Our Story

Penelope, Anahi, Mike and Koa

Rooted in purpose, grown with care

Planty Love Co was founded by Mike Perez, whose love of plants began amid the lush landscapes of Hawai'i. Plants became more than decor: they offered calm, grounding, and connection through life's harder seasons, including after Mike's U.S. Navy service in Iraq and Afghanistan.

That experience shaped a small, independent shop for plant lovers who want something more thoughtful than a generic garden-center aisle. We focus on unusual and collector houseplants—especially Alocasias, Anthuriums, Philodendrons, and Monstera variants—alongside distinctive planters and practical care guidance.

How we operate

Planty Love Co is an online-only independent business; we do not operate a public retail storefront. Orders are prepared through our growing and packing operations in Florida and Southern California. Plants are inspected before shipment, secured for transit, and packed with the destination and expected weather in mind. If transit causes a qualifying problem, our published shipping and return policies explain exactly how to contact us and what remedies are available.

Plant help from a real person

Not sure which plant will thrive in your space? Email mike@plantylove.co with a photo of the spot, the direction of the nearest window, and your experience level. We will suggest a fit from current inventory and point you to the care guidance you need—no guesswork required.

One Potted, One Planted

For every plant or planter sold, we fund one tree through One Tree Planted. We publish contribution proof on our One Potted, One Planted impact page so customers can verify the promise for themselves.

When you choose Planty Love Co, you support a veteran-founded, family-rooted business that believes tending a plant can help tend the person caring for it. We invite you to grow with us, one plant—and one tree—at a time.