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Whitwam Organics
💬 820 reviews4.9
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Whitwam Organics

Native and Florida-Friendly Nursery. Top products: Florida native plants, Heirloom vegetable seeds, Live vegetable transplants, Irrigation supplies, Compost and soil amendments. Whitwam Organics is a Florida-based horticultural business specializing in edible gardening and native plant propagation. Their core mission is to empower home gardeners to grow their own food through the provision of high-quality live plants, heirloom seeds, and expert consultation services. They focus specifically on varieties that thrive in Florida's unique climate, emphasizing heat-tolerant fruits and vegetables, as well as native species like American Beautyberry, Butterflyweed, and Black Eyed Susan. Beyond plant sales, the company serves as a comprehensive resource for residential growers, offering irrigation systems and soil amendments to ensure sustainable gardening success. They operate through both an online storefront and localized service models, prioritizing customer education through in-person and virtual consultations. By balancing retail plant supply with essential horticultural infrastructure like irrigation and compost, Whitwam Organics caters to both novice and experienced gardeners seeking to establish resilient, productive landscapes.

📍7409, North Highland Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33604, US
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Bloom Garden Shop
💬 257 reviews4.8
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Bloom Garden Shop

Urban Retail Garden Center. Top products: houseplants, herbs, succulents, custom plant arrangements, orchids. Bloom Garden Shop, located in South Tampa, is a long-standing garden center serving the local community since 2003. The business functions as an urban retail nursery and boutique horticultural space, offering a diverse selection of indoor houseplants, herbs, vegetables, succulents, and outdoor ornamental plants. Beyond standard retail sales, Bloom specializes in custom-designed plant arrangements and pottery, catering primarily to local homeowners looking to cultivate home jungles or indoor gardens. The shop emphasizes educational outreach, providing one-on-one workshops that teach customers, including novice gardeners, about plant care, maintenance, and soil health. Their operational model blends high-quality plant retail with a curated, enchanted-style shopping experience, offering unique garden decor and artisanal gift items. By providing professional plant advice and curated greenery, they serve as a comprehensive horticultural resource for the Tampa Bay area.

📍3043, South Macdill Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33629, US
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CYPRESS CREEK Landscape Supply
💬 112 reviews4.5
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CYPRESS CREEK Landscape Supply

Full-Service Landscape Garden Center. Top products: Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Annuals, Bulk Mulch and Soil. Cypress Creek Landscape Supply is a comprehensive garden center and landscape supply destination serving the Tampa Bay area for over 25 years. As a family-owned and operated business, they cater to a diverse clientele, including residential homeowners and commercial contractors. Their expansive two-acre facility functions as a one-stop-shop for horticultural needs, offering a vast inventory of fruit trees, palms, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Beyond their living plant inventory, they serve as a major supplier of bulk and bagged landscaping materials, including high-quality topsoil, potting soil, mulch, gravel, and natural stone. The business also provides a robust selection of horticultural support products, such as fertilizers, pesticides, fungicides, and specialized gardening tools. By combining a wide selection of nursery stock with hardscape materials and home garden decor, Cypress Creek Landscape Supply provides the essential components for both small-scale garden projects and large-scale commercial landscaping.

📍12729, North Florida Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33612, US
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Little Red Wagon Native Nursery
💬 112 reviews4.8
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Little Red Wagon Native Nursery

Native Florida Plant Nursery. Top products: Milkweed varieties, Passionflowers, Native shrubs and trees, Aquatic plants, Pollinator-friendly perennials. Little Red Wagon Native Nursery, located in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized nursery dedicated to the propagation and sale of native Florida flora. Operated in conjunction with the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation, the nursery functions as both a retail plant shop and a living educational exhibit. Their primary mission is to promote the use of native plants to support local biodiversity, specifically focusing on host plants for pollinators like butterflies and birds. Their extensive inventory includes a wide variety of milkweed species, passionvines, ornamental grasses, ground covers, and shrubs, all categorized by habitat suitability such as 'Fun in the Sun' or 'Chillin' in the Shade.' The business serves as a resource for homeowners and conservation-minded gardeners looking to restore or enhance native landscapes. In addition to plant sales, they offer educational outreach, including children’s nature camps, and operate a facility that combines retail operations with conservation-focused public education.

