Who Would Use Tuki – The Marketplace App for Plants?

Why Plants Bring People Together

There's just something about plants.
Big leafy greens, bright bursts of colour, tiny trailing vines on your bookshelf—wherever you go in the world, people fill their spaces with plants to feel better. And it works. We all react the same way: nature calms us down, makes us smile, helps us breathe.

That's why we think a dedicated marketplace for plants makes sense. It's not just a buying-and-selling app. It's a way to connect people through something we all instinctively love.

The People Behind the Leaves

We know Tuki won't be for everyone. And that's totally fine.

But we do think we know who's going to love it from day one:

The Urban Green Thumb
They're in their 20s or 30s, living the city life. Flatshares, balconies, window sills. Work can be stressful, but there's nothing like coming home to a peaceful, plant-filled space.
They probably started with one plant from a pop-up market or local shop… and now they've got a little jungle going. They're short on time but big on vibes—and they love the idea of finding affordable plants close by, without scrolling through Facebook groups for hours.
The Weekend Gardener
Think: a bit more space, maybe even a garden. Possibly a shed. Possibly a dog. They've got a full-time job and a full-time life, but still find time to potter about, pull weeds, or tend to their houseplants on a Sunday morning.
They like garden centres, sure—but they'd love the chance to buy and sell plants more locally, from real people, with less faff.

What Buyers Are Looking For

🪴 Convenience
Plant shopping shouldn't mean a cross-town trek or waiting a week for a delivery from a warehouse. Tuki lets you find what's available nearby—sometimes just a few streets away—and pick it up the same day.
💸 Value
We all love a plant bargain. But more than that, we love knowing what we're getting. Online orders often mean mystery boxes of limp greenery. Tuki is different. You'll see the actual plant you're buying, from someone around the corner. Better for your wallet, and the planet.

What Sellers Really Need

Selling should feel safe.

We've all heard the horror stories from online marketplaces—no-shows, scams, awkward cash handovers. With Tuki, payments happen in the app, and buyers confirm the handover with a code. Just like food delivery, but for plants. No stress. No risk.

Help Shape the Tuki Community

These are just a few of the people we think will be first to Tuki… but maybe we've missed you? Maybe you're a schoolteacher with a classroom full of succulents. A local artist who paints planters. A new plant parent who just adopted their first Monstera.

We'd love to hear from you.
Sign up, tell us who you are, and help shape what Tuki becomes.