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    5.0 (778 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Justin

    The plant shop carries a wide variety of plants and has a strong overall selection. The staff is very knowledgeable and able to answer questions clearly about plant care and options. Inventory looks well maintained and organized. Based on the selection and service, this will likely be my new regular spot for plant purchases.

    Photos 6 years old, that amazing plant (right corner) bought for my office & kept overnight @ my parents house!
    Nai Q.

    Elton is my main plant squeeze! Ha. Honestly, there's tons of plant shops in LA. It can feel overwhelming AT FIRST! Rainbows been good to us! Been coming through the last 8 years! Even bought plants for the office from here and when my Pops wanted to buy a outdoor bamboo and Elton didn't have the type we wanted he actually went OUT OF HIS WAY to find another nursery in the valley that has it in the stock and sent us there! Elton is a super informative young man, attentive, listens to your needs and suggests accordingly! This is TRULY customer service at its finest, especially if you want plant advice or need to go the extra mile. I typically come here for my potting needs too as Elton is ONE OF THE FEW individuals in the industry who'll help you put your plant in the right pot (based on the type of plant, it's need and your specific plant care habits). I've got majority of my cute pots and stands from here! I truly, truly hope they're one of the businesses that end up back on the map since Covid 19 was devastating for many local businesses! I can't wait for Rainbow Nursey to resurface again! I'm sad post covid caused Rainbows to temporarily closed but DTLA oversaturated plant game simply ain't the same without Rainbows playin' the field.

    Aralia Fabian, Tropical Plants
    Min K.

    So happy I found Rainbow Nursery. I've been searching for a tall, full Aralia Fabian with multiple branches, and this one was perfect. I also found a tall Aralia Black, Hoya linearis, and a few other beautiful, rare plants that were all healthy and stunning. Elton was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about plants. Great pricing and a wonderful experience overall. This place is truly a gem.

    Nguyen T.

    Super good selections for an affordable price. This is my mom's go-to plant place. I can't wait until they open their new location in Rosemead so it's closer to me because we used to drive down to Chinatown for our plant sprawls

    Margaret P.

    Thank goodness for this plantshop! It's an inexpensive, no-frills plantshop that's located in Chinatown. It's crazy to think that I had been here before as a kid when my parents used to come and buy plants here and now I've come full-circle and shopped at their very plantshop to buy my own plants! I love seeing that this shop has been around for a generation! I ended up buying three small plants to take home for my own plant journey. I'm excited to see them flourish in my home. A huge thank you to the gentleman who helped me out at the store. He was so informative and educational and helped me select the plant that was right for me.

    Maria M.

    Plant shopping was part of our LA weekend trip. We came in on a Saturday and Sunday afternoon. Yes, we stopped by at this shop twice in this road trip lol! My friends found themselves in plant paradise! Plants: The plants seemed to be well cared for as the leaves appeared lush and alive. The price overall was extremely cheap. My friend was surprised that a pot of Alocasia Dragon Scale retails for less than $20, while back home in Vegas it's around $50. We ended up loading the car with at least 8 pots from this shop that Saturday alone and came back Sunday morning for more lol Service: The employees were friendly and knowledgeable. Card was accepted as a form of payment. They have boxes to carry the plants and pots in. They offered us refreshments while we shop :) Parking: We parked at Dynasty Empire Mall parking garage. There were also open parking lot on the corner of N Spring St. and Alpine St. for $4, and parking meters to the front of the shop. Highly recommend!

    Halley R.

    WOWIE WOW WOW!! 5 stars is not enough. I cannot say enough good things about Rainbow & the people that work there ESPECIALLY ELTON! I moved our offices last week and once we got everything in I knew we needed some plants...and fast as we were having meetings on Monday. Rainbow not only answered my email Very Fast on a weekend. Elton and his team curated plants for our whole office and delivered them SAME DAY in DTLA. He went above & beyond. The selection of plants, the pots, everything is amazing. Everyone comments on the money tree when they walk in & we got every desk a little plant & it truly made the space feel like home. There is NO DOUBT we will be using Rainbow for all of our plant needs. Thank YOU Elton & team!!!

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    Diana G.

    This place deserves 6/5 stars! The person helping me let me know about their rewards system and I told them I had been there before but was never set up so he added points for me based on my last purchases. He was very friendly and told me how to properly care for my new plants. I always feel welcome here and their plant selection is amazing! I now became a regular!

    Wow  what a steal
    Karmel M.

    It was an impromptu impulsive trip that would've costed me 100$ or more. Got four small plants and two hanging plants. $60. It was amazing.

    My haul
    Tiffany L.