📍4113, Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33629, US
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Yura Vine Brothers
💬 110 reviews4.8
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Yura Vine Brothers

Indoor Houseplant Specialty Nursery. Top products: Indoor Houseplants, ZZ Plants, Succulents, Moss Art. Yura Vine Brothers is a specialty indoor plant boutique and garden retailer focused on providing curated greenery for interior residential and commercial spaces. The business caters primarily to homeowners and indoor plant enthusiasts, offering a diverse selection of ornamental plants, ranging from low-light varieties and beginner-friendly options to unique succulent arrangements. Beyond retail sales, the business functions as a community hub for horticultural education, hosting interactive workshops centered on plant care and botanical-inspired crafts such as moss art design. Their operation emphasizes knowledgeable customer service, providing expert guidance on plant selection and maintenance to ensure successful indoor growth. In addition to their core living plant inventory, they offer complementary accessories including decorative pots and curated botanical goods. Their model bridges the gap between a traditional nursery and a lifestyle brand, emphasizing the aesthetic and psychological benefits of incorporating nature into urban living environments.

📍1077, Water Street, Tampa, Florida, 33602, US
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Butterfly Tampa
💬 66 reviews4.8
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Butterfly Tampa

Native plant butterfly habitat. Top products: Native host plants, Nectar-producing plants, Locally grown perennials. Butterfly Tampa, operated by the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation, is a specialized educational nature center and botanical garden located in South Tampa. Its core mission is the conservation of butterflies and pollinators through the promotion of chemical-free native plant landscaping. While the business functions primarily as an educational attraction featuring an insect zoo, reptile exhibits, and butterfly habitats, it also serves as a retail outlet for locally grown native plants. Their horticultural focus is strictly aligned with ecological restoration, offering specific host and nectar plants designed to support Florida's native pollinator populations. The facility caters to visitors, families, and conservation-minded gardeners looking to establish native, sustainable landscapes that provide essential resources for butterflies, caterpillars, and other local wildlife. By integrating living exhibits with the retail sale of native greenery, they bridge the gap between environmental education and practical residential conservation.

📍4113, Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33629, US
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William Nursery & Sod Inc
💬 64 reviews3.8
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William Nursery & Sod Inc

Sod and Landscape Nursery. Top products: Sod, Ornamental plants, Mulch, Decorative rocks. Established in 1992, William Nursery & Sod Inc. is a long-standing horticultural operation based in Tampa, Florida, serving both residential homeowners and commercial clients. With nearly 30 years of experience, the company functions as a hybrid garden center and landscape supply business. Their core operations center on the retail and wholesale distribution of high-quality sod, which they source from top-tier state sod farms to ensure durability and aesthetic quality. Beyond their signature re-sodding services, the nursery maintains an inventory of ornamental plants, mulch, and decorative landscaping materials. The business supports a full-service model that includes professional landscape design, product sales, material delivery, and final site installation. By catering to both individual property owners and professional landscapers, William Nursery & Sod Inc. focuses on property enhancement and value maximization through professional-grade softscaping and ground cover installation.

