Business Details
Trusted Plant Nursery for Premium Tropical & Outdoor Plants
Foothill Tropicals was founded by Andy Van Die and Jose Gonzalez, two immigrants with a shared vision of cultivating premium plants in ideal conditions. With over 30 years of combined expertise, we specialize in growing tropical houseplants, shadehouse foliage, and outdoor plants including Queen Palms, Strelitzia, Cordylines, and drought-resistant varieties. Our greenhouses utilize computerized climate control systems to ensure optimal growth environments year-round.We ship nationwide and maintain a steadfast commitment to quality products, fair pricing, and exceptional customer service. Our San Marcos facility operates efficiently under General Manager Jose Gonzalez, who oversees a dedicated team to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction.
Services
Indoor plants
Shadehouse plants
Outdoor plants
Succulents
Drought-resistant plants
Queen Palms
Strelitzia
Cordylines
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of plant-growing expertise
- Our computer-controlled greenhouses ensure optimal plant health
- We provide nationwide plant shipping services
- We specialize in drought-resistant landscaping plants
- Our team maintains strict quality control standards
Services
Indoor plants
We cultivate premium tropical houseplants in computer-controlled greenhouses with automated climate systems. Our 6-inch hanging and upright plants include Dieffenbachia and Strelitzia varieties. Ideal for residential and commercial spaces requiring low-light foliage solutions.
Shadehouse plants
Our shadehouse-grown foliage plants range from 4-inch to 10-inch sizes. These plants thrive in our moderate Southern California climate, maintaining vibrant colors year-round. Perfect for transitional indoor-outdoor landscaping applications.
Outdoor plants
We produce large container outdoor plants including 20-gallon Queen Palms and 5-gallon Strelitzia. Our drought-resistant selection features succulents and low-maintenance plants suited for water-conscious landscaping projects across the United States.
People
Jose Gonzalez
General Manager
Jose Gonzalez oversees all operations at Foothill Tropicals. With decades of nursery experience, he manages daily operations and ensures quality control across all plant production areas.
Questions
What plant varieties do you offer?
We grow tropical houseplants, shadehouse foliage, Queen Palms, Strelitzia, Cordylines, and drought-resistant plants in various container sizes from 4-inch to 20-gallon.
Do you ship plants nationwide?
Yes, we ship our plants throughout the United States via daily truck deliveries to ensure fresh arrivals at destinations across the country.
What makes your plants unique?
Our computer-controlled greenhouses and ideal Southern California climate produce high-quality plants with superior color and vitality compared to conventional nursery stock.
Are drought-resistant plants available?
Yes, we specialize in succulents and low-water plants including Cordylines and other varieties suited for water-conscious landscaping projects.
