I've been coming here for years, ever since I discovered them at the Pacific Orchid Expo in San Francisco. They have an impressive selection of orchids, including plenty of mature plants that are ready to make a beautiful addition to any collection. The customer service is excellent. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to help, whether you're looking for something specific, need advice on caring for a plant, or have questions about shipping. That level of service really makes the experience enjoyable and keeps me coming back. One of the biggest advantages for visitors to Hawaii is that you can make arrangements to have your orchids shipped home, so you don't have to navigate the agricultural permit requirements yourself. It makes bringing a little piece of Hawaii's orchid culture home much easier. The prices are also very reasonable, especially considering the quality and selection. Whether you're a seasoned orchid collector or just starting out, I'd definitely recommend stopping by. It's well worth the visit for any orchid enthusiast! read more

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Inside of Palolo Valley you will find this hidden gem of an orchid farm. They have a wide variety of common to very rare orchids. Right from the start after you park your car you will find an assortment of orchids that love being out in the sun. You will also find lots of different air plants as well. In the covered area or showroom area, you will see orchids that are in bloom. The prices are what you would see from other places... some higher and some lower. The staff while very knowledgeable, they can at times be standoffish like you are bothering them. Maybe they were busy but they can improve on customer service. They offer shipping to other states, which is nice if you wanted to send as a gift or for a friend who collects orchids. What some might not know, is Kawamoto used to compete in the mainland in orchid shows. Yup you have to be on top of your game if you fly your orchids to the mainland to compete. So yeah, they know a little something, something about orchids. So if you are you looking for an orchid for yourself or as a gift, come on down and check them out. read more

I ordered an orchid plant and it was delivered on time and with great care. I looked at other florists and nurseries for a potted orchid plant in a nice ceramic pot that wasn't too expensive. Average price for one orchid plant in a ceramic pot was too expensive (over $150) for my budget. I was feeling defeated when I came across Kawamoto Orchid Nursery. The price was perfect, just right for a single orchid plant potted with green foliage, moss and a decorative butterfly in an elegant ceramic pot. The best part was the delivery fee was included in the price! I couldn't believe it, I thought I had misread the final price, most places were charging average $20 extra for delivery! My friend sent me a photo upon delivery, it was beautiful! Thank you, Kawamoto Orchid Nursery! read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - Blush (or Art Shade Phalaenopisis) arrangement in a ceramic pot. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I almost don't want to give this little secret away. Nestled in the back of Palolo Valley after the Korean Temple is Kawamoto Orchid Nursery. Besides their large selection of Orchids are an assortment of plants, flower, succulents, and air plants. I have a black thumb and can't keep anything alive. But I come here for inexpensive DIY gifts for others. The staff is super friendly and knowledgeable. read more

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what a fantastic selection of orchids..actually breathtaking..people were very friendly and let me take my time deciding....i will definitely be back... mahalo.. read more

Great selection and value. The staff ( grandma and granddaughter) were super helpful! read more

I ordered several orchids from here one January and they arrived in Pennsylvania in perfect shape. Service was efficient and friendly. This Little Green Apples and has bloomed prolifically for ten years read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - Little Green Apples 10 year old plant - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I have used Kawamoto twice to send orchids to mainland. Once to California and once to Tennessee. Both times they arrived quickly and in good condition. To me very reasonable price for shipping and beautiful orchids with pretty wrapping. I have yet to receive a photo of the gifts so am not sure exactly what they look like. Both people seem very grateful for the gift. read more

Orchids and air plants ... if you're in search of either on Oahu, this is the place! Located deep in Palolo, the nursery is has different levels and the lower ones can be steep to get to but the main level has more than enough plants to suit most needs. Prices are extremely reasonable compared to what you see at the big box home goods stores or even other commercial nurseries - $2-$3 for Tillandsia that typically go for $7-$8 elsewhere, for instance. The orchids, however, are the show stoppers and it's worth the drive just to see the many flowering varieties they have. I didn't realize orchids can be fragrant until I stepped inside their showroom! In addition to the many potted varieties, they also sell many types of hanging varieties. Worth the drive just to see the orchids! read more

