OUR STORY
From One £3 Plant to a Full Blown Jungle
Oh Shoot! Plants is an independent indoor plant shop in Congleton, Cheshire, specialising in houseplants for UK homes and offices.
Plants brought us here. People turned it into something much bigger.
MEET THE TEAM
Nath, Dougie & a Slight Plant Obsession
Hey! I’m Nath, the plant obsessed human behind Oh Shoot Plants an independent indoor plant and houseplant shop based in Congleton, Cheshire. And this little pupper is Dougie, our Chief Barketing Officer and professional trip hazard.
What started with me killing spider plants 15 years ago, has somehow turned into a full blown leafy dream. We’re a small but mighty team, fuelled by caffeine, chaos, and your endless support. Dougie handles bark breaks. I handle the watering can.
After many years of a full on plant obsession, I realised my job wasn’t fulfilling me, not in the way plants did. I could see there was a gap in the market for a plant shop that actually cared and did things differently. One that didn’t just sell overpriced “easy care” plants, only for them to shrivel up and die a week later in their new home.
We wanted to create a houseplant shop in Congleton that people could trust, whether you’re brand new to indoor plants or building a rare collector jungle.
AUGUST 2023
Humble Beginnings
In August 2023, Oh Shoot Plants began with a single £3 plant sale after standing all day in the rain at a local market in Nantwich, Cheshire.
One lonely sale, a car full of unsold plants, and zero regrets.
That soggy Saturday planted the seed (pun very much intended) for something bigger.
From the start, this wasn’t just about selling houseplants. It was about people. Curious passers by, total beginners, avid collectors, we wanted to create a place where everyone felt welcome.
A space where every leaf, every person, and every green journey mattered.
HOW WE GOT HERE
Growing Together
From rainy market stalls to a full indoor Jungle in Congleton, the business grew because the community grew with it.
THE BEGINNING
Market Stalls
Rain, plants, one £3 sale and a car full of stock.THEN CAME
Our Own Jungle
Hundreds of thriving plants and a permanent home in Congleton.ALONG THE WAY
A Real Community
Over 4,500 plant lovers worldwide and friendships with brilliant small businesses.NOW
More Than Plant Sales
Workshops, plant help, home visits, coffee, events and plenty more.
GROWING TOGETHER
From Plant Shop to Plant Community
Since then, we’ve bloomed from rainy market stalls to our very own indoor jungle store in Congleton, with hundreds of thriving plants and a buzzing community of over 4,500 plant lovers worldwide.
We’ve built beautiful friendships with other small businesses who’ve had our back since day one.
We now host numerous hands on workshops, stock natural handmade goodies, and are launching our very own In The Jungle Podcast packed with plant care tips, hilarious fails, and stories behind the leaves.
We don’t just sell plants, we teach people how to keep them alive. From beginner friendly Plant Club sessions to home visits and walk in pest and health clinics, we support every step of your plant journey.
Whether you visit our Congleton plant shop in person or shop houseplants online with UK delivery, we’ve got you.
WHY OH SHOOT! PLANTS?
We Wanted to Do Things Differently
No gatekeeping. No pretending plants are simpler than they are. And no disappearing once the plant leaves the shop.
REAL PLANT KNOWLEDGE
We Grow Them Too
We have our own mature versions of the plants we sell in store so you can see how they grow and thrive long term. Over 10 years of hands on research, trial, error and genuine plant passion back every plant on our shelves.FRIENDLY SUPPORT
No Jargon. No Judgement.
No snobbery and no gatekeeping. Just honest advice from a real independent houseplant shop in Cheshire.FIRST CLASS SERVICE
We’re Still Here Afterwards
Our WhatsApp, Facebook and Telegram support groups mean no more mystery plant deaths. Whether you bought from us in store or online, we’re just a message away.FRESH STOCK
Rare Finds & New Arrivals
New deliveries every week with rare and unusual indoor plants, locally grown carnivorous plants, air plants and more.FAIR PRICES
Big Quality Without the Scary Price Tag
We work directly with growers so you get gorgeous, healthy houseplants without the scary price tag.
OUR STORE
Four Weeks, One Listed Building & Quite a Lot of Chaos
We turned a Grade II listed hair salon into a jungle oasis in just four wild weeks.
One flooded boiler. Five flat pack meltdowns. Too many takeaway rum punches from Bench next door but one. With grit, caffeine, and good vibes, our dream space came to life.
We’re more than just pretty leaves though our store uses smart tech to keep things just right:
All managed from an app on our phone, meaning all of our plants can thrive 24/7 even when we aren't in store!
Every plant is carefully acclimated, health checked, and preventatively pest treated before they hit the shop floor. We leave no leaf unturned.
COMMUNITY PROP SWAP WALL
Share the Leafy Love
We’re buzzing to introduce the Community Prop Swap Wall, a living, growing, totally free way to share the leafy love in our Congleton plant shop.
No prop? No worries. Leave a small donation instead, and we pass it on monthly to causes close to our heart, including WWF and seagrass & kelp restoration projects.
Got a whole plant to swap? Keep an eye out, our Plant Swap Event is coming soon.
PLANTING FOR THE FUTURE
Growing Something Bigger Than the Shop
For every plant sold, in store or online we donate to a tree planting scheme.
Because filling UK homes with houseplants should also mean protecting the planet.
When you shop with our independent plant shop in Congleton, join a workshop or even cheer us on online, you’re helping build something bigger.
A movement of mindful, informed and connected plant people.
BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS & COLLABS
Small Businesses Supporting Small Businesses
We’re all about community and that means supporting other small businesses too.
COFFEE
Beartown Coffee Company
Served in store or buy beans and grounds to brew at home.DOGS
Finns Journey
Natural treats and goodies for your furry friends.HOME
Made by Angels Designs
Soy candles, wax melts, room fragrances, essential oils and reed diffusers.PLANT DISPLAY
Knot Perfect Macramè
Gorgeous high quality Macrame plant hangers.ILLUSTRATION
The Illustrative Atlas
Greeting cards & digital illustrations.FAMILIES
Holly at Hartbeeps
Baby Sensory, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga.BOOKS
The Familiar's Tale
Books, stationery & Book Club.
THE JUNGLE KEEPS GROWING
Coming Soon to Oh Shoot Plants
We’re constantly evolving as a plant shop in Congleton and growing our online houseplant offering across the UK.
Grow n’ Mix Substrate Station
Oh Shoot Growing Blends
Natural Plant Care Range
Jungle Vivarium
Terrariums & Living Art Installations
BIG LOVE, ALWAYS
From One Lonely £3 Plant…
From one lonely £3 plant to a full blown three storey indoor jungle, this journey has been wild in the best way.
We’re beyond grateful for every customer, follower and friendly face who’s helped us grow.
A place to learn, grow, laugh and connect, one leaf at a time.
Pop into our Congleton plant shop or shop houseplants online with UK delivery. Whether you’re keeping your first pothos alive or adding your 100th to the collection, there’s a space in our jungle for you.
Let’s keep planting and thriving together 🌿
Nath & Doug xCOME AND SEE WHAT WE BUILT
There’s a Space in the Jungle for You
Brand new plant parent, rare collector, coffee drinker, workshop regular or somebody who just likes being around a ridiculous number of plants.