So disappointed to leave this review. Came here to get our first new fruit tree for our new place…read moreJune 9 2022. We called while we were on our way and the lady that owns the place said her son could let us in and show us around. He was very friendly. For anyone that loves fruit, fruit trees and/or tropical fruit - the place is super cool and they have a good variety of fruit trees to choose from. I noticed that there were a lot of tiny seedlings of various kinds that looked to be started from seed. They had one hawaiian/strawberry papaya tree left and it was pretty big. I was so excited. I inquired about it and the son called his mom to find out the price and confirm that it was a strawberry papaya since it was the last one of that variety. We spent $140 on our new big papaya tree with flowers that smelled heavenly. I babied it, watered regularly, fed accordingly. It flourished and put on a lot of new growth but I noticed a few weeks later that every flower it put out never formed fruit. I researched about papaya flowers and realized that we were sold a male papaya tree. It has only male flowers and will Never bear fruit...I felt and still feel scammed. I found out that when you grow papaya plants from seed - you will only find out if it's female, male or hermaphrodite (both male & female) by its flowers so you have to wait until it's mature enough to flower. With these people being quite knowledgeable about fruit trees and having hundreds - maybe even a thousand fruit trees on their property- I would think they knew it was a male tree. Reputable nurseries sell hermaphroditic varieties so that you don't need separate plants to pollinate and produce fruit. I think at the very least they should have informed us that it was a male tree that doesn't fruit. So we paid $140 for a male papaya tree that will never bear fruit. My husband paid the son directly by venmo. After we found out it was a male tree, my husband contacted the son to explain what happened and asked if we could bring the tree back for a refund and we never got a response. Was so shocked that a small family business would do this especially when he was so friendly in person. I saw so many trees with fruit so I'm not saying that I think they've done this before - but it happened to us and even if it's a one time occurrence...it really sucks. It's been about a year and 8 months since - I waited so long to leave a review because I was hoping her son would eventually contact us back. After that I was upset and didn't want to think about it much. But I am still so disappointed to have wasted our money like this on a tree that will never bear fruit.

We came here for the first time last week to check out their selection of fruit trees after seeing…read morethem on Instagram. We were met by Teri Flores, the owner, who is as sweet and helpful as can be. She gave us a tour of the place and offered us samples of the fruits. The place is clean and well organized, with a great selection of citrus, cherimoyas, mangoes. We purchased 4 trees and had them deliver and plant for us. The workers arrived on time and were very professional. They did a great job planting our trees and cleaned everything up when they were done. Excellent service and products! I would highly recommend.

I was looking in the area for a place that soil. This popped up on Yelp, so I gave it a go…read more Parking: Street parking. Though it's a neighborhood, it's not an overly packed one, so it was cool! Vibes: Welcome to the Linda Vista neighborhood. You're not too far away from the main plaza, but when you're here, it feels completely different. Though it's a house, it feels like you're in a nursery. They have a lot of plants, it left me pretty surprised. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Great! Friendly people who were super knowledgeable. OVERALL: 4.5 Stars. Awesome! I had a great experience here. It was fun walking around getting lost, seeing the different plants and seeing them thriving. They had some plants/produce I didn't expect to see. I wish I had a garden now to grow some of these plants but all in all, great place! Represent-ASIAN! Tips: * Plan accordingly, call ahead of time to check if they got what you're looking for. * Ong has a double meaning in Chinese - prosperity or pineapple.

Owner was super nice and welcoming. She is sweet and an informative seller. Will come back again.read more

This place is AWESOME! A hidden gem in Escondido. This nursery has a wide variety of plants to…read morechoose from. The owners are friendly and knowledgeable. They were able to help me select the correct plants for my yard. Their prices are unbeatable and they accept cash/Venmo.

Good selections and inexpensive in this nursery compared to name brand nurseries. The gentleman was…read morehelpful and friendly in helping us with plant selections. We planted the plants in our home and they are doing well.

This is the place to buy California native plants in north County! They have a massive selection,…read moreincluding many gorgeous cultivars. The staff is knowledgeable and the service is fantastic. I've bought many plants from Moosa, and the value cannot be beat! Next time you are willing to drive to Valley Center, be sure to swing by Moosa Creek Native Plant Nursery!

