help you decide where to buy your beloved indoor plants.
Plant Variety
Both Bunnings Warehouse and Flower Power boast a diverse range of indoor plants, catering to different tastes and preferences. Bunnings typically offers a wide selection of commonly known indoor plants, suitable for beginners and seasoned plant enthusiasts alike. On the other hand, Flower Power prides itself on curating a more extensive assortment of unique and exotic indoor plants, appealing to collectors and those seeking rare finds.
Some of the indoor house plant variety at Bunnings Warehouse.
Some cute Flower Power people, mid-instagram dance, showing some of the indoor house plant variety at Flower Power.
2. Plant Quality
When it comes to the quality of indoor plants this is where you need to be careful. Quite often, when Bunnings and Flower Power buy the plants wholesale to then sell to you, the plants may not be potted correctly or may be in bad soil. By the time you take your green baby home it’s a ticking time bomb. So all plants you buy should be repotted as soon as you get home! This way you can prevent any damage before it happens.
The Plant Doctor teaches how to recognise bad potting, bad soil and how to repot/transplant in their ‘Indoor House Plants 101’ workshop. If you’re a keen bean to learn you can: join a public workshop (click here), have a private workshop (click here), read more informative blog posts (here), or watching our online videos (click here).
A nice pic from Flower Power, with someone have a look at a plant’s quality close up.
Bunnings staff protecting clean air by using masks, but also providing su with plants that purify the air! See our blog post dedicated to plants that clean and filter air.
3. Customer Service
Customer service plays a significant role in the overall shopping experience. Bunnings Warehouse is a large chain store, often bustling with customers, which can make it challenging to receive personalized attention. On the other hand, Flower Power is more known for attentive and knowledgeable staff, readily available to provide guidance and answer any plant-related queries.
However, while everyone at Bunnings and Flower Power is happy to help and offer advice, quite often it is misplaced and/or confirmation bias, so be careful.
Cute shot from Flower Power of someone being lost amongst their foliage.
Cute pic from Bunnings, of some of their staff.
4. Shopping Experience
Bunnings Warehouse offers a one-stop shopping experience, with indoor plants displayed alongside other home improvement and gardening products. This can be convenient for customers looking to purchase other items for their home or garden. Flower Power, as a specialty garden center, provides a more immersive and serene shopping atmosphere, allowing customers to indulge in their love for plants without distractions.
5. Price Range
When it comes to price, Bunnings Warehouse often offers more budget-friendly options, making it an excellent choice for those looking for affordable indoor plants. Flower Power, while offering higher-quality plants, might be a better fit for those willing to invest a bit more in unique and exquisite varieties.
A happy Bunnings employee with some discounted plants for sale.
A happy Flower Power employee in the nursery.
6. Plant Care and Advice
As highlighted above, while staff at Flower Power and Bunnings Warehouse are friendly and happy to give advice, most of the time it isn’t correct.
Both retailers have instagram accounts that give some very basic information about plant care, but a lot of really fundamental care is left out. And unfortunately some content/tips/advice on their social media isn’t correct either.
We recommend doing the Plant Doctor’s ‘Indoor House Plants 101’ workshop by joining public workshop (click here), or a private workshop (click here), or reading more informative blog posts (here), or watching our online videos (click here).
Some basic tips provided in a post on Flower Power’s instagram.
Some basic tips from Bunnings on their instagram.
Ultimately, the choice between buying indoor plants from Bunnings Warehouse or Flower Power depends on your preferences and needs. If you're seeking a wide selection of commonly known indoor plants at more affordable prices, Bunnings Warehouse might be your go-to option. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more diverse collection with unique indoor plants Flower Power is likely the better choice.Regardless of where you decide to purchase your indoor house plants, remember to consider factors like plant variety, quality, customer service, and price range to ensure a satisfying shopping experience.
Whichever retailer you choose, investing in indoor house plants will undoubtedly bring joy, improved air quality, health and well-being to your living space. And if your new plants aren’t doing so well, we are more than happy to help.
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