Indoor Greenhouses of 2023

Whether you're a professional gardener or your green thumb resembles a black thumb, any grower can benefit from an indoor greenhouse.

Fifth-generation botanist, garden designer and author Ryan McEnany explains the benefits of an indoor greenhouse. "They serve many purposes: creating a controlled environment to help plants thrive, providing a growing space for those who otherwise wouldn't have an outdoor area to garden, maximizing tender plants in cold weather, growing edibles near the kitchen, and more." From grow lights to material to dimensions, there are a lot of factors to consider when identifying the best indoor greenhouses. After talking to experts and researching several products, we found the best indoor greenhouses.

1 Best Overall Barrina Mini Greenhouse with LED Grow Light

The structure was awarded the title of Best Indoor Greenhouse. It's spacious, but not overwhelming, allowing you to grow indoor plants or herbs without taking up too much space. You can also use it on the patio or porch thanks to the waterproof and windproof cover made of eco-friendly EVA material that provides cold and frost protection.

It is transparent with ventilated windows, which is great for monitoring without opening the lid. When you need to open it, you can use the roll up zippered door.

The shelves hold up to 220 pounds total and can be adjusted to four different heights. The three 2-foot grow lights operate via four dimming levels and three automatic timer options: three, six or 12 hours. The included wheels make it easy to move the greenhouse if needed and can be locked when stationary. Although assembly is required, no tools are required to put the structure together.

2 Best Budget Ohuhu Mini Greenhouse

If you are looking for a budget-friendly option, this is the best indoor greenhouse for you. The system consists of four layers and a mesh polyethylene cover, which is corrosion resistant, low temperature resistant, waterproof and UV proof. The cover has 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 hooks.

You can opt for a single-layer roof or spring for a double-layer roof, which comes with an internal hanging rod at the top for structural stability and mounting 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 provide more stability and help prevent the shelf from tipping over. Sandbags on the undersides help provide additional support.

3 Best Splurge Dream Buck 62-Inch Large Portable Wood Greenhouse

For most of us, an indoor greenhouse in our space can be hard to ignore. If you can afford the investment, we recommend considering something a little easier on the eyes. Made from fir wood (white only option) and ribbed polycarbonate panels, this indoor greenhouse can be a regular cabinet. If you want, you can add four wheels to move the greenhouse (they have two brakes, so you don't have to worry about it accidentally moving). An anti-tipping strap that you can attach to the wall is included for added safety, reducing the risk of falls.

Inside the greenhouse are two adjustable shelves and a half shelf (to maximize space for taller plants and seedlings/herbs at the same time), providing four tiers for growing. The top shelf weighs 40 pounds, while the middle and bottom shelves weigh 80 pounds. The roof, which can be opened for ventilation, is designed diagonally, which is helpful if you bring it outside, as it prevents water and rain from collecting in the greenhouse.

4 Best with Grow Lights Bstrip Mini Greenhouse with Grow Light

Grow lights can help your plants get enough sunlight, especially if your greenhouse is tucked away in a dark corner of your home. For the best indoor greenhouse with grow lights, we chose the Bistrip Mini Greenhouse with Grow Light. It is one of the best indoor greenhouses because it has four layers of solid steel tubes, a durable PVC cover and an adjustable grow light on each shelf. The cover has a roll-up door with two ties that keep the top secure, allowing you to easily maintain your plants.

Grow lights have a multi-function switch with three light modes: yellow, pink and mixed. It can be set to three, six or 12 hour timers with five brightness options. This customization will help ensure your plants get the right light they need at all times. We love that no tools are required for assembly with this indoor greenhouse—everything just snaps into place. Each shelf can be removed, making it easy to add shorter plants or allow extra space for taller plants. The shelves feature a metal grid design, and if you plan to grow seedlings or small plants, you may need a plastic mat over them.

5 Best for Starting Seeds Bonviee 5-Pack Seed Starter Tray Kits

Finding the best indoor greenhouse for starting seeds is important because this condition can make or break your plant's success. We love the Bonviee 5-Pack Seed Starter Tray Seedling Starter Kits because it helps create the perfect environment for your seeds to thrive. The lids have holes that can be adjusted to control the temperature and humidity of each plate. Another feature we love is the clear seed tray that can be pulled out from the main tray to easily check the progress of your seedlings.

Each tray is equipped with 12 pods for a total of 60 pods. The beneficial part of separating them into different trays is that you don't have to carve up a large surface area to start such a large amount of seeds - you can place them in different areas of your home. However, having to go to a variety of pallets can make plant care too difficult for some.

6 Best for Beginners Pure Garden 3-Tier Greenhouse

This budget-friendly indoor greenhouse is ideal for gardening newcomers due to both its affordability and its small footprint. Indoor greenhouses can take up a lot of space, so you have to move around other things in your house - it's not focused on the vertical and horizontal in the form of three or four tiers.

The system is made of sturdy steel tubing, powder coated to protect against rust and corrosion if you want to put it outside. It is covered in a heat-trapping PVC cover and has a zippered roll-up door for easy access to plants and a tie strap to keep it open when needed.

Unfortunately the wire shelf is not adjustable, however you can easily remove the shelf if you are trying to grow a tall plant and need extra height. No tools are required for assembly, which is always a win-win.

7 Best Cabinet MCombo 35.4 x 14.6-Inch Greenhouse Cold Frame

Although indoor greenhouses are practical, they are not all pretty. However, the MCombo 35.4 x 14.6-inch gold frame offers both function and style. This indoor greenhouse is available in four colors (blue, orange, green and natural wood) and is large enough to hold your plants without being bulky.

With the included shelf, you can keep two levels of plants. There are four screw holes to install the shelf, but you don't need to if you have tall plants. No floor is included, which is important to keep in mind if you're worried about damaging your floor or table (but it can always be included). Open the roof to let in ventilation or extra sunlight.

If you want to take it outside, it's made of weather-, rot-, UV-, and mold/mildew-resistant fir wood, and roof grooves prevent rain from collecting. Plus, it can handle up to 18 mph of wind and up to 10 pounds of snow. Assembly is required, but all you need is a screwdriver.