📍15618 Hutchison Rd, Tampa, FL 33625, USA
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Clearwater Carnivores & Exotic Plants
💬 47 reviews5
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Clearwater Carnivores & Exotic Plants

Specialty Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Top products: Nepenthes, Venus Fly Traps, Exotic Ant Plants, Carnivorous Plant Mixes. Clearwater Carnivores & Exotic Plants is a specialized horticultural business focused on the cultivation and sale of carnivorous plant species and rare botanical exotics. Their core inventory is centered on the Nepenthes genus, offering a diverse array of seed-grown hybrids, rare cultivars, and established specimens such as N. bicalcarata and N. truncata. Beyond Nepenthes, the nursery provides Venus fly traps and unique epiphytic or ant-inhabiting plants like Hydnophytum. The business caters to plant enthusiasts, collectors, and hobbyists who seek difficult-to-find genetic varieties, providing both common cultivars and limited-availability, high-value specimens. Operating as a dedicated specialty grower, they prioritize careful packaging and plant health, utilizing direct-to-consumer sales to reach a nationwide market of botanical collectors. Their mission centers on the promotion and distribution of unique plant life, maintaining a commitment to quality cultivation and expert-level botanical care standards.

📍West Boundary Street, Tampa, Florida, 33616, US
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Hardin's Nursery
💬 41 reviews4.8
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Hardin's Nursery

📍3815, Ohio Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33616, US
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Native Jungle
💬 39 reviews5
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Native Jungle

Tropical and Native Plant Nursery. Top products: Areca Palms, Christmas Palms, Foxtail Palms, Tropical privacy hedges, Florida-friendly ornamental plants. Native Jungle is a St. Petersburg-based horticultural business specializing in the supply and installation of tropical and native Florida-friendly plants. Their inventory focuses heavily on palm varieties, including Areca, Christmas, and Foxtail palms, marketed specifically for privacy screening and the creation of lush, tropical landscapes. The business operates with a dual focus: direct-to-consumer plant sales and professional landscaping installation services for residential and commercial clients. In addition to standard nursery operations, they offer specialized services such as interior plant design and event plant rentals. Their mission centers on transforming urban spaces into serene environments through the use of low-maintenance, regional flora. They serve homeowners and developers looking for high-quality, climate-appropriate greenery, offering a streamlined delivery and installation process to assist clients in executing landscaping projects ranging from privacy hedges to full-scale outdoor sanctuaries.

📍Tampa, Florida, US
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Grown In Dirt Garden Shop
💬 35 reviews4.7
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Grown In Dirt Garden Shop

Urban Retail Plant Nursery. Top products: Indoor houseplants, Seasonal outdoor plants, Herbs and vegetables, Potting soil, Gardening decor and accessories. Grown In Dirt Garden Shop is a Tampa-based retail nursery and community-focused garden center. They specialize in a wide selection of indoor houseplants, seasonal outdoor flora, and a variety of edible herbs and vegetables curated for the Florida climate. The shop serves as a hybrid space, combining traditional horticultural retail with a boutique shopping experience that features handmade goods, macrame, and gardening essentials such as high-quality potting soil. Owned and operated by Randy Cannon and Jeimy Gil, the business emphasizes accessible plant care education, offering an interactive online 'Plant Matchmaker' guide and hosting various community-centric events, including workshops, live entertainment, and educational field trips. Their mission centers on building a vibrant plant community, catering to local homeowners and plant enthusiasts with an inventory that rotates based on seasonal availability and growth requirements.

📍2598, West Hillsborough Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33614, US
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Green Sunrise Nursery, Inc.
💬 31 reviews4.9
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Green Sunrise Nursery, Inc.

📍5421 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33634, USA
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LeafMe Tropicals, LLC
💬 30 reviews4.9
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LeafMe Tropicals, LLC

📍2741, North 17th Street, Tampa, Florida, 33605, US
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Plante La Vie Garden Shop
💬 22 reviews4.6
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Plante La Vie Garden Shop

Rare Tropical Houseplant Nursery. Top products: Monstera Thai Constellation, Rare Philodendrons, Hoya Collections, Calatheas, Decorative Plant Pots. Plante La Vie Garden Shop operates as a specialized nursery and plant design firm focusing on rare and exotic tropical houseplants. Based in Florida, the business serves as a dedicated source for plant enthusiasts seeking high-quality, unique varieties including Philodendrons, Hoyas, and Calatheas. Beyond the retail sale of nursery-grown plants, the company distinguishes itself by offering comprehensive horticultural services, including residential and commercial interior plant design, the installation of living plant walls, and customized outdoor container design. Their business model bridges the gap between a traditional retail garden center and a professional consultancy, providing both the biological specimens and the aesthetic expertise required for professional plant integration. They cater to a diverse clientele ranging from individual homeowners to retail and office spaces, emphasizing plant education and long-term care sustainability through their community-focused mission.

