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Hot Drop: Trending Tropicals at Costco

In March 2024, look for your favorite Trending Tropicals® varieties at select Costco stores!

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New Collection: Tiny Plants

Want more houseplants but you're not sure where to put them? Costa Farms feels you! To help solve that for you, the team put together a n...

Save Your Tropical Plants in Winter

Tropical plants won’t survive winter outdoors where temperatures freeze. But you can save them. Here’s how. 

About Poisonous Plants

Though they grow happily in our homes and landscapes, plants evolved to survive a life in the wild. Being rooted in place, plants can’t f...

Plant Care Tips

Light for Houseplants Light for Outdoor Plants Watering Houseplants Watering Outdoor Plants The Wick & Grow® Self-Wateri...

Meet Your Care Team

Did you know that here at Costa Farms, we have a full-time Care Team dedicated to ensuring you have all the support you need in your plan...

10 Best Low-Water Houseplants

If you love houseplants, but occasionally forget to water them, chose varieties that thrive on neglect. Here are ten great indoor plants ...

Hot New Flowers for 2014

Every year plant breeders release a host of brand-new plants. Here are some that caught our attention! By Justin Hancock

Nurture the Nurturer: Create Mother’s Day Memories

For all the nurturers in your life, say thanks in leafy and colorful ways. 

Eco-Friendly Choices on Earth Day

Celebrate Earth Day every day with sustainable gardening choices. See how.

About Plant Patents

It can be confusing to see a plant tag say "propagation prohibited." Learn more about plant patents and why tags have to say this.

How to Make Gift Plants Last Longer

Discover water, light, and other tips for keeping new plants looking their best.

Mixing Trending Tropicals® Houseplants

Discover creative ways to combine Trending Tropicals® houseplants.

Yellow Leaves: Can This Plant Be Saved?

Yellow leaves look lovely on autumn trees. But if your green-leafed houseplants are yellowing up, it’s time to take action.

Brighten Up Shady Spots with Foliage and Flowers

Flowers, foliage, tropicals -- see what you can grow in the shade. 

Plant Fever: Meet an Instagram Plant Fan

If you are a fan of plants and Instagram, you may already know David Morales (@theplantfever).

5 Easy Tips for Dracaena Care

Keep your dracaenas in top shape by doing these 5 things.

5 Reasons Why I Love Lucky Bamboo

Lucky bamboo, a twisty-turny draceana, is like a living piece of art. Oh, and it's super easy to grow, too. 

The New It Plant: Pilea Sharing Plant™

If you’ve been shopping garden centers, leafing through magazines, or watching social media blitzes, you’ve been seeing a familiar face: ...

Containing Myself (Over Containers)

Colorful ceramic containers offer jelly bean colors that are ideal foils for foliage plants. Neutral-color pots make elegant stagers for ...

Create a Tiny Garden

If you’re a fan of home improvement shows on cable TV, you’ve probably seen and heard a lot about the Tiny House movement. But what about...

Air Plants Are Fun, Quirky, and Easy

Air plants are probably the least demanding houseplants you can grow.

Snake Plant: Artistic Appeal Around the World

The sculptural, minimalist style of snake plant spans the globe.