Business Details
49 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Rare Palm Trees, Cycads & Tropical Plants
Jungle Music is a family-owned palm tree, cycad, and tropical plant nursery established in 1977 to provide rare and beautiful plants. Our nursery in Encinitas, CA, offers over 250,000 plants across 1,000 species, including cold-hardy and desert varieties. We specialize in educational resources, garden consultations, and nationwide shipping of high-quality plants. Our inventory includes palms, cycads, tropical plants, and companion species for landscaping and indoor use. We operate a physical nursery open Monday-Saturday and maintain an extensive online resource library with over 100 articles on plant care.Our team combines decades of horticultural experience with innovative shipping methods to ensure plants arrive in perfect condition. We offer gift certificates, discounted plants, and personalized customer support for both individual and commercial clients. Our website has served over 19 million visitors since 1997, establishing us as a trusted authority in tropical horticulture. We prioritize sustainability through plant recycling programs and water conservation education. Our nursery features video guides, plant encyclopedias, and species-specific care instructions to support customer success.
Services
Plant Nursery
Mail Order
Garden Consultation
Plant Shipping
Landscaping
Plant Education
Gift Certificates
Plant Sales
Species Guides
Water Conservation
Details
- Year established: 1977
Highlights and features
- Family-owned nursery specializing in tropical plants since 1977
- Largest inventory with 250,000+ plants across 1,000 species
- Comprehensive educational resources with 100+ plant care articles
- Daily shipping nationwide with specialized plant protection methods
- Expert horticultural staff with decades of tropical plant experience
Services
Plant Nursery
We offer the largest selection of palm trees, cycads, and tropical plants in the industry. Our nursery maintains 250,000+ plants across 1,000 species for both indoor and outdoor applications. Each plant is cultivated using specialized horticultural techniques to ensure optimal health and growth potential for customers.
Mail Order
Our mail order service ships plants nationwide with guaranteed delivery. We provide detailed plant photos before shipping and use specialized packaging to protect root systems during transit. Customers receive tracking information and care instructions for successful plant establishment.
Garden Consultation
Professional garden consultation services help clients select appropriate plant species for their specific climate and landscape needs. Our experts provide guidance on plant placement, companion planting, and maintenance requirements to create thriving tropical environments.
Plant Education
We provide extensive educational resources including 100+ detailed plant care articles, video guides, and species encyclopedias. These materials cover topics like water conservation, cold hardiness, and proper planting techniques to support customer success with tropical plants.
Plant Shipping
Our specialized shipping service delivers plants directly to customers nationwide. We use container shipping methods that preserve root integrity and offer daily shipping for time-sensitive orders. Large specimen plants receive additional handling to ensure safe delivery to both residential and commercial locations.
People
Phil
Owner
Phil leads Jungle Music Nursery with over 45 years of tropical horticulture experience since founding the business in 1977. He oversees plant selection, inventory management, and customer service operations.
Questions
What types of plants do you specialize in?
We specialize in palm trees, cycads, and tropical plants with over 1,000 species available. Our inventory includes rare varieties, cold-hardy options, and desert-adapted species.
Do you offer shipping services?
Yes, we ship plants nationwide almost daily using specialized packaging to ensure safe delivery. Plants arrive in perfect condition with root systems protected during transit.
What are your nursery hours?
Our Encinitas nursery is open Monday through Saturday from 9AM to 4PM. We are closed on Sundays and major holidays.
Can I get gardening advice?
Yes, we provide free gardening consultations and have over 100 educational articles on plant care, water conservation, and landscape design available online.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards for both online orders and in-person purchases at our nursery location.
Do you sell gift certificates?
Yes, we offer gift certificates that can be purchased by calling our nursery during business hours. Certificates are emailed directly to recipients.