📍2301, South Macdill Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33629, US
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Food Forest Finds
💬 21 reviews5
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Food Forest Finds

Edible Food Forest Nursery. Top products: Grafted fruit trees, Perennial herbs, Tropical ornamentals, Native pollinator plants, Edible landscape crops. Food Forest Finds is a specialized horticultural nursery based in Central Florida, dedicated to the development and installation of sustainable food forest ecosystems. The nursery focuses on climate-resilient plant varieties that are specifically adapted to Florida’s unique environmental conditions. Their production methods include a combination of seedling propagation, grafting, rooted cuttings, and air-layering to ensure genetic consistency and faster fruit production for their customers. The inventory is extensive, ranging from rare tropical fruit trees such as Jaboticaba, Sapodilla, and various grafted mango and avocado cultivars, to functional perennial crops, medicinal herbs, and edible greens like Malabar and Okinawa spinach. In addition to edible crops, the nursery has expanded its catalog to include tropical ornamentals and native pollinator-friendly plants designed to foster biodiversity and ecosystem balance. The business primarily serves homeowners and gardening enthusiasts looking to integrate food production into their private landscapes. Operating on an appointment-only basis, the nursery emphasizes education, providing clients with guidance on propagation techniques and plant selection to maximize garden yields and long-term sustainability.

📍592, East Caracas Street, Tampa, Florida, 33603, US
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Numa Nursery
💬 11 reviews3.8
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Numa Nursery

📍881, East Hugh Street, Tampa, Florida, 33603, US
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RR Homegrown
💬 11 reviews4.5
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RR Homegrown

Butterfly and Pollinator Nursery. Top products: Croton, Echinacea, Scarlet Salvia, Hibiscus, Bee Balm, Host Plants. RR Homegrown is a specialized plant nursery based in Tampa, Florida, dedicated to the cultivation of butterfly-friendly and pollinator-focused plant species. Founded by Rhonda Harris, the business centers its mission on environmental conservation through the promotion of butterfly habitats. The nursery offers a curated selection of live plants specifically chosen for their ability to support butterfly lifecycles, including nectar-rich flowering perennials like Echinacea, Salvia, Hibiscus, and Bee Balm, as well as essential host plants such as Fennel, Dill, and Parsley. Beyond plant retail, the operation provides gardening consultancy, educational resources, and care guides designed to assist homeowners in creating biodiverse, sustainable garden environments. Their business model serves local homeowners and garden enthusiasts, integrating retail plant sales with expert advice on ecological stewardship and conservation gardening practices.

📍10808 N Hubert Ave, Tampa, FL 33618, USA
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Trish's Tabebuia Seeds LLC
💬 8 reviews5
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Trish's Tabebuia Seeds LLC

Ornamental Flowering Tree Nursery. Top products: Tabebuia seedlings, Grafted citrus trees, Hibiscus braided trees, Fruit-bearing trees and shrubs. Trish's Tabebuia Seeds LLC is a family-owned ornamental tree nursery specializing in the propagation and sale of Tabebuia species, including Pink, Purple, and Yellow trumpet trees. Founded by a mother and her four children, the nursery focuses on promoting the environmental benefits of trees, particularly their role in carbon sequestration to combat climate change. In addition to their flagship Tabebuia offerings, the nursery maintains a diverse inventory of horticultural products, including grafted citrus varieties like Finger Limes, Meyer Lemons, and Kumquats, as well as various ornamental shrubs such as Gardenias and Hibiscus. Their operations bridge the gap between seed harvesting and the cultivation of established trees for residential landscaping. The business serves homeowners and nature enthusiasts, emphasizing eco-friendly and kid-friendly growing practices. With a long-term goal of establishing a dedicated Tabebuia forest for public enjoyment and community engagement, the nursery balances commercial growth with philanthropic initiatives, pledging portions of their proceeds to environmental charities. They provide both retail shipping and local supply of containerized trees.