I like their plants, which are regularly delivered to my local hardware store. However, trying to…read moreorder from them is quite difficult. I've tried to order online, but this is impossible. First they ask you where your local store is based on zip code. I put that in, got my local store. But then I was been asked for a password for an account I don't have. Can't register for an account online either; it keeps telling me nope, I'm registered, but there's no way to recover my password or get a new one. It just goes in an endless loop of "NO". Not a user-friendly site. Today, Sat. Feb. 13, I tried to put in an order via San Carlos Hardware, but they told me they can't do that and I should call Moosa, so I tried to call. I got a message saying they were closed - for the CHRISTMAS holidays! Uh, I know COVID has blurred a lot of stuff, but I still know what month it is. And if I were running a business I'd sure update my phone message more often. I hate to give them 3 stars, but their customer service both online and by phone is pretty nonexistent.

A local, family owned business? Sign me up to check it out! I stopped into El Plantio looking for a…read morefew plants to add to my garden, and the extensive selections available were mind blowing! The variety of plant options starting from seed, to transplant ready, to productive trees is astonishing. The staff knows the ins and outs of all the different types of plants they carry and how to care for them, as well as very nice and easy to work with! We were given excellent recommendations and took home a heritage raspberry plant and highland blueberry plant. Both have been great and productive for my home and I'll be hopefully coming back again soon to pick up more!

Nice selection of plants. I inquired about current coupon mailer. Girl at register said there was a…read more$10 coupon but these mailers go out to nearby residents and had no way for me to sign up. She didn't offer the coupon to me which would have been nice on my $40 order. I am a local. I was a first time customer. I found that odd customer service and I should have asked.

Pretty annoyed I got a plant from here and walking back to my car it had aphids. I thought…read moremealybugs at first but the guy corrected me and said they live only 2 days. That's a lie. They reproduce quickly And the life span is a month. I have a greenhouse and 50 plants in my house. I asked for a refund and he said no and just sprayed the plant down with I'm assuming is neem oil. But now I have to separate this plant leave it outside, hose it down kill the bugs and constantly repeat it till they're all gone. To be honest, I just wanted my $43 stock and I can get this plant somewhere else.. I 100% will never recommend this place to anyone

I have completely fallen in love with this gem of a nursery in Encinitas. I have been searching for…read morerare plants all over North County and have found that this has the best selection and best value for rare houe plants. This whole rack of plants came from Cordova, and not a single one can be found at any other nursery for these affordable prices (think 25%-50% of the price you'd find online). I have found several White Princess and Pink Princess Philodendron that have made exquisite gifts for the holidays. The most amazing Philodendron I found was the Jose Bueno, its leaves are easily at least 18" and I snagged it for 1/3 the online price! I have also found Swiss Cheese Monstera, as well as Thai Constellation and Albo varieties. My other amazing find has been their String of Turtles and String of Hearts, which are very rare as compared to the more typical string of pearls. The owner shared with me that he's been in business for over 38 years! He is super knowledgeable and has a vast inventory (hence the competitive pricing). The plants are all super healthy, and I've not had a single pest interloper from their collection. I have never left this nursery without finding what I was looking for. So if you're looking for presents this season (prepare to wow all of your friends and family while not breaking the bank) or want to expand on your rare house plant collection, this is your spot. Go before I buy all their plants.

Made a trip to Alpine to visit exotic gardens. Had a nice breakfast at Janet Montanas, then headed…read moreover at 9:30 to find some treasures. Neat spot with a variety of cactus, euphorbias, and succulents. Great prices and friendly service. I always enjoy funky garden yards, so much fun exploring.

I had been passing by this hidden gem for a few years, but I finally decided to check it out this…read moretime. It's not your typical plant store, but they have a pretty impressive selection of unique and rare cacti. I managed to find a few, and if I had more space, I would definitely add more to my collection. It's also very affordable! The owner was very knowledgeable and helpful. This small local business is definitely worth checking out and supporting!

Beautiful selection of various kinds of orchids! I visited this spot twice, once in 2022 and once…read morein 2025. If I were local I would certainly pick something up -- they have quite a few varieties that you don't see elsewhere. The lady at the front desk was also a pleasure to chat with and seemed to be quite knowledgeable about her craft. For the other guys out there, this is a great place to take your mom and/or significant other ;)

It is a have to see, orchid lover or not. It is a very friendly, inspiring orchid nursery. When…read moretalking to the owner, you'll feel like you have always known her. You have to go, you will not believe the selection and the prices are very fair.