Office plant care rounds
Visit offices and shops on a regular schedule to water, tidy and swap indoor plants.
- A$1k-5k
- Side hustle
- Out and about
Estimates for a small start in Australia, not guarantees.
What it is
A regular maintenance service for indoor plants already in place at workplaces: watering, pruning, cleaning leaves, pest checks and replacing plants that struggle. You start by servicing plants rather than supplying large installations.
Your first three steps
- Learn indoor plant care through a short horticulture course or a few weeks working with a local plant supplier
- Set a price per plant and per visit by checking what local plant services charge
- Offer a trial month to a few nearby businesses and photograph the results for your website and social media
Who pays
Small offices, cafes, medical and dental practices, real estate agencies and shops that want greenery without looking after it themselves.
How it makes money
A monthly fee per site based on the number of plants and visit frequency, plus extra charges for replacement plants and pots.
Skills that help
- Plant care knowledge
- Reliable and punctual
- Route planning
- Friendly with clients and office staff
Watch out for
- Public liability insurance, check what cover building managers ask for
- An ABN, and GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold
- Contract terms: agree who pays for plants that die and how to cancel
- Lifting pots and compost is physical, plan how you will carry gear in a ute or van
Deep research report · Australia
Everything you need to start: office plant care rounds
Researched with live web search for Australia: real startup prices, the licences and rules, what others charge, a break-even example, how to find your first customers and a 30-day launch plan. With sources.
- Startup costs with real prices
- Licences, registration and rules
- Pricing: what others charge
- Break-even example
- Finding your first customers
- 30-day launch plan
- Risks and how to reduce them
Questions people ask
How much does it cost to start an office plant care business?
Startup costs are typically around $1,000 to $5,000, depending on the gear and supplies you buy and how you carry them in a ute or van. These are estimates, so price your own kit before you begin.
Do I need insurance or registration to service office plants in Australia?
Check public liability insurance, including what cover building managers ask for. Also check whether you need an ABN, and GST registration once you reach the turnover threshold. Agree contract terms on who pays for plants that die and how clients cancel.
How much can I earn from office plant care rounds?
Monthly revenue is typically around $800 to $4,000, depending on how many clients you service and how many visits you fit into a week. You can start with about 10 hours a week and build a route over time.
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