Hawaiian Botanicals & Water Gardens - Richmond, British Columbia

Amira F.

I was here a few years ago and remember that there was a nice selection, but the service isn't something I can remember. Recently I was looking to get more carnivorous plants, but they are currently closed to the public. I called them to find out how I could get some, and the gentleman on the phone was so incredibly helpful, and gave me more specified information than I was expecting. He told me where there were places in my area that had just recently gotten deliveries from them, and even went further to tell me which one had a specific type that I was looking for. Definitely an awesome place

Lauren S.

I have been purchasing from this wonderful family business over the last 8 years! I love their dedication to providing the best botanicals and rare plants in BC.

I can't thank the staff and family of Hawaiian Botanicals enough for all the amazing knowledge I've acquired in my short visits to their greenhouse.

Five stars, definitely worth the trip. Be sure to note that they are a wholesale AND retail business so check in with a phone call before heading over and expecting a normal retail environment!

Atli P.

A woman I spoke to on the phone said they're open to the public but she didn't really seem like she wanted to sell to the public. A an older guy let me in, and sent me to the woman. I was excited to see the tillandsias but she wouldn't allow me to see most of the plants (they are hidden behind an area blocked off by shelving) and was only shown two small trays at the front of the greenhouse of uninteresting, very small ionantha species. I was looking for a Seleriana. Went to Art Knapps in Surrey instead. The lady (owner?) here was kind of secretive and rude. Won't go back.

Edit: owner then responded to my review with a very odd reply. I'm guessing he wouldn't remember me since he replied almost a year later and I was only at their greenhouse for under 10 minutes due to the disappointing service. Obviously customer service isn't your forte. The appropriate customer service response would be to ask how to make it right, not to accuse a disappointed customer of being a liar. Clearly if other people look at my other reviews they can see I am not lying. I see your plants at other nurseries and they are quite nice. I have bought some of your plants from Mandeville Gardens and Prickly Pear Garden Center in Steveston. Best of luck.

Reese M.

Jack, the proprietor of this establishment, and his staff provided me a simply fantastic experience of their very unique and beautiful selection of both tropical and temperate plants. Being an aquatic plant and fish fanatic also, I found myself well and stuck with my jaw hanging open at the immense variety of both curious and rare species. It opened my eyes to the possibilities of creating one-of-a-kind gardens and water features suited for both indoor and outdoor applications. A thoroughly enjoyable time for all, even if just for the experience!

Jackie Q.

I used to love this place and bought a lot of air plants and carnivorous plants here. Unfortunately when I stopped by today (Sept 2022) it was gated up and the lady on the phone said they were no longer open for retail sales, only wholesale. Was sad I came all that way and couldn't even go inside.

Raymond S.

If you are looking carnivore plants and kois, this is the place. They also have succulents, tropical and air plants.

Fishby

Very friendly staff who know what they're talking about. Wide range of carnivorous plants to choose from like sundews, flytraps and north american pitchers. They also carry common tropical and water plants such as air plants and water lettuce.

mark B.

Fantastic place! I love browsing through they're selection of plants. They have a good selection of carnivorous plants. I forget I'm in Richmond when I come here.