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Nursery in Homestead, FL: Five Places to Buy Plants

By Jiffy Rozario7 min read
Rows of fruit trees in pots at a nursery in Homestead, Florida
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There are many places to buy plants in Homestead, Florida, and the area around it is known across the country for nurseries and tropical fruit. This guide names five nurseries and plant sellers in and around Homestead, with what each one says it sells. If you are thinking about buying a home at Ivy Ranch, it also gives you a way to plan your yard.

Please note: businesses change. Hours, stock and even addresses can move. Check each nursery's own website or call before you go.

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Why Homestead Is Known for Plants

Homestead sits next to the Redland, a farm area in south Miami-Dade County. The University of Florida's extension service (UF/IFAS) wrote in March 2025 that Miami-Dade County ranks No. 1 in the nation in nursery production, with nurseries making up 84% of the county's farm sector. The story was about a tour in the heart of Homestead. You can read it on the UF/IFAS news page.

Miami-Dade County's Fruit and Spice Park page says Redland became the first lasting settlement of South Dade County because its sub-tropical climate lets farmers grow many kinds of exotic fruit. Read it on the county's history page.

So yes, this is a place where people grow plants for a living. That makes it a good place to shop for them.

Five Places to Start

Here are five businesses with their own websites. The details below come from each business's own site.

Pine Island Nursery

  • Address: 16300 SW 184th Street, Miami, FL 33187. This is a Redland address. The mailing city says Miami.

  • What it sells: Tropical and subtropical fruit trees such as avocado, dragon fruit, lychee, mango and sapodilla, in pots from 3 to 25 gallons. It also sells fruit from its own groves.

  • Good to know: The site says it is open to retail customers. It also offers wholesale prices to landscapers and garden centers.

  • Website: pineislandnursery.com

Redland Orchid and Plant Shop

  • Address: 15880 SW 248th Street, Homestead, FL 33031

  • What it sells: Houseplants, flowers, shrubs, orchids, roses, trees, bougainvillea, succulents, citrus trees and palms, plus mulch, sand and granite.

  • Website: orchidandplantshop.com

Machin Nursery Farms

  • Address: 30760 SW 212th Avenue, Homestead, FL 33030. The site also lists a second address, so check which one to visit.

  • What it sells: Tropical plants, ornamental trees, palms, flowering shrubs and native Florida plants, such as clusia, cocoplum, ficus, podocarpus and croton.

  • Good to know: The site says it is family-owned since 2004 and sells at wholesale and retail.

  • Website: machinnurseryfarms.com

Guacalina Nursery and Broker

  • What it sells: Tropical fruit trees and palms, such as avocado, mango and lychee, plus hedges, ornamental plants and metal statues, according to its site.

  • Good to know: The addresses we found do not match each other, so we are not listing one. Check the business's own site for the current location and hours.

  • Website: guacalina.com

Lara Farms Nursery

  • What it sells: Grafted tropical fruit trees such as mango, avocado, lychee, mamey sapote, jackfruit and atemoya, plus budwood and fruit boxes, according to its site.

  • Good to know: The site says it ships across the country and has been growing for about 40 years. Many items on the site were marked sold out when we looked, so check the stock first.

  • Website: larafarmsmiami.com

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Where to Find More

You do not have to guess. Two official lists can help.

Tips for Buying Plants in South Florida

Shopping for plants is different from shopping for furniture. A few ideas:

  1. Ask what grows well here. Nursery staff know the local soil, sun and weather.

  2. Check the sun. Look at where the sun hits your yard in the morning and afternoon. Tell the nursery.

  3. Ask how big the plant will get. A small tree can grow very large.

  4. Look at the roots and leaves. Healthy leaves and firm roots are good signs.

  5. Ask about watering. New plants need regular water until they settle in.

  6. Ask about fruit trees. Some need more than one tree, and some take years to give fruit.

  7. Plan before you plant. Draw your yard on paper first.

Ask your home's sales team about the yard before you buy large plants.

Why This Matters at Ivy Ranch

Ivy Ranch is a D.R. Horton community in Homestead with two one-story plans. Both plans have a lanai, which is a covered patio at the back of the home. A lanai is a good spot for potted plants.

The Fraser has about 2,533 square feet. It has a spacious walk-in pantry, which pairs well with fresh fruit from the area. See our walk-in pantry guide. The Camden has about 2,837 square feet and a separate multigenerational suite. Our waterfall island guide covers the Fraser's kitchen.

If you like fresh produce, see our guide to farmers markets in Homestead. For a night out, see the Seminole Theatre guide and the Homestead Rodeo guide.

See the Ivy Ranch community page for the full picture.

What Does an Ivy Ranch Home Cost?

Ivy Ranch homes have recently started in the high $860,000s to the low $880,000s. Lot, options and incentives change the final number, and the builder updates them often. Call 561-704-0091 for today's numbers.

A Simple Yard Plan for a New Home

When you get a new home, the yard is a clean slate. Here is an easy way to start.

  1. Watch the sun for a week. Note which parts of the yard get sun in the morning and in the afternoon.

  2. Pick a purpose for each area. Shade, flowers, a place to sit, fruit trees or a play space.

  3. Start small. A few pots near the lanai can show you what you like.

  4. Ask the nursery for help. Bring a photo of your yard.

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Common Questions

Why is Homestead known for nurseries?

The University of Florida's extension service wrote in 2025 that Miami-Dade County ranks first in the nation in nursery production. Miami-Dade County says the Redland area's sub-tropical climate lets farmers grow many kinds of exotic fruit.

Where can I buy tropical fruit trees near Homestead?

Pine Island Nursery, Guacalina Nursery and Lara Farms Nursery all list tropical fruit trees on their own websites. Check each site for stock and hours first.

Where can I buy palms and shrubs in Homestead?

Redland Orchid and Plant Shop and Machin Nursery Farms both list palms and shrubs on their websites. Machin also lists native Florida plants.

Are these nurseries open to the public?

Pine Island Nursery and Machin Nursery Farms say on their websites that they sell to retail customers. Some nurseries sell only at wholesale, so always check before you visit.

Do I need a permit to plant a tree?

Rules can vary by city and by property. Ask your local city office and your sales team before you plant a large tree.

Is there an official list of Homestead nurseries?

Yes. The UF/IFAS Miami-Dade Extension lists tropical fruit tree nurseries, and Miami-Dade County's Fruit and Spice Park lists nurseries and fruit stands. Both are linked above.

Can I grow fruit trees at Ivy Ranch?

Ask the sales team about your yard before you buy large plants. Both Ivy Ranch plans have a lanai, which works well for potted plants.

Call 561-704-0091 or See Ivy Ranch: Schedule a Visit to tour Ivy Ranch and ask Simon about your yard plans.

Related reading: Farmers Market in Homestead, FL, Homestead Rodeo, Seminole Theatre, Waterfall Island, Krome Avenue in Homestead, and the Ivy Ranch community page."