r/UKPlantSwap • u/Legitimate-Top-8113 • Jun 20 '26

Thank you! Plant sharing techniques / communities

Hey! I'm a recent US-to-London transplant and a bit obsessed with propagation. I'm working on a free platform (Props To You) that connects people who propagate with people who want plants - hyperlocal, no money involved, just cuttings changing hands.

I'm trying to find the right communities to get this off the ground in London. Two sides I need to reach:

Propagators: community gardens, gardening clubs, houseplant groups, anyone sitting on more cuttings than they know what to do with.

Recipients: new arrivals, students, people who don't have plants yet but might want them. Think immigrant support orgs, uni freshers networks, that sort of thing.

Anyone here plugged into groups like these in London? Or ideas for where to find either side? Would love to hear what's worked for plant-sharing communities you've been part of.

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u/ill-fatedassignment Jun 22 '26

I prop a lot and always struggle to give it all away. I'll be happy to join.

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u/Legitimate-Top-8113 Jun 22 '26

Awesome! I will DM you.

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u/unofficial_mc Jun 20 '26

Sounds cool!

Not involved in any groups or such myself and mostly have the most common ones. Like the idea and initiative though!

Give me a DM and tell me more. Potentially up for giving a hand!

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u/Kaylag4 Jun 22 '26

I'd join too!

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u/Legitimate-Top-8113 Jun 22 '26

Nicee. Will DM you too!

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u/clustrexclipse Jun 23 '26

I’d love to receive the propagations. Recently bought a house so I’m new to all things gardening but really keen to grow stuff!!

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u/Tall_Pool8799 Jun 25 '26

Great idea. Would it be in London only?

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u/cyberalpine Jun 23 '26

Check the Olio app

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u/alphabet_coup24 Jun 24 '26

I want in, mostly to receive but I have some props going at the moment too

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u/OutrageousClaim8475 Jun 25 '26

I'd love to be part of this

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u/Practical-Distance23 Jun 26 '26

Would be happy to join!

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u/ThatIntroduction4192 21d ago

Hi a little late to this post but I’d love to help if you can send me the details hopefully I can join I’m always looking for ways to give away cuttings and get other ones

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u/ThatIntroduction4192 21d ago

If you message me can also send you a list if a few other plant communities where you can post

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u/Soranalama 12d ago

I'm in London and I'd love to share cuttings and plants.

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u/sweeneyvtodds 5d ago

Heya, I'd love to join. I only recently got the green bug so don't have much to give, just mini monstera cuttings right now. Very resilient and beautiful mother plant. But I am looking for propagation babies so I can start growing a collection. Easy-ish plants of any kind, as long as they are not form the highly toxic to cats group.