Saw the cutest heart plants outside of Moss & Spade and walked in. The friendly person working there looked like she could be in magazine for a plant store and I told her so! She was kind to let me take a photo. She's holding her favorite plants, polka-dotted beauties that look surreal and painted. She spoke highly of Jessica the owner who apparently also designed the lovely logo; while I haven't met her, the selection of plants here is stellar. I excitedly left with three heart plants, two variegated, which is a rare treat for Hoyas. The leaves are glossy and/or healthy on all of the unique plants here. Worth stopping by and seeing what's inside! read more

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The cutest plant and decor shop on Piedmont Ave! I popped in on a whim while strolling through the neighborhood. I was looking for a little gift for my friend who was getting married that weekend. It happened to be the day before Valentine's Day, so they were fully stocked with beautiful dried flower bouquets by Idlewild Floral. I decided to scoop one up with a card and it was the sweetest gift. I feel the prices are very fair (especially for CA) as well. The staff was friendly and helpful. If I wasn't traveling, I would have definitely gotten some goodies for myself, too! read more

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Amazing store and staff! Bought my first plant here! I purchased the Calathea Beauty Star plant for it's beautiful leaf patterns and easy care. I've been eyeing different plants and initially came into the store looking for a snake plant. Turns out it's not pet safe... so I found this beauty instead. I liked that the store didn't seem overly expensive and had a good variety of plants. The store itself is beautiful too! So aesthetic!! The staff member present was very knowledgeable and kind! He answered all my questions and provided a lot of insight to growing/propogating/caring/re-planitng plants and more!! Excited to start my plant journey! Thanks Moss & Spade! read more

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Lovely little plant shop Felt so personable, thoughtful even; I can appreciate that attention to detail. One of my residents lost his bird, she was a friend to him for 39 years. Wanted to find him something to remind him of her, that Would never leave. I explained this to Jessica, the owner and she was very kind to help me pick a parrot plant with the cutest little bloom the same color as our lost friend's tail feathers. The thoughtfulness definitely resonates. read more

Moss & Spade - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

Super cute and trendy plant store on piedmont ave! You can't miss the store while walking on the street. The decor itself will draw you in. They have so many plants here and many uncommon plants. They are all very well taken care of and super healthy looking. You know you're getting good quality plants here. The staff is super helpful and kind making sure you find everything you're looking for. read more

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I love this store so much. First, the owner is amazing and if you have any questions, she's always super responsive. They have the most unusual beautiful plants and they last really well and come in great condition. My daughter and I come in here and are always delighted by their selection. Amazing customer service and high-quality plants. read more

Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous little plant store!!! So many unique plants and such vibrant color schemes, very unique cards with pop up art in the floral theme, and amazing candles. Was very tempted and bought the woods scent candle. Locally made and good quality for only about $35! Will be back for more stuff once I go through this candle read more

Amazing experience from start to finish. We were made to feel comfortable the moment we walked in greeted right away and genuinely welcomed. She took the time to answer all of our questions and, when we were checking out, even explained how to properly care for our plants, which we really appreciated. The shop has a great variety and the service was outstanding. Because of the care and attention we received, we would absolutely come back again. Highly recommend! read more

Great styling ideas for a modern decor. Excellent plant selection as well. Between crimson and m&s my plant journey is complete. So happy they are in existence. read more

I'm officially a plant mama! Got a stunning Monstera and (re)starting my plant journey with lots of good guidance and care from Jessica. Wonderful selection, expertise and vibe. 10/10 read more

Moss & Spade - Lush, tropical paradise - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

Great cute plant store with lots of pretty options! Employees are super nice! Check out the place when you can :) read more

Moss & Spade - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

I love this store! Quickly became my favorite plant store Definitely recommend it if you are looking for cool plants! read more

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Had a blast making a terrarium at Sip and Terrarium. Jess and Jack were great teaching how to make a beautiful mini world of plants and miniatures. I love my little mushrooms and kodama minis and the plants are so sweet. Also they have lots of boobie pots. read more

Moss & Spade - Boobie pot - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

What a lovely, beautiful, fanciful plant shop!! This place has so many nice indoor plants and unique ones like a coffee plant/snake grass/moss balls that I hadn't seen. They had a cute selection of gifts and we'll definitely be back for next years holidays! The helper was very kind and generous w her time. Things seemed fairly priced for the quality and the experience. read more

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I'm so excited to use this new plant serum! My monsteras, philodendron, ficus, and alocasias are going to be so happy with their new food! read more

Moss & Spade - Pepin House Plant Serum - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

