My mom and I loved going to Cuffel Farms! It's an airplant paradise!! It was our favorite airplant store! I've moved out of SD since and haven't found an airplant spot like this! Cuffel Farms is definitely one of the things I miss most in SD! The variety of airplants Andy has is amazing and the prices are so reasonable! He is also so friendly and patient in answering all airplant care questions! I used to have to buy airplants to replenish the airplants I've killed, but now, I'm able to care for them and keep them alive better. Will definitely be back here when I can! Definitely has lots of instagramable spots! If you love plants and love a beautiful ambiance, then definitely check this place out! read more

Cuffel Farms - Can't get too many - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - San Diego, California

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We will be back! We didn't know what to expect when we got there, but we were pleasantly surprised. We called the morning of the appointment time since we needed a last minute housewarming gift and I found this nursery through Yelp that was by appointment only. Luckily he had a time slot that worked and when we got there it was air plant heaven. My husband created the gift with a lot of help from the owner and created a perfect, personalized gift. read more

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Andy, the wonderful owner of Cuffel Farms, could not be any easier to work with. He is informative and kind! I was a little worried about which plants to purchase because I don't have a green thumb, but Andy answered all of my questions! I'm now a loyal customer because the product quality and customer service are unparalleled. Unlike other shops, Andy keeps his prices fair--I've seen other shops that have triple the prices for the same product. It is evident that he loves what he does, and wants other people to love plants as well. Also, I felt very comfortable shopping there during this whole pandemic. The space is outside and Andy wore a mask the whole time. read more

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Really loved my visit to Cuffel Farms this past weekend. I made an appointment online and was really grateful for how flexible and open Andy's schedule is to the public. I walked in and was blown away by the assortment, the incredible setup, the dedication, and just how there were hundreds and hundreds of each species of each airplant. In San Diego i usually purchase airplants in local nurseries or even boutiques, and at Cuffel Farms they truly cost a fraction of the price. There are the classic familiar ones that usually cost $5-7 costing $1 here. Then there are really exotic ones you've never seen before that go up from there. There are also regular plants in addition to just airplants and xerographicas etc. The place is organized and clean and so dreamy. Everyone gets healthy sun (or shade) based on their needs, Andy even went through the effort of hand writing labels / price tags for you to browse and collect, and the whole experience is very "self-serve". As I'm sure you can imagine Andy is super knowledgeable about plants, their care, and passionate about the peace they bring to us humans. I admitted i had killed a lot of airplants and only recently begun to understand them. He was kind enough to let me know that there's no way I could've killed more than he has. Great guy, super down to earth, and he will round down the price for you when you pay. Also reachable by text for any questions about your plant buddies after you bring them home. So nice to work with, i will be back again soon. read more

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Went here for the first time with my mom and aunt and Andy was really awesome! He answered a lot of questions that we had about how to care for the plants we bought and even wrote new tags off each plant we bought. I am glad we booked the 1 hour appointment. We will definitely be back for more. read more

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During this quarantine I finally have the time to write this well over due review! And if someone is looking for a new hobby or a beautiful gift to send to a friend or loved one this is where to shop. I met Andy through a air plant class he hosted at a brewery to raise money for a charity I cannot remember which one. My boyfriend and i had such a great time and fell in love with air plants. Andy was so helpful and knowledgeable about air plants. From knowing which plants would do better in a bright room to a less bright room. After being able to keep the air plants alive for a few months i contacted him about coming to his shop to purchase even more. He was so accommodating and even allowed me to bring my girl Lucy the dog along. I was blown away by the selection he had and the beautiful displays. If your looking to support local small business's Cuffel farms is the place. read more

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The nursery area is so charming and I was totally floored by the variety and value - the air plants are in beautiful and healthy condition, you can clearly see the love and knowledge here. There's a number of houseplants available, besides the wide variety of air plants, and a really awesome giant staghorn fern (part of his personal collection, which is amazing to see). PS. The owner is a fantastic person and extremely friendly & knowledgeable, he has one of the best and most fun jobs ever! read more

SUPER cute place... very reasonably priced. Especially for the starter type learning about air plants, it won't feel like a huge investment. Best part, the owner is SO HELPFUL and KNOWLEDGEABLE! he's very willing to help you understand and learn how best to care for your new plant-lings. Definitely worth the visit. I hope this was helpful read more