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Came here last week and although the orchids and plants are BEAUTIFUL, the customer service is horrible. My family and I stopped by to pick out an orchid for my Aunty who just had surgery. Upon entering, we all greeted the man at the counter with a hello or good morning and the man said nothing at all. Didn't even acknowledge us. We tried asking him a couple of questions about orchid care and he gave us short answers while barely looking our way. We felt like a nuisance and did not feel welcomed at all. We decided to leave and spend our money elsewhere. read more

Decided to try out this place after researching nurseries that were certified so we could bring home some unique orchids to the mainland. Although this place has TONs of different orchids, there was smaller bunch of orchids that were actually flowering. Perhaps there were about 30ish different kinds of orchids in their main greenhouse that were selling orchids with flowers? There were some unusual orchids that I had never seen before with smaller varieties of orchids. BROWSING THEIR WEBSITE: Apparently, they have descriptions online of orchids they sell and ship that indicate what are the most unusual collector orchids. But i wasn't aware w of it at the time and I believe there weren't any that were being displayed and flowering at the time. But had I known, I would have asked to see them. OUR PURCHASE: Ends up that I didn't buy any super unusual ones but I'm glad I got some that appear to be hearty. We had to catch a flight the same day, otherwise we would have loved to stay much longer and look at all the varieties. Apart from the ones that are flowering they have a HUGE array of non flowering orchids in the other outdoor areas. And they have a huge section of air plants outside. I only wish I had more time to look through them! We ended up buying 3 healthy orchids ($20 each) and 2 air-plants. Costs of the orchids are $15 and up and most of them are about $20. If you are going to the mainland, they can either ship it for you or you can pay $20 for them to certify and pack it all in a box to hand carry on the plane. One of my orchids already has new shoots that are growing from the branch/stem just a few days after arriving on the mainland. And the one with small flowers uniquely and delightfully smells of baby powder! So happy with my purchase and I hope they won't die on me in the colder mainland weather. It all kind of added up in costs especially w the packing fee, but it was one of my most favorite "souvenirs" from hawaii. THE PACKAGING: Of special note is the packing!! Don't be afraid to buy and bring onboard to take home! Packaging is absolutely top notch! Compared to another very well known orchid nursery we went to in Kona, this place did a superb job of packing! The other place charged about the same to pack and threw it all in a make shift carrier made out of coke can boxes with no padded protection at all for my beautiful plants. But here, they use high quality waxed crepe paper and sheets of soft cottony material around the leaves and flowers and then wrapped in newspaper and then taped securely to the box (!!) to ensure that the plants are protected during travel. There was not a single flower, branch, or leaf that was destroyed on transport! Absolutely amazing w peace of mind that my beautiful orchids would make it home safely on the rough transport. They really know what they are doing! If you're in Honolulu this is a great place to buy orchids to take home. read more

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Cyndy's Bottom Line: Beautiful assortment of orchids *Hours: Mon-Sat: 8am-3pm, Closed: Sun & Holidays *Look for and follow the orchids signs on the side of the road deep into Palolo Valley. *Sharp left turn, slow down as you approach the nursery *Parking available with about 10 stalls *Attentive, friendly service. *Credit cards accepted. *They will nicely box up your orchids for the drive home. *They ship to the Mainland. and sell on eBay Website: Kawamotoorchids.com, e-mail: orchidsebay@yahoo.com Kawamoto Orchid Nursery (KON) has been in business since 1947. A third generation business. Located in the beautiful, cool, lush and tranquil Palolo Valley. Visiting the nursery is delightful and relaxing to see all the blooms and the endless amount of orchids. The KON has a wide variety of beautiful healthy orchids and has a section of exotic plants too. The owners and staff are very helpful and knowledgeable if you have questions. They also provide plant rental services, orchid center pieces and custom arrangements. The website contains their Orchid Store for online purchases, posting of upcoming orchids shows and great orchid care tips too. Worth the visit, highly recommend! read more