First and foremost, I live, yearn, and breathe to support a small, lil' local BIPOC-owned business. All the more if the business is promoting something associated with health, longevity, and just plain joy. Not to mention, the staff here were def sweet, helpful, and courteous. But if you've got much less than a gentrifier's pocketbook, this place is flat-out PAINFULLY overpriced. Now, in all fairness, it's located on Piedmont Avenue, I had half an hour to kill before my nail appointment at nearby Classic Nail (at least they're not overpriced, just by the by!), and my sweet, sweet hometown seems to cater to a very specific demographic now, so I'm not surprised to see something like a plant boutique where you can pay upwards of a hundred for something relatively simple that you could've bought elsewhere for a much more... "cost-effective" price. What you're paying for at Moss and Spade is the service. You're paying for the input and wisdom of Jack and Jessica and Michalla and whoever else may be on the roster. Because they're geniuses when it comes to plants, they have superstar personalities, and they genuinely seem to care about what they do. But this isn't a review for personalities, this is a review for a local business that doesn't seem to make room for what the locals can realistically afford. I'm all about knowing your worth and recognizing the crucial needs of a small business. And I suppose their prices are just reflective of where they're at and their all of the understanding they can offer up. But if they can't offer up decent prices, I'll stick to asking my neighbors for clippings and picking up pottery from local makers and friends. Worth the hype-ness but not the prices. read more

Cute lil plant shop in piedmont that I took advantage of the Labor Day sales since everything was 25% off! Like the other reviewer said, a lot of the plants here are a bit on the expensive side but their presentation is definitely very cute. They also have a sale rack where all the plants on it are 50% off! And despite being over priced they're still cheaper than the waterlily place down the street. I got some purple decorative peppers and they were adorable but there's some plants in there that are like hundreds of dollars lol. And some small plants that I've gotten from farmers markets for like $3 there sell for $10. so definitely know the price of some stuff. The staff there is very knowledgeable though and super nice! read more

Jessica was so sweet and helpful! The energy was so calming and positive as soon as you enter and they greet you. They have a good variety and such a cute collection of pots to choose from. Also extremely knowledgeable since I'm new to plants so their guidance was everything! Will definitely be back read more

Moss & Spade - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

I attended the "Sip & Terrarium" evening! It was so much fun and is a great way to meet new people. Jess & Jack are welcoming and Jess is a great teacher. Their shop is really cute. read more

Moss & Spade - Terrarium I made. - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

First, I want to say that their social media and marketing is genius. It's one of the few plant shops in Oakland that seem to constantly be on my feed, which is why I visited. Overall, the prices here are pretty inflated and their selection isn't as wide as you'd hope for the price points they have. In my experience, it looks like plants here are about 2-3x their wholesale price. I think it's important to shop at local nurseries, but it's almost egregious how much more plants are here compared to local nurseries and plant shops in the area. The customer service the few times I came wasn't noteworthy. The first several times I came in, I wasn't acknowledged and couldn't get help trying to search for a specific rare philodendron I've been trying to get. When I tried to ask about specific rare hybrids, I was met with a bit of contention over mispronouncing a species. In my most recent experience, I bought a spagnum moss pole so one of my climbing philos could use it to anchor itself. When I opened the product, it was bent but I still tried to salvage it. The next day, I woke up to the plant I staked it on almost fully broken at its base because the pole bent over. I called to return the pole, then went in and was given the most anxiety-ridden service over the return policy being broken/etc. I had to be persistent to get my return which I think is a bit ridiculous being that the item almost killed my plant. I think if you're going to be marketing items this high, there should be a good customer report and high quality of service. read more

Moss & Spade - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

Knowledgeable and kind staff, help make informed decisions to people who lack a green thumb like me

The customer service is excellent! Super knowledgeable and helpful and went the extra mile to make my gift look beautiful. The store's atmosphere was also amazing and they have a wonderful (and healthy!) variety of plants. Highly recommend! read more

She was a really kind and knowledgeable owner. I got gifts and things for myself. I loved the selection, especially the pet friendly part for those animal lovers out there. great spot in Piedmont! read more

My boyfriend and I did the Valentine's Day Sip and Terrarium. It was so much fun! Jess was such a good teacher and created a fun and creative environment. The whole vibe of the store was perfect. I'll definitely be making this my regular plant shop and would love to take another class! read more

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This is one of my my favorite plant stores in Oakland! Great quality plants and affordable cute pots.

Most amazing house plant star I've ever been in. A true feast for the eyes. I never realized house plants without flowers could be so colorful. Check it out., You are bound to be amazed. The people who work there are very helpful and friendly. read more

Super plant shop, very knowledgeable and friendly. Great place for houseplants. Excellent location.

Love love love!! need to update with a full review asap! Amazing owners, space and plants. read more

Moss & Spade - Interior - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

Super cute store with the perfect balance of practical, but you might also walk out with something you didn't know you needed.

