Lukas Nursery & Butterfly Encounter

Category: Plant nursery in Oviedo, Florida

Address: 1909 Slavia Rd, Oviedo, FL 32765, USA

Phone: +14073656163

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–5PM

Monday: 8:30AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Wednesday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Thursday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Friday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Saturday: 8:30AM–5:30PM

Reviews

Holly Bush

Jun 28, 2022

This place really does have everything!! I ended up getting a yellow trumpet tree and jacaranda tree that I made the 80 mile trip for and also a pink trumpet tree and a weeping fern pine and some other things. They give you a free bag of potting soil with certain item which is pretty cool. The nursery is easy to navigate and have a huge selection of pots and bird baths. I wish they sold bat house. Would have bought one of those too!

Laura Roberts

May 13, 2022

Going to Lukas Nursery is always a great experience. I found some great deals on butterfly and hummingbird plants plus received a free bag of potting soil. Not only is the selection superb, but the staff is extremely helpful and friendly.

Danielle L

May 1, 2022

For someone that is obsessed with butterflies and raising them, this place was a dream. A butterfly enthusiast/gardener could spend all day here. The only reason I spent just a couple hours was because of the sweltering heat but I gladly would have wandered around for even longer. First of all, the dizzying array of all kinds of plants was very impressive. I was mainly interested in the butterflies and I quickly found the mass of monarchs circling rows of various milkweed species. They have every kind of milkweed I've heard of. I saw many butterflies laying eggs on the plants and I saw some large caterpillars and even snails on the plants which was so cool. I made my way to the butterfly encounter in the gift shop, paid 7$ to enter and enjoyed the different local species in all stages of growth. They explained that the population was a bit low at the time but there were still many painted ladies and zebra longwings and of course monarchs flying around or eating leaves as caterpillars. I've never seen so many hungry caterpillars in one area, the many milkweed plants were covered in what looked like hundreds of crawling monarchs! There is an enclosed area where you can place sugar water on your finger to entice the butterflies to feed from you. Like I said, I raise butterflies so my main motivation in coming here was to hopefully collect some eggs or larvae but I noticed signs in the encounter that said you cannot collect from that area so I asked if there were any plants with caterpillars on them for sale and they said yes, you just have to look around the nursery to find them. I gathered plants with many monarch eggs and some larvae as well as a few black swallowtail larvae. It was so much fun and I met a few other butterfly gardeners and we all talked about our wonderful hobby as we searched the plants for caterpillars. I highly recommend this place if you're into butterfly gardening or just gardening in general. There are enough plants to satisfy any gardening addiction. And the butterfly encounter is a great educational opportunity for people of all ages. Awesome experience all around.

Steve B

Apr 21, 2022

I've been to a lot of different nurseries in Florida. When I discovered Lukas Nursery, I forgot about going anywhere else. They have an incredible variety of flowers, shrubs, trees, and well... basically everything. Their plants are well-watered, healthy, and ready for planting. The staff is unusually friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. It's as though they actually enjoy their customers! Even though they are an hours drive from me, it's worth the trip. You will not be disappointed when YOU go.

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Questions & Answers

What day is senior discount day?

Dell Shadgett | Aug 31, 2018
ivy wearing | Aug 31, 2019

Wednesday

Do you sell Jacaranda trees?

Helius Price | Aug 30, 2020
J L Colon | Aug 30, 2020

They have that

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Do you have begonia Christmas cactus?

Sharon Turner | Aug 31, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 31, 2019

Fresh supply just arrived. Beautiful!

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How can I buy a gift certificate? Thank you! Sue

Sue Dillon | Jun 1, 2022
barbara reichley | Jun 1, 2022

They sell gift certificates at the nursery.

Can I buy a butterfly?

Dezaray Arce | Aug 30, 2021
Steven M Horner - Orlando Property Specialist | Aug 30, 2021

You can walk through the butterfly sanctuary that they have there 😎

Do you have the Japanese Jasmins Bush?

Julio Rodriguez | Aug 30, 2020
Dahly Jimenez | Aug 30, 2020

It's best to call and confirm, but they usually do.

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What's the entrance fee

Joseph Mauri | Aug 31, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 31, 2019

Free to enter.

