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about us
We started Rare Plant Catalog because we believe rare plants shouldn’t stay rare forever. What began as four best friends with backyard nurseries has grown into a shared collection of over 6,000 species and a mission to make the world's most extraordinary plants more accessible.
Before Rare Plant Catalog, we were four friends who shared a lifelong obsession with nature and a deep love for plants. We came from different but connected worlds: running small nurseries, working in ag tech, and studying horticulture at UC Davis. Eventually, we decided to see what we could do when we combined our skills and years of collective experience (one of us started wholesaling plants before he could even drive). We found an abandoned horse ranch in rural Northern California, left our jobs, and got to work converting the old equestrian infrastructure into efficient growing space. We still remember the excitement of starting out with a wishlist of plant names and no idea where to track them down. This was built to keep that spirit alive and help others wherever they are on their plant journey.
The plants we grow are more than beautiful things to look at or interesting species to read about. Many exist in precarious situations, with habitats shrinking due to development or climate instability. We never sell field-collected material. Everything we offer is propagated from seed, cutting, division, or tissue culture. Where possible, we preserve provenance data to maintain each plant’s genetic and geographic story. Buying from us isn’t just about adding to your collection. It’s a small act of ex-situ conservation.
No matter our direction, we’ll always be growers first. Nearly everything we offer is propagated in-house, with a few plants from friends we trust. That means healthier material, a trained eye selecting what ships, and real knowledge behind every listing. Care information and grower-written descriptions come from our firsthand experience, and we can answer nearly any question directly. Everything from the nursery to this site was built from the ground up by ourselves to reflect our dedication. You won’t find us pushing trendy mass-produced houseplants or writing watered-down articles. We’re here for the real thing and trust you are too.
Keeping it clean, guaranteed.
We’re cleaning up the bathroom shelf one plastic-free, chemical-free, preservative-free product at a time. Personal care that’s safe for you, and the planet. That’s our promise.
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visit our retail nursery
Boojums
Temporary soft opening hours:
Nov 13-15
11am-6pm
Nov 16
closed
Soft opening hours (starting Nov 13):
Thursday-Sunday
11am-5:30pm
*Hours may vary each week as we get started. Check here for the latest schedule.
A few blocks from Dodger Stadium in the heart of LA, Boojums is part nursery, part botanic garden, where nearly everything for sale is propagated by us. The space includes a working greenhouse and an intimate indoor shop with rare plants, handmade pottery by local ceramicists, and staged specimens from our collection. You can wander, talk with the growers, and have your new plant potted before you go. The greenhouse sits just north of Echo Park Lake and Sunset Boulevard at the corner of Scott Avenue and Echo Park Avenue, surrounded by some of the city’s best shopping and dining.
Local pick-up available at checkout for select plants.
common questions
Very carefully. Each plant is individually packed by hand using materials suited to its size, shape, and needs, usually by the same person who grew it. Heat packs are available during colder months but are not reliable below 15 degrees. If needed, we can hold an order for up to two weeks. All shipments include a California Nursery Stock Certificate for Interstate and Intrastate Shipments.
We ship on Mondays to avoid weekend delays. Most orders go out within a few days, but weather may delay things slightly. USPS Ground Advantage is standard, with Priority available at checkout. You’ll get tracking once your order ships. We don’t have control over carrier speed or when your package is scanned in, but if something seems off or it’s stuck in transit, let us know and we’ll do our best to help.
If the listing description includes "you will recieve the plant pictured", then yes, that’s the one you’ll get. For general listings, you’ll receive a plant of similar size and quality to what’s shown. We grow or hand-select everything ourselves, so what you see is a fair representation of what we send out.
Most plants ship bare-root, but we occasionally send them potted when it’s better for the plant. When we ship with soil, we use clean, inorganic media to meet USDA and state requirements for plant shipments.
Contact us within 3 days of receiving your plant. Send a few clear photos and a short note. The same people who packed your plant have sent out thousands before, but plants are living things and we’ll work with you if something goes wrong.
Each product page includes species-specific care notes in an interactive table. Tap the ⓘ icon on any category to reveal detailed guidance. Still unsure? Just ask! Chances are we’ve personally dealt with whatever you’re facing.
Most of it, yes. The vast majority of our plants are propagated by us at our NorCal facility. The rest come from growers we know and trust. We don’t sell wild-collected material, and we never buy from bulk suppliers pushing unlabeled stock grown under questionable conditions. Because we grow most things ourselves and stay small by design, we’re able to keep prices comparable to overseas sellers without cutting corners or sending out half-rooted plants that were never meant to last.
Yes, our separate wholesale site is currently under construction, but you can reach out on our contact form. Not all plants are available and there are minimum order quantities. Access is limited to those engaged in a commercial trade. If you’d like to open an account, please get in touch with us. And if you think your local nursery should carry our plants, feel free to point them our way.
