FAQ
Everything customers usually ask about our plants, orders and export.
About us
Who is Plantas de mi Tierra?
We are a Costa Rican family business dedicated to planting, producing and exporting ornamental plants, with 26 years in the market and approximately 25 hectares of our own production in Poás, Alajuela.
Where are you located?
Our farm is in Poás, Alajuela province, Costa Rica.
Do you grow the plants yourselves?
Yes. We have our own crops, which allows us to give them the care needed for a higher-quality final product.
Orders and quotes
How do I request a quote?
Fill in the quote form with the varieties and quantities, or message us on WhatsApp. We will reply with pricing and availability.
Do you sell wholesale?
Yes. We handle volume orders for landscapers, developers, residential communities, nurseries and distributors.
Do you export plants?
Yes, we also export ornamental plants. Send us the destination, varieties and volumes so we can review your request.
Plants and care
Which plants work as ground cover in shade?
Mondo Grass, Liriope Ever Green and Liriope Super Blue grow in shade and form a dense carpet that needs no mowing.
What is the difference between liriope and Mondo Grass?
Liriope has wider leaves, grows taller and has showy flower spikes; Mondo Grass is finer, lower and denser.
About our plants
Does liriope grow in sun or shade?
Both. Liriope grows in full sun, partial shade and shade. In full sun it flowers more; in shade it keeps a deeper green foliage.
Does liriope need mowing?
No. Simply remove dry or damaged leaves once a year to refresh the foliage.
How tall does liriope grow?
Depending on the variety, between 20 and 45 cm tall. Liriope Ever Green can reach 60 cm in ideal conditions.
Can Mondo Grass replace a lawn?
Yes, in shady or partly shaded areas where grass struggles. It is not mowed and does not tolerate heavy foot traffic, so it pairs well with stepping stones.
What is the difference between liriope and mondo grass?
They are relatives in the same family. Mondo Grass (Ophiopogon) is finer, lower and denser; liriope has wider leaves and showier flower spikes.
Does Dianella tasmanica like sun?
Yes. It grows well in full sun and partial shade, in tropical and warm climates, with well-drained soil.
What is the difference between Liriope Super Blue and Big Blue?
Super Blue is an improved selection of Big Blue: it grows slightly taller, tolerates more direct sun and keeps the characteristic lavender blooms.
How long does Liriope Super Blue take to produce?
On our farm, its ideal propagation cycle takes approximately 12 months.
Does Liriope Ever Green grow in full shade?
Yes. It is one of the most versatile varieties: it grows in full sun, partial shade and full shade.
How long does it take to produce?
Its ideal propagation time is 12 to 18 months.
Is Aztec Grass a liriope?
It is sold as a liriope, but botanically it is Ophiopogon intermedius "Argenteomarginatus", a close relative of Mondo Grass.
Does Mondo Grass flower?
Yes, small white to pale lilac flowers in short racemes, followed by blue berries about 5 mm across.
What is dwarf Mondo Grass used for?
To fill between stepping stones and pavers, for fine edges, Japanese gardens and small areas that need a low carpet with no mowing.
What is the common name of Dianella tasmanica?
It is known as Dianella, Tasman flax lily or simply flax lily.
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