Chatuchak is one of the important landmarks in Bangkok. As you may have heard about JJ mall and Chatuchak Weekend Market, where you can go shopping on weekend for almost everything you can think of, from clothes to traditional street food. But did you know that there is also plant market on weekdays? Sounds interesting? If so, let’s find out more, especially if you’re a plant lover.

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Getting to know the market

Chatuchak Plant Market is a famous outdoor market in Bangkok for plant lovers. It is the largest market of its kind in Thailand. The market is primarily dedicated to selling plants and gardening supplies, with thousands of vendors offering a wide variety of plants, flowers, trees, gardening tools, and gardening decorations.

Chatuchak plant market opening hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday and Thursday. However, most store owners will restock their goods in the late Tuesday afternoon, and you can start shopping since then. There are almost all kinds of plants you can think of: orchids, cacti, indoor plants, lucky plants, etc.

Plants and flowers hold a significant and important role in Thai culture and everyday life in various aspects of Thai society. Flowers play a significant role in Buddhism as decorations in temples and as offerings to Buddha statues. Thai people also use plants and flowers for decoration at homes, in public spaces, and in any important ceremonies. There are many other aspects, such as using herbs in traditional medicine and in many recipes.

The Best Plants and Flowers at Chatuchak Plant Market, also known as JJ Plant Market

Tropical Plants

Chatuchak Market is known for its vast selection of tropical plants. Some of the most popular ones include Aroids family such as anthuriums, a wide variety of ferns, various kinds of palms, and popular tropical fruits such as mango and jackfruit. By landscaping with plants especially tropical plants, you need to start with choosing the right one for your home because they come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors. You can use plants with different textures, heights, and colors to create interest and make your home uniquely good-looking. For a tiny apartment, you can add greenery and a sense of calm to your home with a small plant such as a gerbera.

Tips for caring for tropical plants:

To take good care of tropical plants, you have to pay attention to their light, water, humidity, fertilizer, soil, and pruning needs. Most tropical plants need consistent and regular watering, but not too much. Enough light is also important. You can place your plants near a window to make sure they get natural light every day.

Succulents and Cacti

Succulents are a popular plant and have become one of the indoor plant trends in Thailand because of their hardiness and low maintenance. You can find a wide variety of succulents at the market; some of the more popular ones include cacti, echeveria, Crassula, Tillandsia, and Haworthia. Thai people have known succulents for a long time because aloe vera and adenium are also classified as this type of plant.

Tips for caring for succulents and cacti:

Water them only when the soil is completely dry. Please note that they are adapted to live in an arid environment, so do not overwater them.

Orchids

Thailand is famous for its orchids, and Chatuchak Market has an extensive collection of these exotic flowers. You can find a wide variety of orchids at the market, with examples of popular orchids including Dendrobium, Vanda, and Cattleya.

Tips for caring for orchids:

Watering them at least once a week. Watering with a spray bottle may be used to increase the humidity of the orchids regularly. Please note that they should be planted in a well-draining potting mix that allows water to flow freely through the roots.

Bonsai Trees

Bonsai trees are a type of miniature tree that is grown in small containers and shaped through careful pruning and training. Examples of popular bonsai trees are divided into leaves, flowers, and fruits such as Kuromatsu Bonsai, Shimpaku Bonsai, Juniper Bonsai, Apple Bonsai, Orange Bonsai, Azalea Bonsai, Cherry blossom Bonsai, Sekka Hinoki Cypess Bonsai. The advantage of buying bonsai at Chatuchak is that many bonsai sellers are proficient. They have been in the bonsai industry for a long time, so they’re ready to advise you from scratch.

Tips for caring for bonsai trees:

Taking care of bonsai requires some skill and training. Some people even consider growing bonsai as an art. Therefore, you should study carefully before deciding to buy bonsai to know whether it’s your style or not.

Tips for Shopping at Chatuchak Plant Market

1. Tips For Planning Your Visit

Best time to visit: If you are a plant lover and want to buy plants for decorating your home, the best time to come here is Tuesday evening. Although these aren’t the official opening hours, this is considered to be the golden time. It is the time when each store just restocks their goods, so you’ll be the first one to choose. The weather isn’t hot when compared to the daytime on Wednesday and Thursday, and it’s less crowded.
How to get there: The best way is by using public transport, either BTS or MRT, and getting off at Kamphaeng Phet station for MRT or Mo Chit station for BTS. You can enter the market using Entrance No. 2 or 3. However, you can drive to the market and park your car at Mixt Chatuchak.
What to bring: Keep only necessary things; don’t bring too many belongings with you. If you enjoy plants, you will have to walk and shop for several hours.
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Tips for Shopping at Chatuchak Plant Market

2. Bargaining and Negotiating Prices

Bargaining is acceptable in Thailand. It’s a common practice when you buy something in any market or from street vendors. However, there are some tips to keep in mind when negotiating prices.

Be polite and respectful, bargain in a friendly manner, and avoid being aggressive to any sellers.
Pre-research to find a fair price before buying in order to negotiate effectively.
Start negotiating with a lower price than what you’re willing to pay. For example, a seller told you that the price for an item is 100 baht, and you’re willing to pay around 80 baht. You can start negotiating at 70 baht. The seller may ask whether 75 or 80 baht is acceptable or not. If you’re willing to pay, it’ll make the seller feel like he or she is getting a good deal.

Plants and flowers are an integral part of Thai culture and everyday life, and they play an important role in religion, decoration, medicine, food, and tourism. Although there are many plant markets in Bangkok, if you need a market with the largest selection of plants as well as the most convenient travel, only Chatuchak Plant Market is your answer. Finally, although you can get various products from the Chatuchak plant market online using many well-known online shopping platforms, the best is still going to be appreciating them at the market yourself!

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