📍5048, I 275, Tampa, Florida, 33603, US
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Alli's Florida Garden and Native Nursery
💬 7 reviews5
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Alli's Florida Garden and Native Nursery

📍16559 Lake Brigadoon Cir, Tampa, FL 33618, USA
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Paula's Petals Greenhouse & Floral
💬 7 reviews5
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Paula's Petals Greenhouse & Floral

Retail greenhouse and floral nursery. Top products: Perennials, Houseplants, Cut flowers, Trees and shrubs, Vegetable starts. Paula's Petals Greenhouse & Floral is a comprehensive horticultural retail operation specializing in a diverse array of plant life. The business maintains a dedicated houseplant facility, a cut-flower garden, and extensive perennial and annual inventory. Their core offerings include bulbs, roses, orchids, herbs, fruits, vegetables, trees, and shrubs, catering to home gardeners and plant enthusiasts. Beyond plant sales, the business provides custom floral arrangements for weddings, proms, and special occasions. They operate as a community-focused garden center, hosting horticultural classes and seasonal U-Pick events, such as their successful tulip harvest. Their business model integrates retail sales of horticultural 'hard-goods'—including containers and gardening supplies—with specialized plant propagation and seasonal promotions. The enterprise serves as a local horticultural hub, blending traditional nursery operations with floral design and community-based agricultural experiences.

📍Second entrance off the main road, Tampa, FL 33607 E 199th St
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LandEscape Nursery
💬 6 reviews5
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LandEscape Nursery

📍12869 Olive Jones Rd, Tampa, FL 33625, USA
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Geechee Secret Garden
💬 5 reviews4.2
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Geechee Secret Garden

📍2123, West Palmetto Street, Tampa, Florida, 33607, US
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AAP Landscaping, LLC
💬 3 reviews4
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AAP Landscaping, LLC

📍West Boundary Street, Tampa, Florida, 33616, US
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Consolidated Nurseries LLC
💬 3 reviews3.7
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Consolidated Nurseries LLC

Wholesale potted plant distributor. Top products: potted plants, ornamental plants, houseplants. Consolidated Nurseries LLC operates as a specialized distributor of potted plants, focusing on supplying high-quality horticultural products to retail stores and commercial clients across the country. The business is dedicated to the efficient logistics and distribution of various ornamental and indoor plant varieties. Their operational model prioritizes plant health and quality assurance during transit, ensuring that diverse inventory reaches their retail partners in optimal condition. Beyond wholesale distribution, the company maintains an educational focus, providing resources on plant care, soil health, and environmental troubleshooting to assist end-consumers and retailers in maintaining plant longevity. Their core offerings cater to a broad market, ranging from common houseplants to seasonal decorative plants, positioning themselves as a reliable supply chain partner for businesses seeking to stock fresh, high-demand greenery.

