Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Unique Houseplants & Nursery Services in Portland
Founded in 2001, Pistils Nursery has established itself as a leader in curating unique and inspiring plant life for both indoor and outdoor spaces. Our expertise spans over two decades, during which we've expanded from a single storefront in Portland's Mississippi District to include a second location in the historic Slabtown neighborhood. We specialize in rare tropicals, succulents, and botanical oddities, while also offering innovative interior design solutions that incorporate living plants.Our team of horticultural experts is dedicated to educating customers about plant care and environmental stewardship, emphasizing sustainable practices and partnerships with local artisans. As a woman-owned business, we remain committed to fostering community connections through hands-on workshops, corporate gifting programs, and immersive educational experiences that celebrate the transformative power of plants.
Services
Interiors
Landscape
Corporate Gifting
Private Workshops
Online Shop
Terrarium Bar
Plant Mounting
Gift Cards
Plant Education
Urban Farming
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of expertise in rare and unusual plant cultivation
- Our team provides hands-on botanical education through immersive workshops
- We create custom living art installations for residential and commercial spaces
- We maintain a strong commitment to sustainable practices and local artisans
- We operate two full-service Portland locations with expert horticultural staff
What people say
Unique plant selection
Knowledgeable staff
Creative workshops
Sustainable practices
Beautiful installations
Services
Interiors
We specialize in curating unique indoor plant collections that transform residential and commercial spaces. Our interior plant specialists help clients select appropriate species for specific lighting conditions and maintenance requirements. Our living works of art reimagine traditional plant displays through innovative mounting techniques and custom installations.
Landscape
Our landscape services focus on Pacific Northwest climate-appropriate plants that thrive in local conditions. We offer organic ornamental selections and urban farming solutions that integrate seamlessly with Portland's environment. Our expertise includes creating sustainable outdoor spaces that balance aesthetics with ecological responsibility.
Corporate Gifting
We create customized plant-based gift packages for businesses seeking unique client and employee appreciation solutions. Our offerings include curated plant-and-planter pairings, DIY kits, and flowering bulb arrangements that combine practicality with natural beauty. Each gift package is designed to reflect the client's brand identity while providing lasting value.
Private Workshops
Our hands-on workshops teach participants to create living art through terrariums, kokedama, and mounted plant displays. These interactive experiences cater to groups of all skill levels, combining botanical education with creative expression. Each session results in a personalized plant creation that attendees take home.
Online Shop
Our e-commerce platform offers a curated selection of our most popular plant-based products for nationwide shipping. The online store features unique items like cork-mounted plants, staghorn fern displays, and DIY terrarium kits that showcase our commitment to innovative botanical design.
People
Megan Twilegar
Owner
Founder of Pistils Nursery, Megan Twilegar established the business in 2001 with a vision to integrate nature into urban environments. Her background in horticulture and passion for sustainable design have shaped the nursery's focus on unique plant species and community education.
Questions
What makes Pistils Nursery different from other plant stores?
We specialize in unusual tropical plants and innovative living art installations that go beyond traditional potted plants. Our focus on botanical education and community engagement creates unique customer experiences.
Do you offer plant care workshops for beginners?
Yes, we provide hands-on workshops for all skill levels teaching terrarium creation, plant mounting techniques, and proper care for different plant species through interactive, educational experiences.
Can I purchase Pistils Nursery products online?
Our online shop offers curated plant-based products including mounted plants, DIY kits, and specialty arrangements that ship directly to customers nationwide.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, debit cards, credit cards, mobile payments, and Pistils Gift Cards at both Portland locations.
Are your plants suitable for low-light environments?
Yes, our staff can help you select appropriate plants based on your specific lighting conditions, including options that thrive in low-light environments.
Do you provide corporate event services?
We offer customized corporate gifting solutions and team-building workshops that combine botanical education with creative plant-based activities for business groups.
Reviews (5)
Chris Kinna
Feb 03, 2022
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I ordered a pink princess (Philodendron) from Pistils Nursery. I had it shipped all the way to southern Georgia. When my Grandmother received it, she said it was a perfectly wrapped and boxed plant. She described it as the most beautiful plant she has ever owned. It is now the pride of her collection. This order was especially important as my grandmother is terminally ill with metastatic lung cancer. Without knowing any of this, Pistils Nursery did a wonderful job making this gift special. Thank you so very much.
Kyle George
Jan 29, 2022
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Cute location with really nice displays. But I was made to feel very unwelcome. Ended buying a gift for my mother and wife but probably won't return.
Lauren M.
Jan 01, 2022
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A place for the thoughtful plant parent. If you're looking for the more unusual or unique, hard-to-find plants for your home or to gift, this is place for you. Definitely on the pricier side, but they have a really varied selection as well as nice pottery options. It's not a massive plant shop but they've got houseplants that would make anyone happy. Friendly, knowledgable staff and a customer rewards program are both notable and keep me combing back.
Molly Hoffmann
Dec 08, 2021
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Such an incredible nursery. So many beautiful plants and pots from which to choose, its hard to not spend a fortune in here! Izzy was helping me out and was SO pleasant, knowledgeable, and kind. I left feeling confident about my new plant babies! Any plant lover in the area should definitely stop in.
Barbara Presti
Nov 16, 2021
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Thanks very helpful emails very informative . The plants were packaged so well for long trip across the country. Tropical stag horn arrived very protected. Best packaging ever thanks Barbara Presti
