We’re glad you’re here! Please note that we are updating this page daily to reflect current processing and shipping timelines.

Since day one, it has been our mission at Léon & George to help bring plants and people together more easily and more often, and at no other time has this mission mattered more to us than now. 

As we navigate uncertain times, we have made and continue to make updates to our service:

• Processing times and shipping updates: For all shipping orders, our processing time is currently 3-5 business days, and once your plant ships, it may take anywhere from 2-5 days to arrive to you. Please note that delivery services such as UPS and USPS are currently experiencing delays due to extremely high volume, and this may add a day or two to your wait time. Don’t worry, we packaged your plant with a lot of love and it will be just fine on its journey!

• Contactless delivery: we are currently offering contactless delivery for extra large plants in the San Francisco Bay Area and Southern California. Choose your delivery date and time at check out, and our team will deliver your plants to your front door. 

• Virtual chat: our live chat system is activated and we’re here  to answer any questions you may have, whether it be about processing times or plant selection.

• Social distancing and sanitation: we have taken every precaution necessary as recommended by the CDC to ensure the safety of our employees and customers, including staggering order fulfillment shifts and fully sanitizing our workspaces daily.

On behalf of small businesses everywhere, each order, big or small, makes a difference. Thank you so much for your support!

To good health and staying indoors,

The team at Léon & George

The Zanzibar Gem in our white mid -century ceramic with an optional wood stand.

Getting to Know Our Mid-Century Ceramics

When we started Léon & George, we knew we wanted to offer not just beautiful plants, but also beautifully designed vessels as well. But finding the perfect ceramic pot was not easy. We didn’t want something that just looked good. We wanted something that would last, too— high quality, durable, and stylish enough to stand the test of time. We believe that truly great design encompasses form and function, and what we found was that many ceramic planters fail to meet both.

That’s why we decided to take things into our own hands, partnering with LBE Design to create something that met each and every one of our standards, and with that our mid-century ceramics were born. Crafted with high-fired stoneware that is both durable and 100% waterproof, our handmade mid-century ceramics are modeled after vintage designs and made to stand the test of time. We use sustainably sourced wood for our stands and reduce their environmental impact with a non-VOC natural oil finish.

Our mid-century ceramics are 100% handmade, using high-fired stoneware and sustainably sourced reclaimed wood.

A perfectly-designed pot = a happy and healthy plant.

We strive to set our plants (and customers!) up for success. We don’t want our plants to just look good— they need to feel good, too. That means our 100% waterproof ceramics are designed to fit most grow pots, allowing us to “stage” plants inside them and thus set them up for optimal health. The plant not only has sufficient room to breathe in its grow pot, but it’s also raised up inside, reducing the risk of overwatering.

Inside their decorative mid-century ceramics, our plants live in their nursery pots, allowing for better control over moisture levels, optimal root health, and easy repotting (when the time comes!). Illustration by Kailie Barnes

A partnership with a purpose.

Building a socially and environmentally sustainable business is core to our values. It drives our choice to work with makers who care deeply about the materials they use and the people they employ. With LBE Design, we traveled the world to find the best partners in ceramics and wood working. We visited multiple factories, met with artisans and managers, and ultimately built relationships with the partners that aligned most with our desire for quality and opportunity for each and every employee. From the nurseries where our plants grow to the natural wood finish of each stand, our plant sets are truly made with love by mother nature and humankind. 

Our mid-century ceramics and plant stands are available for purchase here, and can be shipped nationwide!

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Indoor plants, potted & delivered

Premium plants paired with stylish ceramics, plus lifetime plant care support. Order online at leonandgeorge.com

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A new year (and decade!) is almost upon us, and we’re looking back to reflect upon what got our customers excited in 2019. This year has been a big year, too; we started offering nationwide shipping on a selection of our large plants, and have sent these beauties from New York to Alaska and everywhere in between. We’re excited to keep growing in 2020, but for now, the best sellers of 2019!

Silver Evergreen

One of the newer members of the Léon & George family, the Silver Evergreen has been a big hit in 2019. Its unique variegated leaves and ability to survive with next to no light probably have something to do with it!

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Monstera deliciosa

The Monstera, a popular plant from the art deco era, has been making a comeback for a few years now, and was within the top five best-selling plants from our collection. The lush, split leaves make it one of the more unique offerings of easy-care indoor plants.

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cascading pothos

The OG of houseplants, as easy as they come, plus ultra lush, trailing, and fast-growing, the Cascading Pothos has once again made the list of best-sellers this year.

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House of botanicals watering can

We’ve been working on finding the very best watering can out there, and this one has definitely made the cut. What do our customers love about it? It’s the perfect size for indoor plants, has a built-in mister for keeping foliage fresh, and, maybe most importantly, is ultra cute and stylish.

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Calathea medallion

The Calathea Medallion was not just a best seller in 2019: it was also, unsurprisingly, the number one plant our customers chose to send as a gift. Who needs flowers when you can give an equally colorful (and much longer lasting) plant?!