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I communicated with the owner, long distance, via yelp messaging. I wanted to find the perfect gift/s for my sister for Mother's Day plus delivery within my budget. Andy was incredibly responsive and attentive via email and as I continued to bombard him with questions to help me create and envision the end result he only became more helpful. He sent me pics of things I might be interested in, he offered to build me things and find other plants we might like better that fit in my price range. He worked with me for about a week or two on perfecting this gift. He delivered on time and stayed within budget, took the time to treat me nice and I appreciated that very much. We got a three staghorn ferns that turned out awesome on the frames that he built for them and my sister is beyond excited to add them to her collection. Thanks Andy, can't wait to meet you! read more

Andy and Cuffel Farms are absolutely fantastic! He graciously agreed to help us create succulent favors for our wedding. They turned out more perfectly than I could have imagined from the pictures I sent him - perfectly painted white pots, colored rocks and individually selected succulents to match the colors and theme of our wedding. Our guests loved them and they are growing like crazy!! He also did a plant party of succulent boxes and air plants for a friend's Bachelorette party! It was so much fun and his knowledge about the plants and how to care for them resulted in my friends and I being able to keep our plants alive and thriving, despite our previous lack of green thumbs! Andy is an expert and a true artist and I cannot recommend him more highly for your plant needs! read more

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Andy Cuffel is super friendly and knowledgeable about all of his plant babies. He let my friends and I roam around his nursery freely and gave us all the time in the world as he tended to some new plants. His selection is huge, succulents and air lands galore. When choosing succulents, he let us choose a few and said he would repot them all together in a pot of our choice. Even asked us what accent color of succulent to add! His prices are incredibly reasonable, I bought a nice sized succulent in a pot and an airplant with a geometric pot for $15. Unbelievable. I think the dove that made home in his backyard speaks volumes about his inviting nursery. Reserve an appointment now! read more

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I first met Andy at a local nursery where he had a booth for his air plants. Prior to meeting him, I didn't really know what air plants were and avoided them due to my lack of knowledge and therefore, confidence in my ability to care for them. I also never purchased any due to the ridiculous prices that air plants are listed for at the trendy boutiques in San Diego. That was just a couple months ago. After numerous visits to Andy's charming nursery, I am now the proud plant parent of 20+ air plants and counting. Andy takes the time to get to know you, gauge your experience with plants and recommends plants that will do well in the specific environment in which you will be caring for them (home/office/etc). I previously thought I was a black thumb and avoided growing all types of plants. Now my house has a wide variety of indoor and tropical plants in addition to my air plant babies! Andy will give you the confidence to give plants a try while also making it fun! You can definitely tell that Andy does what he does because of his passion for plants and education. I have never felt pressured to purchase and I always am pleased with the quality of product I bring home. Andy has transformed his backyard into a thriving nursery, a space that is normally private and personal, in order to bring the joy of plants to others. His nursery is unique and he is super down to earth, which makes the daunting task of learning how to be a plant parent much more feasible! I am excited to see how Andy's farm grows and the avenues in which he will go! Thank you Andy for always encouraging me and teaching me how to be the best plant parent! My home is alive, happy and has a calming lush presence due to what you have given me through your farm! Keep it up!! I recommend stopping by whenever you have the chance, his nursery is not something you want to miss!!! Pricing: ranges from $0.50-20+ depending on size, age and species rarity (something for everyone and all levels of experience) Varieties: hundreds of air plants you won't find elsewhere at boutiques, succulent arrangements, indoor/outdoor plants, tropicals, staghorn ferns and more! Andy also is talented in woodworking and makes his own displays and has great ideas to share with you on how to best show off your plant babies :) read more

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This is the place to visit in San Diego if you want to buy airplants. Andy is very knowledgeable and a great person to run ideas by for your next terrarium project. You'll need to make an appointment to visit but you'll get the whole place to yourself. There are so many types of airplants to choose from. Prices are very affordable and I definitely will be back for another visit! read more

Cuffel Farms - Airplants, airplants and more airplants. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - San Diego, California