📍3314, Henderson Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33609, US
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Garden Centerblocks
💬 3 reviews5
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Garden Centerblocks

📍6275 W Waters Ave, Tampa, FL 33634, USA
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Fruit Tropics Nursery
💬 2 reviews5
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Fruit Tropics Nursery

Tropical Fruit Plant Nursery. Top products: Tropical fruit trees, Edible landscape plants, Ornamental fruit-bearing shrubs. Fruit Tropics Nursery, based in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized horticultural operation focused on edible landscaping and the cultivation of tropical fruit-bearing plants. Their primary business model centers on the concept of 'Eat Your Landscape,' which encourages homeowners and garden enthusiasts to integrate productive food-bearing species into traditional ornamental garden designs. The nursery offers a selection of tropical trees and shrubs specifically suited for the Florida climate, providing both retail plant sales and botanical expertise. By emphasizing the intersection of sustainability and horticulture, they cater to residential customers looking to cultivate backyard food sources. Their operations prioritize the supply of healthy, acclimatized stock designed for high-yield edible gardening in an urban or suburban setting. The nursery serves as a local resource for those interested in food forestry, permaculture, and the promotion of regional fruit-bearing vegetation.

📍592, East Caracas Street, Tampa, Florida, 33603, US
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Crimson Roots Nursery
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Crimson Roots Nursery

Specialty Anthurium Nursery. Top products: Anthuriums, Anthurium seedlings, Custom plant orders. Crimson Roots Nursery is a horticultural operation specializing in the cultivation and sale of Anthuriums. Their primary focus centers on the production and distribution of Anthurium seedlings and mature specimens, catering to plant enthusiasts and collectors. The nursery emphasizes a curated growing process, maintaining a commitment to quality and botanical excellence in their plant selection. By offering custom order capabilities, the business serves as a dedicated source for specific plant varieties, operating as a boutique nursery for indoor ornamental plant hobbyists. Their operations revolve around the propagation and maintenance of these specific tropical plants, ensuring that customers receive healthy, starter-stage, and established vegetation suitable for home cultivation.

📍New Tampa Boulevard, Tampa, Florida, 33645, US
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Fruit Tropics nursery

Edible tropical fruit nursery. Top products: Tropical fruit trees, Edible landscape plants, Potted fruit shrubs. Fruit Tropics Nursery, based in Tampa, Florida, is a specialized horticultural operation focused on the cultivation and sale of edible tropical plants. The nursery aligns with the 'Eat Your Landscape' philosophy, encouraging customers to integrate food-producing trees and shrubs into their personal gardens and residential landscapes. They serve a local client base primarily consisting of homeowners interested in sustainable gardening, permaculture, and home-grown nutrition. By offering a curated selection of tropical fruit varieties suitable for the Florida climate, the business bridges the gap between ornamental landscaping and food production. Their operations focus on providing healthy, acclimatized specimens, expert guidance on tropical plant care, and the promotion of edible gardens. As a dedicated nursery, they maintain a focus on plant quality, variety selection, and helping clients establish productive ecosystems within their existing garden environments.

📍10373, North Newport Circle, Tampa, Florida, 33612, US
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Local Nursery Scene in Tampa

Tampa features 28 distinct nurseries and garden centers catering to diverse horticultural needs. Because Florida spans USDA hardiness zones 9b and 10a, local suppliers focus heavily on heat-tolerant species, drought-resistant landscaping, and year-round food production. The market is split between specialized boutique shops focusing on rare indoor greenery and large-scale suppliers providing bulk materials for landscape installation. Buying from these local sources ensures plants are pre-acclimated to Tampa's humidity and intensity of sun, reducing transplant shock compared to inventory sourced from cooler, northern climates.

Comparison of Top Nurseries

Nursery NameRatingSpecializationType
Whitwam Organics4.9Edible Gardening/Native PlantsMaps Search
Bloom Garden Shop4.8Houseplants/BoutiqueMaps Search
Little Red Wagon Native Nursery4.8Native Florida FloraMaps Search
Cypress Creek Landscape Supply4.5Landscape/Bulk SupplyMaps Search
Yura Vine Brothers4.8Indoor HouseplantsMaps Search
Butterfly Tampa4.8Pollinator HabitatsMaps Search
William Nursery & Sod Inc3.8Sod/LandscapingMaps Search
Clearwater Carnivores & Exotic Plants5.0Carnivorous PlantsMaps Search
Hardin's Nursery4.8General NurseryMaps Search
Native Jungle5.0Tropical/Native PlantsMaps Search

Deep Dive into Nurseries

Whitwam Organics serves edible gardening enthusiasts with heirloom vegetable seeds and irrigation support. Their focus on heat-tolerant produce helps residents navigate Tampa's difficult growing climate.

