Houseplants offered at upcoming fall plant sales
For the first time this fall, the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Plant Sales will be offering a few houseplants alongside our renowned inventory of attractive, low-water, region-appropriate perennials for outdoor gardens and landscapes. This exciting new addition caters to a growing interest in indoor gardening, with a special focus on providing additional options for plant enthusiasts, including students.
A New Direction for Indoor Gardening Enthusiasts
See our selection of houseplants
To search for plants that can be grown indoors, open our plant sale inventory and use the "Filter" option in the top left to narrow down the "Category" to "House Plant"
“Our goal has always been to make the many benefits of gardening accessible to everyone,” said Abbey Hart, interim nursery manager. “By introducing houseplants to our sales, we’re creating more opportunities for people to engage with plants, even if they don’t have outdoor space.”
The houseplants have been propagated and cared for by the dedicated Learning by Leading™ Nursery Management student interns, highlighting the important role these students play in shaping the nursery’s offerings.
“The small, but curated selection is to gauge interest,” said Hart. “Our student teams have worked diligently to grow these plants. It’s exciting to see their efforts come to fruition, and we can’t wait to see how the community responds.”
Why Houseplants?
In addition to their aesthetic appeal, houseplants are known to provide multiple mental and physical health benefits.
“Caring for houseplants can be incredibly rewarding. Not only do they bring natural beauty indoors, but there are also studies that show how interacting with plants can reduce stress and boost well-being,” said Mara Feldman, Learning by Leading™ Nursery Management Co-coordinator.
“We hope this will inspire more people—especially those new to gardening—to experience those benefits firsthand.”
Though scientific studies on the effects of houseplants on indoor air quality have been inconclusive, Feldman noted that this shouldn’t overshadow the numerous other benefits of having houseplants at home.
“Houseplants are fantastic for creating a peaceful, vibrant environment, and we’re thrilled to bring this opportunity to our community,” Feldman said.
Upcoming Plant Sales
If you’re interested in adding houseplants to your home, don’t miss out on the Friends of the UC Davis Arboretum and Public Garden Fall Plant Sales. The houseplants will be available at the following sales:
- October 5 – Members-only Sale
- October 26 – Members and Public Sale
- November 16 – Public Clearance Sale
More information about the sales can be found here.
Come and explore our new houseplant offerings while also checking out the incredible variety of low-water plants that are perfect for your garden!
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