Grow Plants and Herbs Year Round With These Indoor Greenhouses (2024)

What We Researched

We spoke with McEnaney and Rebecca Sears, CMO & Resident Green Thumb at Ferry-Morse, for advice on what to look for in an indoor greenhouse. We noted each one’s dimensions, material, and whether or not it has a grow light, as well as any additional features.

Our Top Picks

The best indoor greenhouse overall is the Barrina Mini Greenhouse, which includes everything you need to be a successful grower. The greenhouse itself has a total weight capacity of 220 pounds and comes with a two-year warranty. No handiness is required for assembly, as no tools are needed.

All four shelves have guardrails to protect the plants from falling and can be adjusted as needed, allowing space for taller plants. The shelves are metal, while the tent over it is constructed from durable, high-transmittance EVA material that maintains a humid environment for your plants.

Because it’s transparent, you can easily take a peek and check on your plants’ progress. When you need to access them, you can unzip the front and roll up the door. There’s no need to worry about ventilation, because there are mesh windows with covers that can be raised or lowered.

Six grow lights are included—two per shelf underside—which helps provide the exact amount of light your plants need to grow. They can be hung three different ways. The lights even have reflectors, making them even more efficient while also protecting your eyes from the brightness.

Plenty of other accessories are included to help your plants grow as successfully as possible. Thanks to the mechanical timer, you can put the lights on a schedule, and you also get a thermo-hygrometer to monitor temperature and humidity.

Hook and loop tape for cable management keeps your greenhouse looking tidy, while waterproof PP mats protect your grow lights from water damage. You can even choose to install casters, which make transporting the greenhouse easy and can be locked when not in use.

The only potential con is that this greenhouse has a very bare bones, industrial look that some may not prefer if it’s going to be in a more public part of their home.

Product Details: Dimensions: 35.4 x 13.8 x 59 inches | Material: Metal and EVA material | Grow Lights Included: Yes

If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, the Ohuhu Mini Greenhouse is a great choice. The structure features four tiers and a mesh polyethylene cover that’s corrosion resistant, low temperature resistant, waterproof, and ultraviolet proof.

The cover also features a zippered roll-up door (with a strap to keep it open) that makes it easy to check on plants. Each shelf has a capacity of 22 pounds, measures 24 x 4 x 17.3 inches, and can be stabilized with eight fixing buckles.

You can either opt for the single layer roof or spring for the double layer roof, which comes with an interior hanging rod at the top for structural stability and grow lights or fans. Assembly—and disassembly—is a breeze.

Anchoring the shelf to the wall is an extra step in the assembly process, but it will offer more stability and help prevent the shelf from toppling over. The sand bag pouches on the bottom sides also help provide additional support.

Product Details: Dimensions: 27 x 62 x 20 inches | Material: Polyethylene and steel | Grow Lights Included: No

If you’re going to invest in an indoor greenhouse, it should be both attractive and functional. The ornate hardware on the MCombo Cold Frame Greenhouse makes it look like an everyday cabinet, while the two distinct finishes, gray and natural, allow you to choose which color works best for your home.

One more thing to love? The bottom drawer that can store gardening supplies like shears, gloves, and much more. The greenhouse has a fir wood frame and transparent polycarbonate panels, which in addition to being durable, are light-diffusing and insulating for more successful growth.

On either side, there’s a bolt that can open both the roof and the sides for ventilation. Inside the greenhouse, variety is the name of the game: There are three shelves to the right and open space on the left for an extra tall plant. The bummer is that shelves are fixed, so you can’t adjust them as certain plants grow.

The included anti-falling devices will help prevent the greenhouse from tipping over. The greenhouse can also be used outside. If you decide to place it outdoors, you’ll benefit from the four reinforced metal ground brackets and water drainage grooves.

Product Details: Dimensions: 38.2 x 22.8 x 77.2 inches | Material: Fir wood and polycarbonate | Grow Lights Included: No

Grow lights can help your plants receive sufficient sunlight, especially if your greenhouse is tucked away in a dark corner of your house. For the best indoor greenhouse with grow lights, we chose the Bstrip Mini Greenhouse with Grow Light.

This is one of the best options because it’s equipped with four tiers of rigid steel tubing, a durable PVC cover, and an adjustable grow light on every shelf. The cover includes a roll-up door with two ties that keep it secured at the top, allowing you to care for your plants easily.

The grow lights include a multi-function switch with three light modes: yellow, pink, and mixed. It can be set for three, six, or 12 hour timers with five brightness options. This customization will help ensure your plants are getting the exact kind of light they need at all times.

We love that no tools are required for assembly—everything simply snaps into place. Each shelf can be removed, which is helpful for adding shorter plants or allowing extra room for tall plants. The shelves featured a metal grid design, which may require a plastic mat over them if you plan on growing seedlings or smaller plants.

Product Details: Dimensions: 26.8 x 61.8 x 19.3 inches | Material: Steel and PVC | Grow Lights Included: Yes

Finding the best environment for starting seeds indoors is important because this stage can make or break your plant’s success. We love the Bonviee 5-Pack Seed Starter Tray Seedling Starter Kits because it helps create ideal conditions for your seeds to thrive.

