Beginner friendly
Low-light starter
A tough, forgiving pair that thrives on neglect and dim windows.
$22
Houseplants for real apartments
Every plant on the shelf is one we've actually kept alive in a north-facing window. Ask us what will survive your place.
Find your plantFresh in the shop
Trailing pothos
Fast-growing vines that trail from a shelf. Easy to propagate.
$16
Statement fiddle-leaf
A three-foot tree for a bright window. We'll tell you how to keep it happy.
$68
Terracotta pots
Unglazed, with drainage holes and saucers. Four sizes.
$9
Repotting service
Bring your plant and we'll give it fresh soil and a new home while you wait.
$15
Free
New
Snake plant, tall
Sculptural and nearly indestructible. Great for bedrooms and offices.
$28
Pothos in a hanging pot
Ready to hang, with a cotton cord and a drip tray.
$34
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Apartment-tested
We only stock plants that have survived in our own windows.
Free advice
Ask us anything. There's no charge for a second opinion.
30-day plant guarantee
If it doesn't make it, bring it back and we'll sort it out.
Plants for people who forget to water
Understory opened in 2018 in a former shoe repair shop on Pine Street. We named it for the shady layer of the forest, where most houseplants come from.
That's why we focus on plants for low light and busy schedules. We'd rather sell you something you can keep alive than something pretty for a month.
Care notes and new arrivals
A short monthly email with seasonal care tips, plant clinic dates and new plants in the shop.