Growing Hobby

Growing Hobby Succulents, cacti, bonsai, tropical, carnivorous plants, and decor galore at Growing Hobby! Growing Hobby "grew" from the uncertain and stressful year of 2020.

As I began collecting succulents, I felt the need to share the joy and "zen" I felt from working with them. The farmers market booth opened in March of 2021, and I've been having fun ever since! Come visit, wander, and enjoy the peaceful feeling of Growing Hobby.

Same aglaonema plant, three different looks. Which pot do you think works best?
10/22/2026

Same aglaonema plant, three different looks. Which pot do you think works best?

I love the pairing of the Chinese Money plant and this handcrafted pot the customer chose. Circles everywhere!
10/20/2026

I love the pairing of the Chinese Money plant and this handcrafted pot the customer chose. Circles everywhere!

10/18/2026

Show us your indoor jungle! Here’s ours —

Temps are expected to drop tonight. Bring in tender plants!
10/17/2026

Temps are expected to drop tonight. Bring in tender plants!

10/16/2026

Some books never leave your head, months after reading them. This is one.

The Light Eaters: How the Unseen World of Plant Intelligence Offers a New Understanding of Life on Earth ― A NYT Bestselling Popular Science Book

Plant vocabulary word: FENESTRATIONEver wonder why your Monstera grows leaves with built-in windows?That beautiful, hole...
10/15/2026

Plant vocabulary word: FENESTRATION
Ever wonder why your Monstera grows leaves with built-in windows?

That beautiful, holey look isn’t just for aesthetics—it’s a brilliant evolutionary survival trick called plant fenestration! In the wild, these natural leaf perforations do three major jobs:
1 Pass the Sun: They let dappled sunlight filter down to the lower, younger leaves so the whole plant can photosynthesize.
2 Windproofing: They act like structural vents, allowing heavy tropical winds and downpours to pass right through without tearing the foliage.
3 Water flow: Rain slips through easily, keeping the roots hydrated below while protecting the heavy leaves from snapping.

As your plant grows older, climbs, and gets enough bright, indirect light, it will naturally start pushing out these iconic split leaves as a sign of maturity.

SIDE NOTE: Monsteras begin the fenestration from near the center of the leaves. Philodendrons start at the edges.

Which would you like to take home? Sun red philodendron, large leaf jade, or trailing peperomia?
10/15/2026

Which would you like to take home? Sun red philodendron, large leaf jade, or trailing peperomia?

Our customer Wendy Sanders has submitted "Tiny Teatime Hollow" to the SC State Fair. Check it out! She has included a Gr...
10/14/2026

Our customer Wendy Sanders has submitted "Tiny Teatime Hollow" to the SC State Fair. Check it out! She has included a Growing Hobby Fukien Tea bonsai and tiny tears pilea, plus our tiny tea set.

10/13/2026

Every Talavera ceramic pumpkin is a work of art, hand painted, each one unique. Which is your favorite design?

Address

2513 West Lucas Street
Florence, SC
29501

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 6pm

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+18439519669

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