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E Plant World
Category: Shopping Flowers & Gifts Flowers & Gifts [Edit]
12511 San Mateo RdHalf Moon Bay, CA 94019
(650) 238-8130
- Price Range:
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$$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- No
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
Michael W. said: "Tony does a great job with whatever you need. He takes the time to find out exactly what you want and then fits the orchids and arrangement accordingly. He has a huge selection of various varieties. And if he doesn't have what you…" read more »
10 reviews for E Plant World
10 reviews in English
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Review from Philip T.
7/14/2011
Great prices and friendly staff.
The same orchids I bought at a florist a few days before for $49 were only $16 here. They also have smaller orchids for $10. They have different pots for $5 to $10.
Cash or check only no credit cards. -
Review from Sheri K.
San Jose, CA
11/19/2008
My husband and I ordered all of our flowers (read: orchids) for our wedding from E-plant world, AKA Orchidholic. We decided to do our flowers ourselves under the guidance of my husband's uncle, who arranges flowers for weddings in New York. I knew I wanted all orchids for our wedding. After visiting E-plant world's shop in the SF flower mart (also called "Orchidholic") and their greenhouse in Half Moon bay, it was obvious we found the right place.
First, E-plant world has a great selection of gorgeous orchids, that are all lovingly grown in their beautiful greenhouse in half moon bay.
Second, E-plant world's orchids are very priced very reasonably!! Considering the variety and quality of the orchids, we were thrilled with the relatively low cost of each plant.
Third, the owners of E-plant world are so nice and really went above and beyond for us when we ordered our flowers. About a month before the wedding, we went to the greenhouse and had our orchid plants set aside. The owners then "bloomed" the plants so that they all had multiple flowers on each stem when our wedding took place. They also went ahead and arranged all the plants for us in flowerboxes we picked our for the centerpieces, and even cleaned the leaves so they weren't dusty!! When I saw our centerpieces for the first time, I almost cried because they were so beautiful.
Thanks in part to E-plant world, our wedding looked lush and extravagant and elegant. Our orchid centerpieces looked expensive, but were actually one of the most modest expenditures we made for our wedding.
It's so obvious that the owners of E-plant world love orchids and love what they do. I can't recommend them highly enough.Listed in: Fabulous San Francisco Wedding…
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Review from James K.
Menlo Park, CA
6/2/2008
One of my orchid-loving wife's favorite places to go when we are out for a jaunt. Awesome selection of really healthy orchids at incredibly low prices.
NOTE: When we were there this past weekend it was cash only. Not sure if this was permanent or temporary. Also, the only person working there spoke almost zero English (albeit more than the smattering of Korean food words that I know!). -
Review from Genie M.
Sacramento, CA
4/29/2008
We had to pull of the highway for a bit of a break from the traffic, and I said, " Let's go look at the nurseries!".
There are row upon row of nurseries on San Mateo Road and E Plant World, in my opinion, is the best.
Why do you ask?
Because it sells orchids. Not just any orchids. Lovingly grown. So beautiful and radiant in color, it almost feels like they've come here from another world.
And this place delivers. I have an affinity for orchids because my Auntie's in Hawai'i grow orchids, and if any family member to this day comes from the islands, they always bring my Mom Orchids ( and thus, I get orchids). The smell in the green house is like home to me and it made me giddy.
BIG PLUS: CHEAP. really. CHEAP. you know how you buy orchids in the grocery store and it's like $60 for a medium size plant? $15 here for one bigger than that.
The SELECTION. I don't know much about orchids, but I will say that I do 'recognize' some from Hawai'i. read: not your normal selection.
If you are looking for a unique Mother's Day Gift, go here. -
Review from Jenn P.
Santa Clara, CA
3/11/2009
I saw their booth at last year's SF Flower and Garden show and found their actual nursery/greenhouse by chance on my way to Half Moon Bay. The guy at the nursery that day was the same guy from the show and I mentioned to him that I saw him at the show. He remembered I had a walking cast at the time so that's how I knew he wasn't bs-ing me because I didn't have it anymore. He was super nice and hooked my bf up with some non-orchid plants - no charge!
The nursery spans 3 connected greenhouses and is spacious. The layout is easy to navigate so no worries about knocking anything over. As far as orchids go, they carry mostly cymbidiums and phalaenopsis but also carry other varieties such as dendrobiums and cattleyas as well as a few others. The variety of each type is a little lacking as they don't seem to carry collection orchids (rare, hybrids) but you can find other plants for sale like cactus, bamboo, and ponytail plants. They also have pottery for sale but I didn't see many during my last visit.
Their prices are really cheap! They sell by the plant type, not by the number of spikes so I always look for the one with the most or one that'd be good for division. Last week, I picked up an Australian orchid for $18 when most places ask for $25-$30. They also have an section with orchids/plants that are done blooming or "dying" for SUPER cheap. If you're a green thumb, this is a steal since you'd know how to revive the plant. This is one of my favorite stops along hwy 92 and I'd def recommend stopping by to take a look! -
Review from Ellen G.
Fremont, CA
3/11/2011
Wow-Doesn't get any better!
fantastic for the $$! -
Review from Matthew K.
Belmont, CA
Updated - 12/20/2009
Another orchid bargain in this orchid nusery. I got Cym. Shifting Sand "Yellow Bird", beautiful golden yellow 2 large spikes, 8 bulbs giant cymbidium plant for $35. No kidding, It's valued over $100 for sure.
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Review from Bree R.
Sunnyvale, CA
12/19/2008 2 photos
We stopped by the Orchid nursery on a whim on our way to Half Moon Bay. It was worth the stop. There were rows and rows of blooming orchids. The place felt like a dream.
There were two workers, both very nice. They would let you browse and spend as much time deciding on what you wanted. I found a lovely orchid which my mom would love. It was priced nicely at $18 with tones of healthy beautiful blooms. These would probably sell for $25-30 at the flower market.
I wish I bought at least one pot. But I didn't intend to buy any on this trip. But next time I will buy a few as gifts for all the ladies in my life! Myself included. -
Review from Eric Y.
5/25/2008
this place is operated by a korean family. the service was also very nice and they were also helpful in answering questions.
the nursery is actually a huge GREENHOUSE. a lot of orchids and stuff. we didn't buy any flowers but we did buy 2 pots. they gave us orchid food as a gift.
i also found out that these were the same people who has a booth @ the millbrae farmer market -
Review from Mark F.
Oakland, CA
1/1/2010
One of the orchid and nursery world's best kept secrets because retail customers can get top quality, fantastic orchids at a fraction of the cost you'll find anywhere else. They almost always have a great variety available with hundreds of phalaenopsis, dozens of dendrobium and oncidium, and many times cattleya, paphiopedilum, vandaceous, species and other botanicals. I stop by there once a month or so and look for strong healthy plants with numerous spikes full of blossoms and have always found what I'm looking for. I recently picked up four large odontoglossum orchids with huge purple and white blossoms for $17 each. These plants would have cost $35 to $50 at a local nursery. The guy who works there is extremely helpful, friendly and generous (often giving me free items like plant food when I purchase multiple plants). Just to put this in perspective - I drive 35 miles to go to this place for the variety, value, quality and service. Be sure to bring cash as they don't take credit cards.