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Do u have the ground covering flowering plant called pachysandra?

Frances Santarpia | Aug 31, 2018
Greg Brubaker | Aug 31, 2018

If it grows in FL they probably do. They have a very large selection, and they do carry ground covers. One day i was looking for a varigated lemon, and yep they had it. It's that kind of place.

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Are there restrooms?

susan karpy | Aug 9, 2022
Jesus Amaro | Aug 9, 2022

Yes, in the pot area

Do they carry coconut chips?

Wynett Gual | Jul 31, 2022
Jose Pagan | Jul 31, 2022

Great place for all your plant needs 😀

Do you sell native ladybugs here?

Courtney Rutledge | Jul 1, 2022
Patricio Rossi (MeduZa) | Jul 31, 2022

yes they do, bag of 1500

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do you have the plant moccurod its yellow trumpet type flowers?

Beryl Glover | Jun 1, 2022
JoAnna -JoJo- Cohen | Jul 1, 2022

It might be best to call them their inventory changes seasonally

do you have the plant(shrub) called moccurod or is it only seeds? Price please.

Beryl Glover | Jun 1, 2022
David McCullough | Jun 1, 2022

Moccurod seems to be a particular brand of seeds, not a plant name. What is the plant you are looking for?

Do you have travelers palms in stock?

Timothy Cash | Dec 3, 2021
Amy Oelberg | Dec 3, 2021

I was just there a couple of days ago I didn't see any traveler Palms you might want to call them

Best sod to purchase?

Vicki Wilkinson | Oct 4, 2021
David Rodriguez Jr | Oct 4, 2021

Depends on the yard and need... Pretty sure someone at Lukas would be able to help! St Augustine is quote common, but can be a big hassle to maintain due to its neediness; when cut too low, it can burn the roots, create a cinch bug infestation, and it requires a bit of water. Bahia is a FL natural grass that can be upkept relatively easily, but does grow dormant/brown in the winter months and isn't always as 'attractive' + full. Zoysia is one of the nicer 'creeping grasses' which can be used both residentially & commercially, but is also a little more expensive up front + to upkeep.

Orange tree for sale?

Bill Erdman | Aug 30, 2021
Freddy Molina | Aug 30, 2021

Hola (hi) millie. I've only been there a few times but I've seen only a few fruit trees I'm sure they have more. Give them a call they will be happy to help you. 👍🍋🍎🍏🍐🥑

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How much is the ticket?

Tamara Bronstein Landsberg | Aug 30, 2021
Diane McLeod | Aug 30, 2021

6 or 7 dollars.

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Do they braid Maturing Money Trees?

Misha | Aug 30, 2021
Amy Oelberg | Aug 30, 2021

I'm not sure if they do. My best suggestion is to call them

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Do you have balloon milkweed?

Flo Walter | Aug 30, 2021
Krystal Martin | Aug 30, 2021

am not sure if they have balloon milkweed but they have plenty plants that attract butterflies and I'm 100% sure they sell plants that bring in caterpillars

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Do they have cactus?

brandy spencer | Aug 30, 2021
Geo Hernandez | Aug 30, 2021

Yes they do, various sizes

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Is there a pumpkin patch?

Lynn Johnson | Aug 30, 2021
ricardo flores | Aug 30, 2021

Didn't see one

do you carry the Indian Sweet Lime tree?

John Griffis | Aug 30, 2021
Christopher Felker | Aug 30, 2021

Give him a call and see, if not they are good about doing their best to get it ordered and get it to you

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Do you ship calladium seeds within orlando area? And how many days before it will be delivered?

Rafael Dela cruz | Aug 30, 2021
Sheryl Pennington | Aug 30, 2021

Caladiums are a huge bulb. The best and closet grower is Lk. PLACID, FL. They're online, prices are excellent and shopping is fast.

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Do you have live ladybugs in stock? How much?

Beth Goldstein | Aug 30, 2020
Alice Lee | Aug 30, 2020

I was there on Monday, August 17th. They had them then. Great nursery!!

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Do you carry wheeled garden carts with seats?

John Griffis | Aug 30, 2020
Pamela Pritchard | Aug 30, 2020

Check their website or call them to be sure. I did not see any on my trip, but that place is so huge I could have easily missed them.

