FAQs

What services do you offer?

We offer multiple plant care services including repotting, maintenance, pest control and vacation plant sitting. During plant care maintenance sections,  we will assess what your plant needs and take action to help your plant thrive. For vacation plant sitting, we will water, fertilize (as needed, and prune your plants while you are away. 

What kind of plants do you care for?

We care for all types of plants, including houseplants, succulents, and cacti.

What is your service area?

For in-person plant care maintenance sessions & plant sitting we service the San Francisco Bay Area.

Do you offer virtual plant care session?

Yes, virtual plant check-ups are available to anyone who can hop on a video call (via Zoom, Facetime or Google Meet).

How do I book your services? 

You can book our services online. If you have questions or a nuanced situation, please complete the Contact Us form. 

What is included in plant care maintenance sessions? 

Plant care maintenance sessions are an opportunity to breathe new life into your plants. In these visits we'll assess what you plant needs and take action to address as many problems as possible during the hour long session.

In-person plant check-ups allow our team to go more in-depth. Based on the condition of your plant, your Plant Nurse will develop a treatment plant and take any initial first steps to get your plants on a good first track. One free repot is included. If repotting is needed for more than 1 plant, you can book a repotting session. 

Most plants benefit from being repotted annually. Once a year has gone by, the nutrients in the soil have been exhausted, roots have grown significantly, and hopefully your plant has grown as well.

A fresh repotting will help your plant continue to grow and thrive. During a plant repotting your Plant Nurse will extract your plant from its pot, loosen the soil, snip the roots, and repot your plant with a fresh soil specially mixed for your plant. 

Plants can be repotted in their same plant, a slightly larger plant, or a spare pot you have. We also sell ceramic and terracotta pots. 

What is included in a plant sitting session?

Each plant sitting session is 45-minutes. During that session your Plant Nurse will water your plants (as needed), prune any dead leaves, and repot up to 1 plant. 

How much do you charge for plant repotting? 

Mobile plant nurses  come to your home and address your plant care needs. Mobile plant care is often easier on you, as you don't have to transport your plant(s) to get care and it saves you time and effort. Prices for mobile plant care services vary based on service location, # of plants, & size of plants. Mobile plant care prices tend to be higher than DIY plant care due to costs associated with bringing care directly to you. However, customers value the convenience of the service and expert knowledge provided by our plant nurses. 

At Bay Area Plant Nurse, our prices vary based on your plant care needs. Please fill out our contact us form, and our team will respond within 24-48 hours with a price estimate.

Where do you repot plants?

We repot directly in your home or office. Ahead of your plant care visit, please identify a space for us to work in. We'll work with the space that you have and leave it in tip top shape.

Can I combine services? 

Yes, definitely!

Going on vacation and want to come back home to refreshed plants? Combine a plant sitting visit with a plant repotting session. 

Want ongoing support for your plants? Book an in-person visit to kickstart your journey and then a set of virtual check-ups. 

Do you sell giftcards?

Yes we do. Buy one for some your love here.