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Fiddle Leaf Fig Tree

Some things never seem to change, and after years of being the “it” plant, the Fiddle Leaf Fig continues to be on the top of everyone’s wish list. While our extra large version of this beauty is only available in California, customers across the country have finally been able to enjoy getting the adorable bush version shipped straight to their door.

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That’s a wrap 2019! And for 2020? Only time will tell! Let us know in the comments what you think the “it” plant will be for next year, and for more green inspiration, head to our website to browse all plants.

Black Friday is upon us and this year, we’ve curated a special selection of stylish greenery for our customers.

Starting this Friday at 12:01am, take advantage of your chance to save big on our best-selling plants, potted in luxe black ceramics for the special occasion. And not only is this the perfect pre-holiday upgrade you’ve been waiting for: it’s also a Black Friday purchase that gives back. As always, each plant purchased will plant a tree in the forest.

Limited quantities available, so make sure not to miss it!

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Léon & George started as a simple business in our co-founders’ San Francisco homes back in 2017. Their idea was simple: to help people easily get their hands on stylish, top-quality potted plants by delivering them, ready to go, straight to their door.

Fast forward almost three years later, and we’ve expanded to Los Angeles, launched nationwide shipping, and delivered plants to over 10,000 happy customers. But this is just the beginning, and what we’ve realized is that we’ve only just begun to scratch the surface.

Creating a new way to shop for plants

The plant market is dominated by big box retailers with outdated sales methods and a lack of personalized service. From day one, we have seen an opportunity to change that by offering a better experience through and through, from an easy-to-browse website to simple and affordable delivery to our post-purchase plant doctor service. It’s plant shopping for the 21st century, and we are excited to be disrupting this outdated market and growing our offering not just in California, but across the entire United States.

You’re chance to invest

We’re running an equity crowdfunding campaign to catalyze our nationwide expansion, and we’re giving all our early supporters a chance to take part by investing in our campaign. We have big plans to grow, and hope to one day see Léon & George plants in the windows of homes and offices across the country. We hope you’ll join for the ride.

Seattle, we’re coming for you!

One week before Thanksgiving and just a few weeks before holiday madness, we’re making a quick stop in one of our favorite cities to say hello. We’re very excited to see you, Seattle.

Stop by our pop-up in Capitol Hill to meet our plant and pot sets in real life and chat all things indoor greenery with our plant stylists. We’ll be hosting plant matchmaking, offering special pop-up promotions, and of course, answering all your burning plant questions.

We’ve heard it can get a bit dreary this time of year in Seattle — come get your dose of nature and find the perfect plant that will get you through winter!

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Photo courtesy of The Cloud Room.

Save the date!

Thursday, November 21, 1-7pm

The Cloud Mezz (1424 11th Street, 1M)

Scandinavian ceramics have arrived.

What’s clean, airy, minimal… and cozy? Say hello to Scandinavian ceramic design, the newest collection of sleek modern planters for your indoor greenery.

What is Scandinavian design?

Scandinavian Design is a design movement that emerged in the 1950s and flourished throughout the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Sweden, & Norway) around the same time mid-century modern styles were taking hold in the United States.

Marked by simplicity, minimalism, and functionality, Scandinavian design brings to mind bright, airy spaces, muted tones and textures, and natural elements like stone and wood. Other features include furniture pieces with simple and clean lines, the use of white negative space, and, inspired by a deep appreciation for nature, plenty of indoor greenery.

Scandinavian ceramic design for your indoor plants

Given Scandinavian design is so deeply inspired by natural beauty, it is no surprise that this style of ceramic so wonderfully complements indoor plants. Simple, clean lines and soft, neutral colors bring out the best in the foliage of our favorite houseplants, making bright tones pop and deeper shades glow. And when it comes to Scandinavian design, form never compromises function: 100% waterproof and complete with a deep overflow saucer, they are designed for optimal health of your indoor plants.

Available in white or gray, to pair with any plant from our collection of medium plant & pot sets. Order online for free nationwide shipping, and bring home a piece of Scandinavian design that will inspire tranquility, upgrade your style, and above all, last a lifetime.

Remember that all Léon & George plants come with care instructions, lifetime plant doctor support, and of course — a lot of love! Learn more about who we are, and order online today!

Large indoor plants online: it’s a thing!

You asked and we answered. A curated selection of our large indoor plants is now available to order online for delivery nationwide!

Gone are the days of lugging home cumbersome plants and heavy ceramic pots. Order online and get the full set — a beautiful (and clean!) indoor floor plant paired with a stylish designer ceramic of your choice — delivered straight to your door and ready to love.

Wondering which plants we’re launching with? Check out some of our best-sellers that can now ship nationwide:

Fiddle Leaf Fig Bush

Our best-seller, a structural beauty with large violin-shaped leaves.