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All the orchids and air plants looked so healthy. A beautiful variety. Carol was very helpful and patient as I had many questions. Will hand carry to the mainland and I loved the variety I got. Hope it makes on the flight ok! :) read more

I love this orchid farm! So many to choose from. You can buy orchid plants or arrangements. Different kinds every time I go. read more

I have wanted a popcorn orchid for the longest time so for my birthday my kids tracked down Kawamoto's Orchid Nursery. They called were told yes they had several so we took a drive to the back of Pālolo Valley. Luckily there are a few signs as you near the place but watch for a fairly steep turn to your left. What an amazing place filled with so many orchids! They have a showroom/main shop filled with flowering orchids but you can wander through several greenhouses too where chickens and roosters roam about. I got my popcorn orchid but added another stunning red I've never seen before. The popcorn orchid was not pricey maybe $20 and the blooms lasted a month. They red one was one of their specialties and much pricier so I bought one not yet in bloom since it was cheaper and waited for it to bloom. Kawamoto's seems to be a family business that's been around for a long time. The love and care they give their plants show. I've been back again since now I want to have a blooming orchid in my house all the time! read more

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Always nice to go there close to town. Blooms are beautiful. I go to purchase orchid gifts for family and friends. read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amy and her grandson (I'm not sure what his name is) are welcoming & helpful. Came here to find my grandmother's favorite orchid after doing LOADS of research where to find a specific one. AND THEY HAD IT!!! Came back to try and buy more but hasn't had in stock for awhile. ***TIP: If you want it, GET IT. Quality of the plants definitely meets their price. Do not miss the opportunity to walk through their greenhouses in the back. Showroom is always pristine. Can see how their business is award winning. read more

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I love their amazing selection of orchids, air plants, and anthuriums. The prices are reasonable too. Plants are healthy and long lasting. It's a trip to my happy place! read more

Since I start plant hobby due to quarantine life, I collected healthy and beautiful plants. This place is located on waiomao road. It was 10min drive from 10th Avenue. There are enough parking lots. Omg this place is huge. So many kinds of plants with reasonable price. I came here for air plants. Usually it's $5.95 at some big store but here is around $3. All air plants price range is $2-$15. I got 5 and it was $18. They have some pots and woods for air plants.( I Forgot to take a picture). This place has clean air, quiet and so blessed! Definitely I go back and highly recommended! read more

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Absolutely ethereal. So relaxing to come here and walk through the various selections of plants that they have in the nursery. I especially was excited to see that they added an exotic plants section. When they say exotic plants she meant ExoTiC plants because some of the plants that I saw I had never seen grown to that extent or maturity in real-life before! I love this place and definitely is such a great to wall through for a therapeutic day with family and/or friends. read more

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Wow! Randomly came across a FB ad for airplants and am so glad I visited! Tucked in the back of Palolo Valley, there are hundreds...maybe thousands, of airplants. Tons of different varieties, small and large, ranging from $3 to over a $100. My daughter and I loved roaming the aisles and picking a variety of plants out. Highly recommend this local nursery - won't go anywhere else! read more

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Great place for all types of plants. They have a big selection of all types of orchids and high shelf plants too. They also ship to mainland. Perfect for Mother's Day read more

I went looking for a gift, but could have spent all day just looking around! Every time I thought I saw everything, I'd turn a corner and see more. There's all kinds of orchids and antheriums, air plants and greenery. They are located deep in Palolo, but if you follow the "orchids" signs, it's super easy to find! Be sure to wear shoes though, unless you don't mind squishy slippers. I'll be sure to go back and look for more plant babies! read more

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This is my 2nd visit and second order with this nursery. Very happy with their service so far. Great quality plants and shipping was fast. Their packing was excellent. My purchase included two large blooming orchids and they arrived intact. Will be making another purchase soon. read more

I loved this place. Unfortunately I didn't have space in my luggage to carry any more plants but boy did I wanted to. I loved their selection. read more

