Zone 9 Tropicals
0.5 miTropical, rare, and exotic plants are available at this home-based nursery operated by a friendly owner.
IndependentZone 9b
IndependentPlant nurseryUSDA zone 9b
Another Place in Time
4.8(145)
About Another Place in Time
“Modest nursery offering a variety of house plants, perennials, and exotic species, plus gifts.”
Another Place in Time is an independent plant nursery serving Houston from its location on W 11th St. With a 4.8-star average across 145 Google reviews, it ranks among the best-reviewed garden retailers in the Houston area. The store offers onsite services. Because Houston sits in USDA zone 9b (winter lows of 25 to 30°F), local stock here tends to be adapted to the region's conditions, worth asking the staff what's planted well for other customers lately.
Services & amenities
Service options
✓ Onsite services
Accessibility
✓ Wheelchair accessible entrance✓ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Payments
✓ Credit cards✓ Debit cards
From the business
✓ Small business
Rating breakdown
Based on 145 Google reviews
5 ★
90%
4 ★
5%
3 ★
1%
2 ★
2%
1 ★
1%
Frequently asked questions
›Where is Another Place in Time located?
Another Place in Time is located at 421 W 11th St, Houston, TX 77008. The closest alternative garden center is Zone 9 Tropicals, about 0.5 miles away.
›Is Another Place in Time open on Sunday?
Yes, Another Place in Time is open 10AM-5PM on Sundays. Hours can change seasonally, so confirm by phone before a special trip.
›What plants grow well near Another Place in Time?
Houston is in USDA hardiness zone 9b, with winter lows of 25 to 30°F. Frost is rare and fleeting. Gardens produce nearly year-round; the real challenges are summer heat, salt-laden coastal wind, and hurricane-season downpours.
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