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Monstera Deliciosa

Stylish and unique, and straight out of the Art Deco era.

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Cast Iron Plant

Low-light, low-maintenance, ultra-lush.

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Snake Plant

An air-purifying plant that’s as easy to care for as it is to love.

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Zanzibar Gem

A gorgeous plant that’s perfect for beginners.

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Remember that all Léon & George plants come with care instructions, lifetime plant doctor support, and of course — a lot of love! Learn more about who we are, and order online today!

The Rosé Garden is a temporary installation inside Usual Wines’ new retail space on Chestnut Street.

Is there anything better than a rose garden?

As it turns out, there is, and it’s San Francisco’s very first Rosé Garden, open now through Labor Day at Usual Wines’ new retail space in the Marina District.

An immersive experience to enjoy Usual’s premium, single-pour bottles of wine, it is without a doubt one of the freshest, most plant-forward wine bars in the city.

Curious? Head to The Usual to enjoy the perfect pairing: a glass of chilled, California rosé and a lush garden of indoor greenery (by yours truly, of course!).

 

Get there:

The Usual

2076 Chestnut Street

Also, be sure to follow @leonandgeorge and @usualwines on Instagram to stay in the know about any upcoming events!

Nicolas and Ron, Léon and George co-founders

When we started the idea of doing a plant business we came up with a lot of different names. For three months every week we were coming up with something new - Plant Boys, Nice Jungle, Jungle Bits, Folium 365, FoliJoy, Bay Area Plants. One name that stuck around for a bit was Forestical, but then we realized it rhymed with testicle. We were starting to feel a little hopeless since we were almost ready to open the site and wanted to begin building a brand. 

Like most startups we got started in our homes, coding on the couch, and figuring out how to take product pictures in our small spaces. Ron has a cat, her name is Léon. She was named after the character in the movie Léon: The Professional. As we set up the plants and tried to take pictures, she'd walk coyly into the shots, brush her body and tail against the pots and circle around to be the center of attention. She’d come over to snuggle every now and then and ask to have her photo taken. 

I have a parrot, a Green Cheek Conure to be exact, and his name is George. He was named after the French singer-songwriter and poet Georges Brassens. The full spelling of my bird's name is officially Georges, with an s. Unlike Léon, George didn't ask to be in the pictures, but we included him. He's just so colorful and photogenic. One time we had a Kentia Palm that we were taking pictures of and all of a sudden George started flying around the tree in circles. The wind he was making with his wings moved the palms in a way that felt like being in a jungle. It truly felt like bringing nature indoors. 

As we continued those early days in our homes, we realized our pets were an integral part of keeping us inspired and helping us build the company. So we named the company after them. Léon the cat and George the bird, officially the cutest co-founders around. 

-Nicolas

Léon and George facetime

On the brink of Halloween, a group of wild and curious plant lovers gathered at our urban greenhouse for an evening of storytelling and science. At part two of our new discussion series, we dove into the world of supernatural plant powers, how they communicate with each other, animals, and us.

Thank you to the UC Davis Botanical Conservatory for lending plants for our learning, and to Standard Wines for keeping our night classy.

A new educational series setting out to demystify the most illusive secrets of how plants live and love. Plants are living beings, just like us—and there's nothing secretive about them! They actually make their needs known in very overt ways. Spend an interactive evening in our urban greenhouse and we guarantee you'll learn something new. Space is limited so reserve your spot early!

PART I: PLANTS ARE JUST LIKE US - RSVP
Thursday, September 27, 7pm-8:15pm 
You might think your houseplant is just an inanimate object sitting in the corner… but it's truly living and breathing! At this series premiere, we’ll explore how plant behavior and survival mimics our own, and how we're not so different after all. Participate in a mini-propagation activity and take home a new plant baby of your own!

PART II: SUPERNATURAL PLANT STORIES - RSVP
Thursday, October 25, 7pm-8:15pm 
Plants communicate with the world around them to accomplish some supernatural, superpowered stuff. Come hear the most outlandish plant stories—the good, the bad, and the spooky!

PART III: PLANTS & PEOPLE BELONG TOGETHER - RSVP
Thursday, November 15, 7pm-8:15pm 
Take care of your houseplants, and they'll return the favor. Your plants can help you breathe better, feel better, and live better. We'll explore the many reasons we're thankful for the way plants enrich our lives (and spruce up our style).

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About our professor

A native of New York City, Emily Bick is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of California, Davis. She received her bachelor's degree in entomology from Cornell University and her master's degree in entomology from UC Davis. She is a Board-Certified Entomologist, specializing in medical and plant entomology. Her work has focused on leveraging entomological knowledge to best benefit people, and developing practical solutions for invasion biology of urban forests. Emily holds a national Linnaean Games championship title and is delighted to list “published theater critic” to her resume.

More about Emily:

https://entomologytoday.org/2018/05/21/entomologist-review-an-entomologists-love-story/
http://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.cfm?postnum=28047