Orban’s Now Has Retail: Come See Us
We have big news! We’re now open for retail! Come visit us Monday thru Saturday 9:00 – 3:00. This holiday season we’ll have poinsettias, succulents, Christmas cacti, palm trees, annuals, mulch, local honey, and more! The retail barn is near the front entrance of the nursery. We look forward to seeing you!
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The Legend of the Poinsettia
Happy Poinsettia Day! December 12th was declared by Congress as National Poinsettia Day in honor of the passing of Joel Robinson Poinsett, a botanist and statesman who is credited with first bringing the beloved holiday blooms to the United States. Click here to learn more about the history of the poinsettia. But aside from the
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Poinsettia Plant Care
Holiday Poinsettia Plant Care: Poinsettia care begins with proper light, water, and temperature conditions. During the holidays, while in full bloom, they typically enjoy semi-cool, humid locations in bright, indirect light with plenty of moisture. Poinsettia plants should be watered thoroughly; taking care not to drown them by ensuring adequate drainage is available. Check the
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Holiday Curb Appeal with Poinsettias
Be sure to join us for our Poinsettia Open House this Saturday, November 30th at 9601 9th Avenue NW, Bradenton, FL. You don’t need to be Clark Griswold to be the envy of your neighbors! Create a dramatic entrance and warm welcome this holiday season with poinsettias! No holiday is complete without poinsettias. Recently
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Decorating with Poinsettias
Please join us at our annual Poinsettia Open House this Saturday, November 30th! In the meantime, here are some great tips on decorating with poinsettias so you can plan ahead. During the holiday season, no home is complete without the traditional poinsettia plant. The poinsettia is a treasured seasonal tradition. Learn more about its history
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Poinsettia Fundraisers
It’s everyone’s favorite Christmas plant! Red, white, or pink—everyone loves poinsettias— making them an easy and profitable holiday fundraiser. We support schools, churches, athletic programs, and more with our poinsettias for the holidays. Orban’s is a fourth-generation family business that’s been growing poinsettias for more than 70 years
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History of the Poinsettia
Poinsettia plants are native to Central America. They have a long history dating back to the Aztecs in the 14th through 16th centuries in southern Mexico. History shows the Aztecs used poinsettias for both decorative and practical purposes. They would extract a purplish dye from the plant for coloring textiles and even cosmetics. The white
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Orban’s Now Offers Landscaping Plants and Mulch
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28th Drive-Thru and Sale
Saturday, November 24, 2018 | 9am-3pm | Free public event Orban’s Nursery is open one day only for the public to see over 100,000 blooming poinsettias before they are shipped to garden centers for the holidays. This is a rare opportunity for the community to visit our nursery, take photos and purchase holiday plants. A
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Bradenton Poinsettia Nursery Produces a Sea of Red
BRADENTON (FOX 13) -They’re a colorful display of Christmas, and it turns out, many of the poinsettias on sale this year are produced right in the Bay area’s backyard. Christmas spirit in full bloom at Orban’s Nursery in Bradenton. This week is the nursery’s busiest of the year, as crews spend sun up to sun down hauling
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