Where Do I Get Chinese New Year Plants?

Where Do I Get Chinese New Year Plants?

TL;DR: Key Takeaways

  • Buying is Better: The cost of festive plant rental can be twice as much as buying the same plants outright due to peak-season logistics and maintenance fees.
  • World Farm Focuses on Value: We do not offer festive plant rentals. Instead, our business model is streamlined to offer the lowest purchase prices. (Outside of this season, we do offer plant rental, feel free to reach out if you want to know more!)
  • The Solution: Worried about post-festival clutter? World Farm offers a disposal service (cost dependent on item) to handle the cleanup for you.
  • Convenience: Delivery is a flat $30, or free for orders over $300.
  • Visit Us: Shop online for select items, or visit us at Jurong Play Grounds or Sungei Tengah to hand-pick your “Huat” plants!


Should You Buy or Rent Your CNY Plants?

As the festive season approaches, many Singaporeans weigh the pros and cons of renting versus buying their “Huat” greenery. While rental might seem like a low-maintenance choice, buying your own plants is almost always the more rewarding and cost-effective path.

The Hidden Costs of Rental

Many are surprised to find that rental pricing for CNY plants can cost more than the actual purchase price, in some cases, rental may cost twice as much as an outright purchase.

This pricing covers the heavy logistics of delivery, plant care, and replacement during the busiest peak season in the local retail plant industry, as well as the cost of pickup and disposal. Essentially, you could own the plant for less than the price of renting it. When you buy, you aren’t paying for a garden centre to dispatch staff to your location for maintenance or to cover the insurance of replacing a plant if it isn’t in good shape.

Does World Farm Offer CNY Rentals?

Currently, World Farm does not provide rental services during the Chinese New Year period. We made this decision to focus on giving our customers the best value. Here is why:

  1. Symbolism & Tradition: In Chinese culture, bringing a living plant into your home or office represents growth. Owning the plant symbolises a permanent welcome to prosperity, rather than a temporary one.
  2. Seasonal Nature: CNY festive plants, like the Mandarin Orange Plant or Celosia, are grown and sold exclusively for the Lunar New Year window. Once the season ends, these plants have fulfilled their auspicious purpose. Since there is no demand for them outside of this season, rental plants returned to nurseries are typically discarded anyway, making the rental premium unnecessary.
  3. Focus on Service: To ensure every customer gets the best experience, our team is fully dedicated to nursery care and retail assistance during this peak period (where we see up to 3 times more visitors). By not splitting our manpower for rental maintenance, we keep our retail prices low and our service quality high.

The Smarter Alternative: Plant Disposal Service

If your main concern with buying is how to deal with the plants after the festival, we have the solution. We offer a hassle-free plant disposal service.

This is a popular alternative to rental for corporate offices and homes that may not have the space or intention to keep these plants all year-round. You get the lower cost of buying, and our team handles the heavy lifting to ensure your space stays clutter-free once the celebrations conclude. (Please note: Disposal cost is dependent on the item).

How to Arrange for Plant Disposal

Over at World Farm, we’re all about providing customers with solutions so we made the process seamless and fuss-free with two convenient options:

Option 1: Plan Ahead (Prepay)

You can purchase the disposal service at the same time you buy your plants. Simply prepay for the service at the counter or online checkout, and we can pre-arrange the pick-up details right then and there.

Option 2: Decide Later (Ad-hoc)

If you aren’t sure yet, you can decide later! When you are done utilising your plants after the festival:

  1. Contact us: You can email [email protected], WhatsApp our customer service at 8023 6140, or DM us on Facebook or Instagram (@worldfarmsg).
  2. Send details: Please include photos of the plants and your collection details.
  3. We handle the rest: Our team will arrange for payment and confirm a pick-up date and time slot that works for you.

Where can I shop and what are the delivery rates?

While we sell festive favorites like the Four Season Lime and Dragon Heart Lime through the World Farm online store, we highly encourage you to visit us in person. Shopping at our garden centres allows you to hand-pick the exact shape of your tree and talk to our friendly gardeners for expert “tips and tricks.”

To make your festive preparations seamless, we provide reliable delivery services:

  • Free Delivery: For all purchases above $300 (before GST) during this season. (Note: Outside of this peak period, the free delivery threshold is $200).
  • Standard Delivery: A flat fee of $30 applies for orders below the threshold.

Written With The Help Of

Emily

Sungei Tengah Branch Manager, Wholesale Sales Manager

Emily is the cornerstone of our Sungei Tengah branch. Affectionately dubbed the “Plant ID Expert” and “The Plant Whisperer” by thousands of returning customers, she possesses an uncanny ability to identify rare species and diagnose complex plant health issues on sight. As our Wholesale Sales Manager, Emily bridges the gap between large-scale professional needs and individual home gardening success, ensuring every customer leaves with the exact advice and species they need to thrive in Singapore’s climate.

Yeo Kai He

Nursery Manager | Jurong Branch Manage

Yeo Kai He has over 12 years of hands-on experience in horticulture retail. He specialises in helping customers select the right plants for their homes, including HDB flats and balconies, matching plants to the right environment, lighting, and pots. KaiHe has assisted thousands of customers and trains new staff, sharing practical plant care knowledge gained from years of real-world experience, making him a trusted expert in Singapore’s gardening community.

CNY Delivery Update 🧧 Free delivery with $300 minimum spend, $30 delivery fee applies otherwise
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