Poots’ House of Cactus

Best cactus/​succulent place I’ve been to!
Lots of selection and the people I’ve met there are knowledgeable.

I was just here on Saturday. It’s now Monday. Needless to say, it’s only been two days and I can’t wait to go back.
We drove from Fresno to Lodi for a reptile show and made it a point to stop here on our way home. I did some research the night before and discovered that Poots’ House of Cactus was on our route. Thanks, Unilocal!So glad we were able to stop by. Husband wasn’t thrilled, of course, but I was freaking over the moon.
As soon as we pulled up, I saw a gigantic blooming opuntia growing through the fence. It was gorgeous! My heart started to flutter a bit faster. I was sad that it was already after 4:00 and I had limited time to drool over the two greenhouses full of plants for sale. I tried to browse quickly while still taking it all in.
If you’re a succu-​holic like me, you probably spend a lot of time on EBay, Facebook or other online sites, pondering whether to suck it up and pay shipping in order to buy a new plant to add to your collection — like me, you probably buy a few plants this way, because your neighborhood Lowe’s and Home Depot don’t even come close to cutting it. I was very excited to find plants that I’ve been stalking online, here in the flesh! I was grabbing plants like a crazy person, lining pots up in eager anticipation. What, a calibanus hookeri? What, a pachypodium lealii?! You’ve gotta be kidding me!
The prices here are VERY good. If you think about that the fact that there is no shipping that I’m having to pay and that I’m able to see these babies in person and know they’re healthy and happy AND the fact that the price is even better than what I’ve seen on EBay… I scored two euphorbia obesa — $ 3 and $ 5! I got a huge pregnant onion with several babies for $ 6! I scored a nice full pot of baynesia lophophora for $ 7! A nice, healthy rooted epiphyllum plant for $ 8! ONE stupid epiphyllum CUTTING online starts at $ 6 plus shipping, for crying out loud. People have nothing to complain about when it comes to the prices here. Seriously, folks. Just stop with the complaining.
I found the Poots family to be warm, friendly and of course, knowledgable. I think they could tell that I was in complete awe of their plants and knew that the 18 plants I bought were coming home to a place where they will be loved, cherished and doted upon. If you’ve done your homework and you know what kind of plants float your boat and appreciate that the offerings here are not your typical run of the mill succulents and cacti, you will fall in love with Poots’ House of Cactus. I could wander around this nursery for hours, always seeing something new and wanting to fit as many new succubabies into my car as possible. I will be back, Poots’ House of Cactus. Oh yes, I will be back.

Wonderful plants, wonderful people. We stumbled across this oasis on a trip to Yosemite. After enjoying the plants we’d bought, we later placed an order by phone and they arrived in excellent condition.

I drove out here from san jose with a uhaul with the intention of expanding my cactus collection, immediately after i started browsing i met Mr and Ms poot, who gave me a wonderful tour of the nursery and helped me select cactus that would be winter hardy in my area.
i ended up getting a couple dozen cactus in all sorts of shapes and sizes, the Poots were quite knowledgeable about there stock and helped make suggestions as to what would complement my other selections. the prices were reasonable, and they had sizes and shapes of cactus that quite interesting and whimsical, 1000 light years away from the stock you will find in local garden retailers,
it is a long drive from the bay but its worth it if you are looking for something unusual. the poots gave me excellent customer service and i will be returning for sure.

Poots is just plain awesome. They have a truly amazing variety of cacti and succulents. Their prices are the lowest I’ve seen (granted, I live within the inner sanctum of high tech). And, the quality of their plants… As good as it gets. So, get yourself on over there!

Cacti up the kazoo!!! Poot’s sell many varieties here along with soil. I advise not going on a hot day. The tents are mucho calor!
Located right of the 120 and great ideas for landscape ideas that don’t require much water. Koi pond is awesome and some of these plants are HUGE, prehistoric looking even. Check it out!

Definitely worth the drive from SF. It’s ran by a husband and wife team who are very knowledgeable and friendly. Like a lot of cactus lovers, we were looking for unique/​rare varieties and were not disappointed.
The best part was sitting in the shade with the husband chatting about our favorite plants.
We will be back and will be bringing friends!

My husband is very into the cactus and all desert plants. If he can marry to it, I think he would.
We often go to Yosemite and we drive pass this area all the time but never realized about this place.
Until last month we were on the way to Yosemite again, and I was 31 weeks pregnant. I couldn’t sit in the car for so long. So we had to make some stops. And my husband found out this place on Unilocal.As soon as we stopped, we both loved this place. And we got a chance to talk to the nice lady (which we knew later that she one of the owners) we got to see so much all the selections there. My husband said he will be back for sure just to pick up some of his favorite plants.
This place is our favorite roadside stop on the way to Yosemite now.
Even though we are live in San Francisco, but it will well worth to drive to this place! (if you are a fan of all desert plants!)