    One of the best places to get plants in LA. Period. This place looks deceptively small, but has a great selection of plants. Last time I was there, I spotted some rare ones like Monstera Thai Constellation and Philodendron Gloriosum. If you have a specific one that you are looking for but don't see it on the floor, I would definitely ask one of the workers to see if they have any in the back. I asked one young gentleman in particular, and he took the time to help me get them from their greenhouse even though the shop was busy with customers. Despite being busy, he took the time to explain care for my new babies so I don't accidentally kill them. 'Cause I've killed many. Sigh. Did I mention this place is pretty affordable? They have a loyalty program and offer certain discounts as well. I came out of the store with a haul of Philodendron Florida Ghost, Philodendron Gloriosum, a Albo Syngonium cutting, Calathea Musaica, and 2 4 inch pots of Philodendron varieties for under $80. Parking isn't the easiest as typical for LA. There is a parking lot for $5 right around the corner. Sunday has free metered parking so if you're willing to scope around the neighborhood, you can nab a spot.

    Got the 2 babies in the back (not the larger one in the front)
    Shelby S.

    I needed some plants to complete my balcony set up. I wasn't necessarily looking for Rainbow specifically but I stumbled across it kind of after looking up some places and seeing that Chinatown's outskirts had some solid places. There was one employee in particular I worked with who was extremely friendly and helpful but I forget their name. Everyone I interacted with was great, though. I am not sure how their selection compares to other places but they had enough plants to cause me to wander around for awhile due to my indecisiveness. They also have a good selection of pots and I picked one up to go with one of the small-mediumish plants I purchase. I also got 2 baby succulents (2 for $5) but the small saucers/pots are back ordered for another month. Including the yelp check in discount and the 5% off for joining the reward program (they just ask for your first name and phone number) I paid $28. They also validate parking for 1 hour if you parking in the Dynasty center lot.

    Celine C.

    The owner of Rainbow is the nicest and friendliest guy ever! Thanks Philip for taking the time to walk me thru the different indoor plants and the care process for them. I ended up buying three plants; the lucky bamboo, money tree, and tropical snow. I got a small plant on the house as a discount which is always welcomed. The prices were all super transparent and reasonable. I'm definitely coming back again this weekend to check out planters since I didn't realize that ceramic pots and stands were so expensive! Hope I find good ones! Overall, I don't think I'll go anywhere else for plants now that I've found Rainbow. Philip even carried my plants with me to my car. Great service all around. Support this locally-owned business if you can because they are all around awesome.

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    Ask the Community - Rainbow

    Is your new location in Rosemead open? Or can I buy online and pickup through the website?

    Do they have big and tall ficus and deliver and plant them?

    Hello, we do carry taller ficus plants and may offer delivery. Please contact us via email at rainbow.wholesaler@gmail.com for us to assist you and provide you more information. Thank you!

    Any not so common sansaverias?

    Are they closed these days? What are hours

    I believe they're temporarily closed. I saw their post on Instagram.

    Is Rainbow still open?

    Contact them through Instagram to set up a time to buy plants. They do require customers wear masks.

    Do they do re-potting? If so, for free or how much does it cost?

    They have a bunch of nice pots for sale. I believe they will do repot for free if you buying the pot there. Ask Elton, he is super nice :)

    What is their IG handle?

    @plantsfromrainbow

    Hi do you have an string of heart plants?

    They did as of 11/24/19!

    How much are their watermelon peperomia?

    Less than $15 for a 6-8inch

    Do you have any watermelon peperomias in stock?

    Hello, we currently do have a few in stock. Please call and have it set aside for you

    I have a plant that needs to be replaced. It's a large palm tree that's dead. Will they deliver, replace, and remove?

    Negative

    How much do they sell their plant pots? What is the least expensive price?

    Small succulent 5 for $5. Amazing prices

    Do they sell seeds?

    No they don't

    Do they sell chili plants here?

    I've called about 3 weeks ago and they didn't have any. If anyone knows where I can get a spicy Thai chili plant please share the info!

    Will you be getting any more silver satin pathos In?

    I went the previous weekend and they had a good amount. It looked pretty healthy too, I've been told by the staff that they get new plants on the weekends. I even went to their truck to view the plants and it was seriously walking into a jungle!!

    What're the prices like?

    Medium-low. Affordable for sure.

    Where is it? The address isn't good enough

    This is the address to the Dynasty Parking lot in Chinatown- 821N N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 . If you walk on from the P2- it should be the first store on your right. If you walk out from the entrance it will be about 3 or 4 stores from the… Read more

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    Right away as we entered we were greeted by a nice lady and then Elton said hello and the rest was history!

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