Bloom Garden Shop functions as an urban nursery in South Tampa. They offer houseplant arrangements and educational workshops for beginners managing indoor environments.

Little Red Wagon Native Nursery partners with the Tampa Bay Butterfly Foundation to promote biodiversity. They categorize plants by habitat to help homeowners restore local pollinator pathways.

Cypress Creek Landscape Supply operates a two-acre facility for both commercial contractors and homeowners. They stock heavy volumes of bulk mulch, soil, and nursery trees for large projects.

Yura Vine Brothers specializes in indoor aesthetics. They combine retail plant sales with community workshops on moss art and botanical crafts.

Butterfly Tampa focuses on ecological restoration through a visitor-friendly center. They sell chemical-free native plants specifically intended for butterfly larval and nectar needs.

William Nursery & Sod Inc. brings over three decades of experience to the local market. They specialize in sod installation and professional-grade ornamental plant supply.

Clearwater Carnivores & Exotic Plants caters to specialized collectors of the Nepenthes genus. They provide rare, seed-grown specimens that require precise, expert-level care.

Hardin's Nursery serves the broader community as a general plant supplier. They provide a foundational range of plants suitable for regional landscape standards.

Native Jungle focuses on tropical aesthetics. They provide palm varieties and privacy hedges with integrated installation services for residential and commercial sites.

Buying Guide for FL Gardeners

  • Prioritize Native Species: Select plants like American Beautyberry or Black Eyed Susan. Native species possess inherent resistance to local pests and require minimal irrigation once established.
  • Assess Heat Tolerance: Tampa’s humidity and summer temperatures can kill non-adapted varieties. Choose plants labeled for Florida-friendly landscapes to ensure survival through the peak heat of August.
  • Inspect Root Health: Before purchase, check the nursery pot for root binding. Healthy plants should have firm roots and moist, non-odorous soil.
  • Timing is Everything: While Florida’s growing season is long, planting woody ornamentals is best done in the cooler months, specifically fall through early spring, to allow root development before the summer heat.
  • Local Growers vs. Big Box: Local nursery inventory is usually grown or hardened off in local climate conditions. Big-box stores often stock material shipped from wholesale greenhouses in different climates, leading to failure when exposed to Florida's intense, direct UV light.
  • Soil Amendments: Local soil is often sandy or nutrient-poor. Utilize compost and high-quality potting amendments recommended by your local nursery to improve water retention and provide essential nutrients to your garden.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Why should I choose native plants for my Tampa garden?

A: Native plants are evolved to withstand Florida's specific climate, including high humidity and sandy soil. They provide critical habitats for local pollinators like butterflies and birds. Once established, these species typically require less water, fewer fertilizers, and no chemical pesticides, making them a sustainable choice for Florida homeowners compared to high-maintenance ornamental non-natives.

Q: What is the best time of year to plant in Tampa?

A: While the Florida growing season is extensive, the ideal time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials is during the cooler months, generally from October through March. Planting in the cooler season allows roots to establish in the soil before the intense heat and heavy summer rainfall of the Florida wet season occur.

Q: What is the difference between a garden center and a landscape supply yard?

A: A garden center typically focuses on retail plants, pots, and gardening hobby supplies like fertilizer and tools. A landscape supply yard caters more to bulk projects, offering significant quantities of mulch, topsoil, gravel, natural stone, and sod. While some nurseries offer both, knowing the difference helps you decide where to go for a single houseplant versus a major yard renovation.

Q: How can I improve my sandy Tampa soil before planting?

