Retail · Silver Spring, MD · Since 1975
Exotic tropical plants for sale in Silver Spring
Buy online, pick up or ship. Or come visit
Houseplants and exotic tropical plants from our Silver Spring greenhouse. Pick up here, ask for local delivery, or order on the online shop.
Shop online at plantsaliveshop.com, or visit the greenhouse; the full inventory is there.
- Pickup Silver Spring greenhouse
- Delivery Delivery available upon request
- We ship Packed at the greenhouse, sent to your door
- Visit Explore the greenhouse
- 50+ years caring for tropical plants in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia
- 1,000+ tropical houseplants, planters, and accessories
What we sell
- Blooming plants
- Orchids and blooms
- Succulents
- Palms & trees
- Planters
- Gifts
- Care advice with every plant
Collections
Plants curated for your lifestyle
Find plants that fit your needs.
Exact prices and current stock are on the online store. Nothing here is a hold or a promise until you check out or we confirm it.
Featured plants
Explore our virtual greenhouse
The largest selection of indoor tropical plants in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, with knowledgeable staff and expert advice.
Pink orchid
A bloom that is already gift-ready. No waiting for a bud.
- Size
- Tabletop
- Light
- Bright indirect
Succulent assortment
A mixed grouping for a sunny desk or kitchen ledge.
- Size
- Tabletop
- Light
- Bright direct
Kentia palm
A floor specimen that stays graceful in lower light.
- Size
- Floor
- Light
- Low to medium
Spathiphyllum (peace lily)
White blooms and a reputation for forgiving darker rooms.
- Size
- Desk to floor
- Light
- Low to medium
Bromeliad assortment
Long-lasting color without needing a sunny window.
- Size
- Tabletop
- Light
- Bright indirect
Pothos – Green Jade
A trailing classic for low to medium light.
- Size
- Tabletop
- Light
- Low to medium
Areca palm
Fine fronds that read as a living screen in a bright room.
- Size
- Floor
- Light
- Bright indirect
Aglaonema Maria
Patterned leaves that hold up on a desk away from the window.
- Size
- Tabletop
- Light
- Low
Nothing in this filter right now. Try All, or ask us on the request form.
Three ways to buy
Visit
Visit the greenhouse
Come walk the benches at 15710 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 and take a plant home the same day.
Get directionsOnline
Shop online
Browse the curated catalog and choose pickup or shipping at checkout.
See what's availableLive sales
Every other Friday, 9 a.m. to noon
Live sales on Instagram every other Friday, 9 a.m. to noon.
Watch on InstagramQuestions before you buy? Email kristen@plants-alive.com or call 301.598.3843.
Gifting & special requests
Tell us what you’re looking for
Gifts, bulk orders, or plants not seen online? Send a request and the Silver Spring greenhouse replies within one to three business days.
Gift-ready plants are also in the Gifts collection. Need plants for an office? See office plants with weekly care. Staging an event? See event plant rental.
Care support
Buying a plant comes with help keeping it alive!
Tell us what is going on with your plant. We will reply with custom advice for your plant.
- Yellowing
- Drooping
- Lighting
- Watering
- Repotting
- Pests
Or email a photo to kristen@plants-alive.com. We answer within one to three business days.
Events & workshops
Happening at the greenhouse
A market every month, two festivals a year, and hands-on workshops in between. All at 15710 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906, all open to the public.
Next: Sun, Nov 22
Makers Market
Usually the last Sunday of the month · 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Local makers, food, and the greenhouse open for browsing. Free to attend.
Event detailsNext: Sat–Mon, May 29–31, 2027
Maryland Plant Festival
Memorial Day weekend · every May
Three days of growers, rare plants, talks, and workshops hosted at our Silver Spring greenhouse.
Next: Sat–Sun, Oct 30–31, 2027
Aroid Fair
Last full weekend of October
Philodendrons, anthuriums, monsteras, and the people who grow them. A weekend for collectors.
Small groups
Workshops
Announced on Eventbrite
Repotting, terrariums, kokedama, and seasonal arrangements, taught on the greenhouse benches. Plants and materials included.
See upcoming workshopsWant to host a private workshop or a group visit? Email kristen@plants-alive.com.
Photo gallery
Tropicals, arrangements, and market days
A look around the greenhouse and the plants that leave it.
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The greenhouse: 15710 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906 -
At home: Shelf tropicals -
Succulent bench: Bright-light table -
Palms, potted: Ready for pickup -
In bloom: Gift-ready -
Breakfast room: Floor plants at home -
Bromeliads: Long-lasting color -
Planters: Ceramic, fiberglass, wood -
Plants staged for an event:
FAQs
Before you take one home
Pickup, delivery, shipping, our plants, and the guarantee.
Something else? Email kristen@plants-alive.com or send a request.
Can I pick up in Silver Spring?
Yes. Pickup is at 15710 Layhill Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20906. Open 7 days a week, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Choose pickup at checkout, or purchase the plant remotely. If a trip does not suit, we also deliver locally and ship.
Do you ship?
Yes. We pack the plants at the greenhouse and ship them to your doorstep. Shipping is available at checkout on plantsaliveshop.com. Looking for something but don't see it online? Email kristen@plants-alive.com with the plants you want and your zip code, and we will confirm availability and cost.
Do you deliver locally?
Yes. We deliver across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia. Delivery fees vary based on mileage.
What if I cannot find a plant online?
Don't worry! Only part of the greenhouse is online. For anything not listed online, we can check the inventory to confirm availability. Use the request form, email kristen@plants-alive.com, or visit the greenhouse.
Do you help after I buy?
Yes! As plant enthusiasts, we are always happy to help. Send a picture with your plant care questions and we will follow up with advice for your plant.
What is your plant guarantee?
Plants Alive! has a 14-day guarantee. If something happens within the first 14 days, send a picture of your plant, a copy of your receipt, and your concern to kristen@plants-alive.com, and we will follow up within one to three business days.
Ready to take one home?
Shop online or visit the greenhouse
Pick up at our Silver Spring location, local delivery across Washington, DC, Maryland, and Northern Virginia, or shipped to your door. Every plant comes with custom care; just ask.
Or email the greenhouse
kristen@plants-alive.com