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Can i custom order plants at luckas nursery, i am also willing to pay an extra fee?

J K | Aug 30, 2020
Dahly Jimenez | Aug 30, 2020

Yes, I have. They are very helpful.

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Can I find Moringa Tree any where here in Orlando,FL

Nilba Marrero | Aug 30, 2020
David McCullough | Aug 30, 2020

Easy to grow from seed and grows quickly. Try Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds

Do you have mulch like saw dust, straws, leaves, cypress mulch. Light weight mulch for vegetable and flowers?

Mrs Zubayer | Aug 30, 2020
Mrs Zubayer | Aug 30, 2020

Can you please tell me how much it might cost?

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Do you have star fruit trees

Connie Walls | Aug 30, 2020
Brian S. | Aug 30, 2020

I recommend calling them. They're great at answering questions like this, and if they don't have something, you can get on a waiting list and they will try and find it for you.

What is the amount of a senior discount? Is it on all items?

joy roehnert | Aug 31, 2019
Pat Miller | Aug 30, 2021

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How much is a pallet of St Augustine grass

Valentine Nebangwa | Aug 31, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 31, 2019

Call the office directly to get up to date pricing and availability.

Are you have clematis vines?

Migdalia Otero | Aug 31, 2019
Sally Goodhue | Aug 31, 2019

Idk. Call them.

Do u have dolphin succulent plants

amy hilliker | Aug 31, 2019
SueLee Charron | Aug 31, 2019

I visit here often and have not seen any of these yet. You may be able to request the Senecio peregrinus but I hear they are hard to find. Good luck on your search.

I am looking for some kind of evergreen seedlings for Christmas favors. Are you going to have something i could use?

Barbara REICHLEY | Aug 31, 2019
Julie Becker | Aug 31, 2019

Barbara Reichley, I don't work there I'm just a customer that goes there alot but I'm sure they have what you're asking for. Barbara they have everything for planting, and alot of flowers, trees etc. Etc.

Do you have the plants that attract butterflies, the ones that they lay their eggs on? An ex coworker grows them & raises the catepillars into butterflies. I'd like to do that but don't know the plants. I'd love to visit your butterfly garden too!!!

Dana | Aug 31, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 31, 2019

They have a butterfly encounter area with education about butterflies, and everything needed to care for them at your location.

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Hi do you have *****Santol fruit Tree ?

M Deem | Aug 31, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 31, 2019

None today. We get a new shipment next week.

Do you have lavender?

Lidia Oliveira | Aug 31, 2018
Terry Keyzer | Aug 31, 2018

Yes, I have lavender. Lots of it. Like soooo much.

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do you by chance have passion fruit plants?

Mima's Garden | Aug 31, 2018
Terry Keyzer | Aug 31, 2018

Yes, many

What time does the butterfly encounter open?

Ren Lemelin | Aug 31, 2018
john nemeth | Aug 31, 2019

2am

how much is a pallet of Seville sod

Bonnie Milton | Aug 31, 2018
Bette Barkley | Aug 31, 2018

They are great about picking up the phone or getting back to you if you email.

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Do you have large wisteria and how much are they?

Jeri Rosecrans | Aug 31, 2018
Jeff Rowe | Aug 31, 2018

You would have to call them directly for them to answer that.

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I am looking specifically for Windsor Southern highbush blueberry plants..do you have them?

Rena Crouch | Aug 31, 2018
Rick | Aug 31, 2018

Not sure. Give them a call.

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I need fruit tree . Do u have it

Hansa Parikh | Aug 31, 2018
Christine Klutts | Aug 31, 2018

Yes they have tons of fruit trees they even have cocktail fruit trees which is different fruit on One Tree. Orange grapefruit lemon tangerine

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I am looking for a wind chime with a mystic tone. Do you have any of these?

Elaine Rugg | Aug 31, 2018
Andrew Beard (anoo) | Aug 31, 2018

check out the giant chimes out by the fruit trees!

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How much does the Christmas tree starting price?

Cheryl White | Aug 31, 2018
Peg Arn | Aug 31, 2018

i think 49. we got a 59 one this year...but it was tiny..they may have mislabeled it.

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