Hey check out this cute little place owned by Jess. She is so knowledgeable about plant. She gave me a lot of advices and also they have repotting service! Definitely one of my most favorite plant shops in the Bay. read more

Moss & Spade - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

My partner and I are new in the area and needed plants for our new home! We stumbled upon this nursery on yelp and are in LOVE ! Jess is the owner who works there, and she is so nice, knowledgeable, and passionate. The plants here are so well taken care of, it was hard to choose just a few! There's a huge variety, as well as rare plants. I recommend following their instagram or their website to keep updates on new plants. Jess was happy to watch our babies after we purchased so we can walk around the town a little bit. we came back to our plants groomed and safely packaged. ^_^ When I got home, I was able to DM Jess with some questions to which we replied so promptly with great information! We will definitely come back, and recommend Moss and Spade to everyone! read more

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I bought a super cute planter here. I have come back a few times and just love the overall vibe and service here. If you are into plants and want to support an adorable local business, visit moss and spade. read more

Beautiful plants in great condition. I purchased a huge marble queen pothos after eyeing it and coming back to admire it once before finally purchasing the next day. The owner Jessica did not place any pressure at all on the sale, and shared all her knowledge with me. All the plants are in excellent condition, and I can feel the quality difference in touching the leaves of my pothos compared to most stores. Major plus is that Jessica is also a fan of big bushy plants, which can be hard to find. I'm so happy that I work nearby to pop in! Welcome to the neighborhood Moss and Spade! read more

I love going to Moss & Spade! The owner Jessica, and everyone I've met there, has been warm and welcoming to me and my partner. The selection of plants is well curated and I always am wow'ed by the unique plants, both common and rare, that have clearly been grown with care. You will pay more here than at big box stores, or even your classic local garden centers, but you will encounter beautiful plants and a friendly ambiance that you can't find anywhere else in the neighborhood. read more

amazing service. I happened to be having a bad day. I walked into moss and space unknowingly that this was the plant store a friend had told me about. i walked in right when Jessica was suppose to be closing but she allowed me to roam free without rush. I appreciated it so much as well as her knowledge to some questions I had about my plants at home. she even helped me pick out and dress one of the plants i got from her and im soooo happy she did! I got 3 bags of the soil as well since it sounds like the soil she sells is amazing for house plants, I already have seen a huge difference in all my plant girls!!! thank you Jessica for such a lovely interaction. I'll be coming here for all my plant needs and new babies! - jax read more

I love the vibe at Moss and Spade! It's a gorgeous and relaxing shop with AC and a stellar playlist (or someone playing their cute vintage piano live!) now onto the plants: there is a huge selection of plants from a few dollars for your basics to a much higher price point for rare plants. Included in your purchase is access to the owner, Jess's vast knowledge of plant care. She's helped me sort out my pre-existing plants and helped figure out which new plants fit my lifestyle best. Recently she staked up my fave plant and started son cuttings for meImportantly Jess will let you know which plants are safe for pets and kids. The store also has a home-care service they can provide. A bonus is that my dogs love the owner and her staff and will lead me right to the front door if we are walking on the ave. Highly recommend. :) It's read more

Moss & Spade - Happy plant, happy dog - Nurseries & Gardening Near Me - Oakland, California

I love plants. I love having a home filled with plants. I have been to many local nurseries and Moss and Spade is by far the best! It is really the only place I purchase plants from anymore. Their selection of unique, rare, and hard to find plants is unparalleled. They also have more "common" plants, and their selection is always superb. The plants are always healthy and well cared for. I live in the area and walk by often. The staff is always friendly and welcoming, whether I am buying plants or not. Most times I just stop in to say "hi" and look around, and it is never an issue. The prices are not cheap, but the quality of the plants is always top notch. It is incredibly wonderful having such an amazing plant nursery so close to home. I would recommend Moss and Spade to anyone looking for great plants to decorate their home or office. You will not find a better shop in Oakland. Thanks, Jess! read more

The down to earth owners were cool enough to let me come in even after closing time. They helped me look for what I needed, they listened to me, and I found what I needed. Thank you for the help! The store is super nice, great vibe, and quality selection. I found them to be way more welcoming that other plant stores on the same street. read more

10000 out of 10! Jessi and Jack knew everything they're selling! I'm usually a dog mom but now I became a plant mom because of them! Can't wait to go and get more babies. read more

What a fantastic store, Jess is super knowledgeable and welcoming to all stages of plant parents. Whether you are a newbie, amateur, or pro. Plants are really well taken care of, and so many different plants of all shapes and sizes. I decided to come in with my family and we are all in different stages of plant parenting. We really enjoyed learning about all the different plants and seeing the various breeds. It was a super fun experience! Definitely going to go again... and again... Oh yeah I definitely need that one plant I totally didn't get last time... And again after that... Fantastic! I'm hooked! The store is SO CUTE TOO! read more