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the place was gorgeous they had tons of orchids and other ornamental plants. the reason I give it a 1 star is that the service is absolutely horrible. I had a school project to do and when I asked an employee for help he looked at me like I was crazy and told me that they don't do teachings here. I further explained that I wasn't interested in that and just wanted basic information on their setup and he still shut me down. Made no effort to help me at all. If you want a nice orchid please consider spending your money else where, not some trashy place. read more

Went to Safeway and other florists first......$250-$300....no thanks. Didn't want to drive all the way up palolo...was being lazy...it's only about 15 min away from where I live. Well, I'm glad that I went because they have the best orchids and the best prices. The lady with the short bob haircut was there to help me and as always she was super helpful and super friendly. Walked away with 3 orchids, 2 pots and and some Pele's hair for around $100. There is no other place to go.....#KAWAMOTOFOREVER Seriously, if you are looking for orchids, tropical plants, some air plants/succulents or just some odds and ends plants....just go to Kawamoto. They have the best selection and the best prices. read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - 1 Phalaenopsis orchid and white ceramic pot - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Beautiful orchid arrangements delivered locally or sent to the mainland. Very helpful and friendly staff. You will be very pleased and if you send their arrangements as a gift to someone, they will be very impressed. read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - Three orchid arrangement delivered in ceramic pot - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery is aesthetic and sustainable! Carol is so kind. This place is such a nice gem to go exploring to with all kinds of plants that both exotic and native. Can't wait to go back again! read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - Exotic Plants - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is truly an off the beaten path location. It's situated deep in the back of Palolo Valley thru Waimao Street. Once you find this Hidden Gem, you'll be pleasantly surprised by how many orchids they have growing here in this little spot. Variety, colors, shapes, sizes, it's an eye-opening experience. Orchids: I have been here a handful of times to purchase orchids. Very high quality and they all look so healthy and well taken care of. You can choose different size pots to have them replanted in to make beautiful gifts. Staff: 5-stars for the peeps who work here. Everyone that I've come in contact has been extremely nice and personable. Whether it's saying "Hello" or just a head nod to acknowledge that I'm there, they are all attentive. Ask them any kine questions and they will help you out with whatever you need. Once you choose which pot and plant(s) you would like, they take em in the back and dress it all up. It comes out looking and nice & pretty with a ribbon and a butterfly or two. Pretty cool place!!! Take a drive and check these guys out. Aloha. read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - Hidden gem in the back of Palolo Valley. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This hidden orchid nursery place in the Palio Valley has so many varieties of orchids! It is so enjoyable just looking at them They also have many air plants. read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you love Orchids this is the place to get them. So many varieties and the price is perfect. My only complaint is that I wish I could have gotten more guidance and educated answers about orchids. read more

Deep in the back of palolo valley you will find this GEM of a family owned nursery. I was in heaven! So many selections of beautiful orchids and air plants , ferns and many more beautiful plants. Definitely worth the drive back into the valley. Kawamoto is definitely on my list of plant shopping destinations. read more

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Great choice of air plants ranging in affordable prices. Actually, best prices around. Happy with my purchases.

Be aware of this nursery, orchid plants purchased here are not guarantee after payment. I purchased 5 orchid plants from this nursery to be shipped back home to the mainland. Upon receiving and unboxing those plants, 3 out of 5 plants were almost dead with brown leaves and dead buds. I called the nursery immediately and explained my situation to the male owner and he said sorry nothing he can do for me. I paid $185 dollars plus shipping fees $75 for next day shipping and they're dead!! I believe the main reason was he sold unestablished plants, roots are not mature enough to be sold to customers. I think this business just wanted to get money out of your pockets so fast that they're willing to take the risks of selling unestablished plants with immature roots. This practice is so bad for the business. Will never buy or trust this business again! read more

