In a leafy corner of Bangalore’s HSR Layout, a new kind of plant shop has opened its doors—one that’s not just selling greenery but building a lifestyle around it. Ugaoo, a brand that’s been quietly cultivating India’s love for urban gardening, has launched its second retail store in the city, and it’s a stunner.
Spread across 2,000 square feet, this isn’t your typical nursery. It’s Ugaoo’s biggest store in Bangalore so far, and the 11th in its national footprint, which includes spaces in Mumbai and Pune. From green-covered walls and curated plant corners to open workshop zones, the new space has been designed to make visitors slow down, breathe deeply, and rediscover their connection with nature.
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“This isn’t just another store—it’s a space to build community,” said Siddhant Bhalinge, founder and CEO of Ugaoo. “HSR Layout feels like the right place for this. It’s full of people who care about design, wellness, and the environment. We’re excited to become part of their daily lives.”
The neighbourhood itself—known for its young professionals, eco-conscious families, and design-forward homes—mirrors Ugaoo’s audience. It’s a place where terracotta pots and fiddle-leaf figs feel just as at home as laptops and matcha lattes.
Ugaoo, founded in 2015, has deep agricultural roots. Bhalinge, a landscape architect trained in California, comes from a family that’s been in the agri-business for over a century through Namdeo Umaji Agritech, one of India’s oldest seed companies. His decision to blend that legacy with a sleek, millennial-friendly brand has struck a chord—especially in cities where balconies double as personal jungles.
Unlike many gardening brands that rely on third-party suppliers, Ugaoo keeps things in-house. Its 25-acre farm in Talegaon, Maharashtra, acts as the backbone of its supply chain, giving the brand full control over quality, freshness, and variety. That’s a big part of why their plants tend to arrive healthier, last longer, and come with thoughtful tips for care.
The brand’s growth ambitions are just as lush. Ugaoo plans to scale to 80 stores by 2030, with an emphasis on Southern India and smaller cities like Indore, Nashik, Bhopal, and Kolhapur—places where the gardening bug is just beginning to bloom.
Beyond plants, the store offers a mix of gardening tools, stylish planters, home décor items, and even expert consultations—making it part boutique, part classroom, part sanctuary.
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For Bhalinge, this new opening isn’t just about increasing retail presence. “It’s about building spaces where people don’t just buy plants—they form habits, swap stories, and fall in love with the idea of living green,” he said.
With the new HSR Layout outlet, Ugaoo continues to water the seeds of a greener, more mindful urban lifestyle—one neighbourhood at a time.