A: Tampa's soil is notoriously sandy, which leads to poor water and nutrient retention. The most effective way to amend this is by incorporating large amounts of high-quality organic compost or organic soil conditioners. These materials improve the soil structure, allowing it to hold onto moisture and nutrients, which significantly increases the survival rate of new transplants.

Q: Why do my houseplants die shortly after I bring them home?

A: Often, houseplants fail in Tampa because they were grown in a greenhouse with artificial lighting and humidity controls. When moved to an indoor home environment, they suffer from sudden light and moisture drops. To prevent this, ask your nursery for specific care instructions based on the light levels of your home and avoid placing new plants in direct, harsh Florida sunlight immediately.

⭐ 4.7 average rating across 28 verified nurseries in Tampa

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Alina Ka day ago

I absolutely love this little plant shop! The environment is magical and the plants are so beautiful and well-cared for. I can’t recommend Grown in Dirt enough as a nursery and fun little place to explore in Tampa.

Grown In Dirt Garden Shop
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Valerie WindhamEdited a day ago

Fast delivery. Excited to start planting my fall garden.

Whitwam Organics
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Shannon KK4 days ago

Absolutely love this place. It is always on my list to go to when I go to Tampa.

Bloom Garden Shop
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Windy Abbey2 weeks ago

Wow! What a great experience!! KC provided so much information. It’s so motivating to see such a thriving forest in a small area. Would definitely recommend anyone interested in growing plants in Central Florida to take the tour. In the nursery plants are so reasonably priced! Thank you for having us! We felt so welcome.

Food Forest Finds
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Lori DeAwesome2 weeks ago

I recently purchased some bog plants and a pitcher plant from James. Not only did he take the time to go over all of his unique plants to help me pick out the best ones with me, he was also very knowledgeable in helping me care for my new babies so I would have a successful start. So far they are doing very well. I highly recommend using his plants if you are looking for something beautiful, exotic and fun to watch when they catch some bugs.

Clearwater Carnivores & Exotic Plants
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Paul Ruberta month ago

Talk about service. Yes, small place by comparison to other largebox stores. BUT that where it gets good!. Attention, knowledge, service, and above all the uniqueness of having such great varieties of plants tgat are not common/rare or even not available at all.at other nurseries is what makes this place special. Lots of hard to find but beautiful NATIVE plants that it wonderful to visit. Yes ,i purchased quite a bit.

Little Red Wagon Native Nursery
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Mark Middletona month ago

I walked into this plant shop today with absolutely no intention of buying anything. Three minutes later, I was mentally redesigning my entire apartment, naming future plants, and convincing myself that a person can never have too many decorative pots. The selection here is incredible. Plants of every shape, size, and personality imaginable, along with a huge variety of beautiful pots and accessories. The store is exceptionally well organized, making it easy to browse while simultaneously questioning every decorating decision you’ve ever made. What impressed me most was the staff. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and genuinely helpful without being pushy. They created an environment where it was fun to explore, ask questions, and gather ideas. The amazing part is that I didn’t actually buy anything today, yet I still left feeling like I had accomplished something important. I walked out with inspiration, ideas for my apartment, and a growing suspicion that I’ll be back soon with significantly less self-control. Five stars. Enter at your own risk. You may leave convinced that every room in your home needs at least three more plants.

Yura Vine Brothers
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ares contrerasa month ago

Excellent little adventure right in Tampa. Love this place. Zachery who works there is so passionate about his work, his knowledge and information is amazing. . He made this adventure well worth it. Thank you Zachery.

Butterfly Tampa
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Brian DiCiaccioa month ago

There’s not a ton of landscape supply places in Tampa but glad this is the closest one to me. Great prices, easy loading and always helpful staff.

CYPRESS CREEK Landscape Supply
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Michael Weavera month ago

Native Jungle just installed 9 15 gallon Clusia plants along our pool and they look great! Carlos was very responsive and really friendly. Very easy to work with and he did a great job. Would definitely recommend.

Native Jungle