Bought my first two cacti here and doggone that Bill, made a cactus farmer out of me! A year later and I have over thirty cacti growing and several more ready to plant. Poot’s is an awesome place. Cacti of every variety you can imagine and very nice folks to deal with too. Yeah, they are more expensive than Lowes or Walmart, but the cacti are of a much higher quality too. Please support this family run business as there is no other nursery anywhere in the area that has anything like Poot’s!

Very disappointed to see that the succulents had aphids. You would hope they wouldn’t sell infested plants. First nursery I have been to that has had bugs. Could have went to lowes or home depot and paid less. Definitely a little over priced. And over half the plants had no ids.

Went to look at inventory and found myself in an unmarked, but resricted area whereupon I met a man that proceded to chase me out of the building, accusing me of stealing. The man actually checked my pockets (cuz I love cactus in my pockets). NEVER AGAIN! Its a shame too, their garden is gorgeous!

I love this place, and the selection! I always walk away with something new, and unique. A favorite place in the area for sure. :)

Fair prices, family owned. I have been going 2 to 3 times a year for the past 9 years.
Much better selection than the big box stores. I highly recommend.

Great selection, great prices, and an informative, easy-​going owner. What more is there to ask for with any business? Support the small-​scale operators! Go, Poots!

Where to begin? Well just recently got back in to cactus collecting. I had been buying my cactus’s at the big box store Home depot etc. which was a huge mistake since they dont know how to take care of their cactus that they are selling. so my friend told me about POOT’S. First time I went I was in awe they’re selectin in huge. The cactus range in size from big to small, skinny to wide, smooth to pointy. They take very good care of the cactus. Ihave gone their every week for the last month to add more to my collection. I usually end up buying three to four cactus per trip to add to my collection. If you are into cactus this is the only place to go. Dont waste your time going anywhere else. It is the only nursery of it kind in the area.

Had a shady encounter here…
I left my wallet in the port-​o-​potty and I drove back to pick it up. When I went to pick it up, they demanded 20 $! It looks like they’ve expanded their extortion game beyond their over-​priced cacti (I know extortion is a strong word, but has anyone ever charged you for the return of a wallet?). Even though this review is not about their merchandise, I think this encounter sheds some light (or perhaps some shade) on their business practices in general.

They have a huge selection and variety ! Row upon row of cacti in all shapes and sizes. I’ve never seen so many kinds. There are tall ones, short ones, soft ones, prickly ones, green ones, white ones, huge ones, tiny ones; even ones with flowers.
I saw Poots on the way to Yosemite from San Jose. Stopped in and fell in love. Decided to stop on the way home to buy a couple cacti. I ended up buying 12 of the little cacti. I just couldn’t stop myself.
Being a first time cactus buyer, I cant be sure of the quality or price, but my initial feeling is that they are A+ on both.
Check out their garden in front and you’ll be amazed at the variety of cacti available and how beautiful your home can look with nothing but cacti out front. You’ll surely be inspired to buy more than u had intended,

Favorite roadside stop on the way to Yosemite! We buy a new cactus every year. The staff are so friendly, and you can get a cute little cactus for under ten bucks!

Time/​Date: July 5^th, 1pm
Type/​Quality: An easy access succulent and cactus shop right off the road. They sell cactus and all your cactus needs. Its also nice to see something local run so well and provide high quality service.
Price/​Quantity: Prices start super low, about $ 2.50, but there are so many things you’ll probably end up buying more. Its a deal, and the plants are beautiful.
Service/​Accessibility: The service is friendly. If no one is around just walk over and ring the doorbell. I def. recommend getting succulents here after visiting yosemite. It tops off the experience with someone local to purchase.
Structure/​Ambiance: Rows and rows of cactus and succulents. Its easy for perusing and laid out in a simple way. They have an opening garden with a beautiful koi pond.
Parking: Just off the side of the road with a lot in front.

My mom told me about this place and I finally got around to going there. It is off the beaten path on hwy 120 but its well worth the drive! I have only recently gotten into cactus, so I was excited that they had such a huge selection. I expected it to be a small place. The owners have been in business 25 yrs and seem very knowledgable. The grounds are beautiful with a huge Koi pond in the front, backdropped by a cactus landscape. I think the prices are very reasonable especially when you consider the selection. They have many rare or hard to find cacti and lots of succulents too. Be sure to visit inside the greenhouse, which has lots of gems to be found as well as a landscaped garden of really cool cacti. Take the time to look around, you may end up leaving with more than you thought you came for! I did!