Cuffel Farms is an incredible place! The selection of air plants does not disappoint. They were all so healthy, many were in bloom! I purchased a large quantity wholesale for my business and I was very impressed with how much Andy assisted me in terms of pricing. He was very honest about which air plants were "common sellers" and which ones had the best margins for profit. As a business owner I couldn't have imagined a better transaction. There are also houseplants and succulents to purchase, all thriving as well. I look forward to purchasing more plants from Cuffel Farms! read more

Love Cuffel Farms! Great selection of adorable air plants - I wanted all of the plants! Can I say I'm obsessed with air plants - they are so fun! The owner is super nice, extremely knowledgeable and super patient explaining how to care for the plants! While shopping he has some calming zen music - an added bonus I've brought a friend today and for sure will be back (okay today was my third time shopping the past couple of weeks!) lol! read more

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The owner was very knowledgeable, informative, and patient in answering all questions. I bought my air plants a few months back but forgot to leave this review. They are all doing great ! Except for one I over watered hehe read more

What a joy to experience this place. Perhaps the nicest backyard nursery I've ever seen in my life. The prices are very reasonable and the staff is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. read more

It is impossible to go here and not be happy! Such a beautiful assortment of plants with great company and a great environment. Great prices and such a extreme variety of air plants. The unique atmosphere is unparalleled. read more

I came by with the intention to only pick up some air plants, but left with so much more! Andy is fantastic and worked around my ridiculous schedule. I was finally able to stop by and it was probably one of the best experiences I've had. I gained so much more than just some air plants, which were by the way so beautiful and in such wonderful condition. You could tell his plants were extremely happy and well cared for!!! He has such a large variety to choose from, which was a lot more than I have ever seen within one nursery. In addition to my visit, because yes, I did gain more than just air plants, I most importantly gained so much more knowledge on how to properly care for them. I was very delighted as to what I learned. Andy also gave me a flier and a print out of some information about how to care for these plants and the different species. Luckily enough I was able to pick his brain a bit before leaving, which in return probably saved me countless hours of maybe googling every question I had or even getting lost and falling down the YouTube hole to find myself hours later watching something probably irrelevant, but more than likely still plant related. Lol Aside from that if you want beautiful, healthy, and again beeauutifull plants, then I would highly recommend Cuffel Farms. The bonus is having a great resource like Andy to help you with your questions and to educate you on these wonderful plants. read more

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So, I just received my most recent order from Andy of Cuffel Farms. This will be around my sixth order. As always, I am impressed with the quality of my plants and the kindness of Andy. You will seldom meet a more personable or genuine person who is as passionate about their merchandise or pleasing their clients, especially online. I have recommended Andy and his shop to people about to purchase tillandsias for a much greater price from a shop that knows nothing about these plants or their care. Do yourself a favor, buy your plants from this shop, email Andy with any questions, and recommend his excellence to others. Plants should not be mere merchandise, and we are not shallow sources of income. read more

This review is long overdue. I found Cuffel Farms while shopping at a local plant nursery looking for airplants. One of the workers was nice enough to point me towards Cuffel Farms and I've been back countless of times. Andy is passionate about his work, loves sharing his knowledge about airplants and how to properly care for them, and really takes his time to care for the plants and his customers. His prices and the quality of his plants are awesome. If you're a plant person, stopping by his place is a must. You'll be inspired. read more

Large assortment of air fern's available and Andy explains thoroughly how to properly care for them. It was seamless to book an appointment to visit the nursery read more

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Andy is the real deal. I brought him a list of super exotic tillandsia's I wanted, and he knew every one of them. And had them in stock. Not only did he have them all in stock, he had several sizes/prices for each. He had several people there, but did a great job of helping everyone. I left feeling like I had gotten a great deal. He even threw in some free fertilizer! Going to Andy's place was a great experience. If you are looking for tillandia's/air plants, THIS is the place to go. read more

Andy's passion for the plant craft married with his wood working skill have born a truly amazing business. Happy to see this company grow and be the recipient of some amazing air plants in the process! read more

I have had the most wonderful experiences ordering from Cuffel Farms. There is a staggering variety of air plants available with new ones listed quite often. The order processing and shipping is lightning fast. You will receive beautiful, healthy plants every time. It is clearly apparent the owner values his customers happiness. Very impressive quality, value and customer service. THANK YOU!!!! read more

