What if your hobby took over your house and refused to stay a hobby?
For Jason Tor, that obsession with plants became a bold life reset. He walked away from a high-flying corporate marketing career and built Plant & Pot Studio, the brand that changed how Malaysians see indoor plants.
Today, it’s not just a plant shop.
It’s a movement. A vibe. A green lifestyle statement.
The Bold Leap That Changed Everything
Back in 2015–2016, indoor plants were still niche in Malaysia. Jason saw something others didn’t.
Inspired by modern plant stores in Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, he launched a concept that felt ahead of its time:
exotic indoor plants, curated aesthetics, and an experience not just a purchase.
People asked: “Will this even work?”
Jason didn’t overthink it. He built it anyway.
Growing Through Risk, COVID & Comebacks
Plant & Pot Studio didn’t grow overnight; it evolved.
- Started with indoor and exotic plants
- Then leveled up with professional landscaping & design services
- Expanded into café & bakery
In 2019, a new outlet opened in Ampang and one week later, COVID hit.
Two brutal years followed. Tough calls were made. The Ampang outlet closed.
But here’s the twist 👇
They had launched their website just one week before MCO. That move saved the business.
Online sales boomed.
Post-pandemic, competition exploded but Plant & Pot Studio stood out by doing what others didn’t:
premium plants, expert advice, and real service.
The Viral Plant Café That Broke the Internet ☕
Customers were travelling hours just to visit the Puchong store. They asked for a place to chill.
So Jason listened.
Enter Sipping Corner Malaysia’s first-ever plant café. Coffee. Cakes. Lush greenery. Instagram heaven.
The café went viral fast, pulling in KOLs, media, and plant lovers nationwide. It wasn’t a trend, it became a landmark.
More Than Plants It’s a Mindset
Plant & Pot Studio does things differently:
- Paid design consultations (only serious clients)
- Jason personally leads most projects
- A tight team that treats the brand like their own Jason’s rule is simple:
Don’t fear problems. Solve them.
That mindset carried him through every challenge from capital issues to scaling a team.
An Entrepreneur Who Sees Gaps Before Trends
This isn’t Jason’s first success story.
At just 24, he launched Letoro Grooming, one of Malaysia’s first grooming services for small animals like rabbits and guinea pigs long before it was “cool.”
Today, Letoro runs four outlets nationwide.
Spotting gaps. Building early. Scaling smart. That’s the pattern.
What’s Next for Plant & Pot Studio?
As the brand celebrates 9 years in 2025, the vision is growing bigger:
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Two new outlets planned
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Penang expansion back on the radar
- Stronger community of urban plant lovers
From Puchong (with the iconic café) to Setapak, Plant & Pot Studio continues to redefine green living in Malaysia.
Final Take 🌿
Plant & Pot Studio proves one thing loud and clear:
Passion + courage + adaptability = long-term success.
From a house overflowing with plants to Malaysia’s most loved indoor plant destination this is what happens when you follow your green heart.
Ready to upgrade your space?
Explore the jungle at 👉 www.plantandpotstudio.com
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