Olive Hill Greenhouses began in 1973 as a part-time venture with 3,000 square feet of greenhouse space on two rented acres. Setting quality standards high, Olive Hill grew rapidly into one of the largest foliage producers in California.

In 1988 bromeliads were added to the all foliage product line and in 1999 orchids were added.

Our two production facilities total 760,000 square feet. The modern structures utilize computer control of environment, irrigation and mist propagation. More than half of the tables are rolling in order to reduce aisle space.

Reverse Osmosis improves water quality for bromeliad and orchid production. Drainage water is held in a 2 acre holding pond and used for landscape irrigation. Computer controlled shade curtains are used in place of whitewash. Exterior walls are galvanized steel sheets with insulation inside to effect a 15% heat loss reduction. Plants are moved within and between facilities on trailers built in house. Many custom designed handcarts are also in use.

In addition to flowering bromeliads and orchids in 4" and 6" pots, Olive Hill Greenhouses grows a wide assortment of foliage plants including Pothos, Aglaonema, Croton, Hedera, Dieffenbachia, Nepthytis, Philodendron, Spathiphyllum, Homalomena, and Kimberly Queen ferns. Two thirds of the production is sold within California and one third is shipped out of the state.