I'd been wanting to check out this place for a while, and so glad I did. The nursery is tucked deep in Palolo Valley--just keep following the posted "Orchid" signs. The driveway down can be a little steep, but parking is readily available. The main greenhouse in front has a great selection of their best orchids and air plants, as well as a variety of ceramic pots. You're also free to roam around and admire the nursery's three acres, which makes for a great little adventure in and of itself. Just make sure to watch your step--don't get *so* distracted by the plants that you accidentally get too close to a mother hen's chicks (speaking from personal experience)! I ended up picking up one of these gorgeous tillandsia xerographicas for $12 and a jewel orchid for $20. On the pricier side for my budget, but so far these plants seem very healthy and well worth it. read more

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little hard to get to, but once you are there its worth it. everything is so healthy and vibrant. people working are always so nice. just love it. read more

The plants here are gorgeous. I love the greenhouses especially. They're wild and chaotic and full of plant surprises. The owners are incredibly kind, and they take such great care wrapping your new plant babies. read more

Kawamoto Orchid Nursery is definitely worth the drive up the neighborhood. Get lost in the rows and rows of plants, particularly orchids and air plants of many varieties. Not all the plants are priced so shopping can be tricky. They now have a rare plant section with some plants up to $3,000! Overall, I love meandering around Kawamoto's and finding some new additions to add to my apartment oasis. read more

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Title and header of today's rating = ORCHID SNOBBERY I deleted my 5-star rating for Kawamoto that I wrote last year. I don't like the update format in Yelp very much. Since the 5-star rating last year, I've come back to visit Kawamoto several times, most recently today. I detest snobs of all sorts....wine snobs, private-school snobs, brand-name clothing snobs and yes, even orchid snobs. Most times at Kawamoto, I don't get snobbery and rudeness and I normally deal with the men of the family. The past two times I've visited (last month and today), I've dealt with an older Japanese lady, she looks like she's in her mid-60's. Last time she was a bit rough around the edges but obviously had her happy pills. Not today! Normally I walk away with something, anything, even if Kawamoto is on the pricier side because of fan loyalty but today I left without buying a thing. I asked the lady if she sold a certain type of plant and her response was "No no no no!" Geeze. Let me turn up my hearing aid and the part of my brain that understands the word "no" the first time, because apparently it ain't working. She told me to look around and off I went, to the row of orchids I visited last month. I picked up a lovely dendrobium species that my neighbor wanted, so I was here today to pick up another one. Orchid No No Lady came down into the greenhouse where I was, and I asked her how much were the two specimens in my hand as she was a few rows away. She said, "I don't know, I got to look at them" then turned her back to me. I told Orchid No No that I was here to buy more orchids, this time for my neighbor. She told me the things I had in my hand were "species" orchids and expensive and that no other orchid nursery on the island had the same selection they had. She told me to check Ebay because that's where they did 80% of their business and I should go look up the flowers online . I was thinking, Now why would I do that? I am here in person, so sell me the damned orchids, already! Maybe that was her way of bragging. Orchid No No proceeded to tell me that these were not orchids for beginners....now how does she know that my neighbor or myself are Orchid Beginners? She was very reluctant to sell them to me and raised the price up $5 more a piece than they were last month. Little does Orchid No No know (ha ha ha) that I have actually read the book The Orchid Thief, frequent all the orchid shows, know my Grams from my Phrags, Paphs, Phals and also their going prices,; researched cloning, culture and flasking of orchids and belong to several snobby orchid boards (I am not one of them I swear). Being the stupid Orchid Beginner that I was, I decided at one last crap shot at being nice to Orchid No No Lady because I was hoping she'd be nice to me so I wouldn't have to ditch Kawamoto. I offered to donate a systemic fungicide that I paid big bucks for and told her so - I couldn't justify using such a powerful fungicide in a non-commercial setting, besides, I didn't want to dispose of it. I believe you need to to take it to a special waste facility as it will contaminate ground water. If anyone could use it, it was an orchid nursery, and Kawamoto WAS my favorite. What does Orchid No No Lady snidely say to me? "Where did you get it from, Home Depot?" Screw you guys. Adios, Kawamoto. Been nice shoving money into your family business until Dragon Lady showed up. Keep her away from customers...thanks, you owe me. read more