I learned about Cuffel Farms when Andy posted something on Facebook about selling air plants. I'd been wanting to add air plants to my growing plant collection. We made arrangements via messenger for me to visit his backyard nursery, and I ended up learning so much about air plants and how to care for them. Andy is very knowledgeable and will spend as much time as you need talking plants with you. If you're thinking about adding air plants to your life (and you definitely should!), check out Cuffel Farms. I think he has a website now, too. read more

This is my third order from Cuffel Farms. As usual, the plants exceeded my expectations in rapid delivery, size, and health. I always order on a Sunday or Monday so they arrive within the week. I wish I had more plant money! read more

Passion. I love when it is put in a positive direction. Andy took a turn on his career path. Wow. He knows a lot of big words. Hahahaha...Air plant dictionary/encyclopedia. I was totally fascinated by his collection and even more beguiled by his knowledge. Happy plants = happy people. read more

This is a real find for airplant lovers. Andy is so knowledgeable and readily shares his experience and best practices for care. His inventory of air plants is huge and they are all healthy and high quality plants. I can't say enough about this place. It was a true joy to visit to pick up a great array of beautiful air plants. read more

I was hesitant at first since the plants are sold, essentially, in the backyard of someone's home. However, the reviews were so positive and research on the authenticity of the business showed no red flags; I figure I'll give it try. I'm so glad I did. The air plants are so healthy and I can tell Andy truly has a passion for his plants. He was extremely patient with me as I picked out 5 air plants (over the course of almost 45 min.). After about a month, the plants I purchased are still healthy and doing great. I am very happy with my purchase. I plan to return again and this time with some friends. I cannot imagine purchasing my air plants from any other vendor. I highly recommend this place. read more

Not only are the plants always healthy, but the service and knowledge provided is top tier! Check em out!

Cuffel Farms is the bee's knees. A class act with premium product. I refuse to buy my air plants from anyone else. Do yourself a favor, follow my lead. read more

There was a great assortment of air plants at good prices and the owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. Will definitely come here again! read more

Wow. Outstanding collection and quality and Andy clearly knows his stuff. Just visited for the first time and purchased some Tillandsia plants. I was totally blown away by the scope of his nursery. If you are a professional botanist and/or fellow collector you *have* to visit Cuffel Farms. Really amazing - 5+ stars! read more

Andy's passion and love for all things air plants is inspiring. He took his time showing me his wonderful collection of both common and "special" air plants. He also highlighted the care and attributes of each plant. The prices are really great as well. His farm is organized and well cared for. I highly recommend and definitely a bonus if you get to see the whole collection. Thank you Andy. I look forward to doing business with you. read more

Andy Cuffel owns Cuffel Farms. You email him and set up a date and time to visit his nursery. It is located in the backyard of his housein Clairemont. He has many varieties and sizes of air plants as well as some succulents. He is knowledgeable about how to care for them regarding light and watering. His plants are very healthy and some even are sold with buds attached. His prices are cheaper than anywhere else I've been to in SD..and half the cost of Pigment in North Park. There are even some plants that are $1,$2 or $5! He has various planters, frames and holders to display the air plants. I am a returning customer and always experience great customer service and education when I visit his nursery. He has a true passion for these plants, expertise knowledge and worth supporting a small company. read more

If you're looking for tillandsias this is definitely the place to go. The selection is absolutely amazing. Andy is extremely knowledgeable on how to take care of these beautiful plants.And he's a super nice guy. read more

I just attended a wreath decorating party at Cuffel Farms. Andy is very knowledgeable and organized. He really knows his stuff. I left with the confidence to take care of my new plants (I don't normally have a green thumb) I was amazed at the variety of air plants / succulents Cuffel Farms has on hand. I will be back to purchase more as gifts! read more

He has a great variety of Tillandsias of different types, sizes and prices. He is very gentle, kind, attentive and expert in Tillandsias. It was a great pleasure to spend a few hours shopping and learning. Thanks for everything, Andy. Manolo read more

I bought multiple air plants online from Cuffels Farms. Great, healthy, large plants and really reasonable pricing. Everything arrives carefully packaged and ships fast. Andy has also been responsive to email questions. All in all great experiences. read more