The lids have vents that can be adjusted to control the temperature and humidity of each tray. Another feature we love is the clear seed tray that you can lift out of the main tray to easily check on your seedlings’ progress.Each tray is equipped with 12 pods, totaling 60 pods total.

The helpful part about having them separated into different trays is that you don’t have to carve out a large surface to start such a high volume of seeds—you can place them in different areas of your home. Having to tend to so many different trays, however, may make plant care more tedious for some.

Product Details: Dimensions: 4.4 x 5 x 6.1 inches | Material: Plastic | Grow Lights Included: No

The Pure Garden 3-Tier Greenhouse is ideal for those who are new to gardening, both because of its affordability and its small footprint. Indoor greenhouses can take up a lot of space—this one is focused on the vertical versus the horizontal in the form of three or four tiers.

The structure is made of sturdy iron tubing that’s been powder coated to protect it from rust and corrosion if you choose to put it outside. It’s covered in a heat-trapping PVC cover with a zippered roll-up door for easy access to plants, plus a tie strap to keep it open when needed.

The wire shelving unfortunately can’t be adjusted, though you can easily remove shelving if you’re trying to grow a tall plant and need some extra height. No tools are required for assembly, which is always a win.

Product Details: Dimensions: 27.5 x 19 x 50 or 27.5 x 19 x 63 inches | Material: Metal and polyvinyl chloride | Grow Lights Included: No

The Outsunny Hobby Greenhouse marries form and function: Though it operates as a greenhouse, it’s less industrial looking, so you can keep it somewhere like your living room without it being an eyesore.

It’s made out of wood and comes in two colors—a neutral gray and a brighter (yet still natural!) orange. Within the frame are transparent polycarbonate panels that help effectively diffuse light and maintain the ideal temperature for your plants through humidity-creating insulation.

There are three tiers: two adjustable shelves, plus the bottom shelf. This allows for flexibility depending on the rate at which different plants in the greenhouse are growing. The double doors are latched to keep them in place and can easily be opened for pruning, watering, and misting.

If you choose to bring it outdoors, the pointed roof helps prevent water accumulation, and its ability to open provides ventilation, letting fresh air and sunshine in. The one thing we don’t like about this greenhouse is a lack of pre-drilled holes, which makes assembly a little more tricky. Still, users typically find the process easy enough.

Product Details: Dimensions: 32 x 19 x 54 inches | Material: Wood and polycarbonate | Grow Lights Included: No

If you have limited space in your home and need an indoor garden that will store easily, the Porayhut Pop Up Greenhouse Cover is the perfect choice for you. The pop up design allows you to fold it down compactly when not in use. There are three different sizes to choose from: 52, 63.7, or 85 inches tall.

Lightweight yet sturdy, the cover is made from 600D Oxford and double-layer PE mesh fabric you can see through.Regardless of size, each greenhouse comes with a door that can be unzipped and rolled up for access and ventilation. This greenhouse also has two micro mesh windows for even more ventilation.

If you want to take it outside, you can thanks to the included stakes and ropes that will increase stability and wind resistance. Keep in mind that this indoor greenhouse doesn’t have a floor.

Product Details: Dimensions: 37 x 52 x 37, 48 x 63.7 x 48, or 72 x 84.6 x 74 inches | Material: Polyethylene | Grow Lights Included: No

Whether you live in a small space or keep a rotation of plants with different light needs, having a greenhouse with wheels that lock into place is undeniably useful. The Vivosun Mini 4-Tier Greenhouse is made out of powder-coated steel, has four tiers, and is 19 inches deep (enough space for seed starting trays and small-to-medium pots).

It comes with two polyethylene covers (so you have one extra) that checks plenty of boxes, particularly if you decide to transport your indoor greenhouse to the outside: UV protection, water protection, anti-oxidation, and cold-resistance. Plus, the covers are designed with a grid of green reinforcing fibers for additional durability.

Watering and misting are a breeze—simply unzip the door, roll it up, and secure it with the attached tie to open. No tools are needed to assemble the rack thanks to included connectors. To keep the cover in place, all you have to do is use the fixed ropes on the corners to tie it to the structure.

It’s worth noting that while there are other sizes of this greenhouse available, this is the only one with wheels.

Product Details: Dimensions: 27 x 19 x 63 inches | Material: Polyethylene and powder-coated steel | Grow Lights Included: No

Terrariums are essentially mini greenhouses. They’re usually made with thick tempered glass panels instead of polycarbonate, which allows for more sunlight but less humidity.

Arguably the most aesthetically pleasing option on our list, the H Potter Terrarium Planter Freestanding Wardian Case has great details like cream powder coated metal, architectural arches, and stately finials.

While assembly is required, the process is simple and can be done without tools or even instructions. The greenhouse arrives in three pieces: table, cabinet, and roof. The glass panels for the walls and roof first need to be slid into place before you stack the pieces together.

To take care of your plants or provide them with ventilation, all you have to do is lift the hinged side of the roof and insert the hook on either side into the eye so it stays up. If needed, you can also remove the entire roof.

The interior of this greenhouse is 28 x 14 x 24 inches, which is larger than most glass options. Because of this, however, it also comes with a larger price tag.

Product Details: Dimensions: 28 x 14 x 49 inches | Material: Powder coated metal and glass | Grow Lights Included: No