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About The Bronze Petal
Welcome to The Bronze Petal, your go-to destination for rare and exotic houseplants in Denver, Colorado. We specialize in Aroids—ranging from common and uncommon varieties to the rarest and most sought-after “holy grail” plants. Located in the heart of the Mile High City, we’re passionate about helping plant enthusiasts thrive, even at altitude.
With nearly 30 years of experience, The Bronze Petal brings unparalleled expertise and a deep love for Aroids to every plant we sell. Our extensive personal collection is now available to you, ensuring that you can find the perfect plant to add to your indoor garden.
As a local small business, we’re proud to serve the Denver community and offer nationwide shipping across the lower 48 states. Whether you’re a seasoned plant collector or just starting your indoor garden journey, The Bronze Petal is here to support your green thumb every step of the way.
Explore our collection today and discover the unique beauty that only Aroids can bring to your home.
Holy Grails: Ultra-Rare & Coveted Beauties
At The Bronze Petal, we understand the allure of ultra-rare Aroids—those elusive, extraordinarily difficult-to-obtain plants that every collector dreams of adding to their collection. These “Holy Grail” Aroids are highly sought after and revered in the plant community for their rarity and beauty.
From time to time, we’re thrilled to offer these coveted treasures in our inventory. However, we maintain the highest standards of quality and responsibility. We source our “Holy Grail” Aroids exclusively from reputable growers, ensuring that each plant meets our strict criteria. To further ensure their well-being, we require a minimum two-month acclimation period before making these rare specimens available for public purchase.
If you’re ready to add one of these extraordinary Aroids to your collection, click the “Holy Grails” button below to explore our current selection. Please note that availability is extremely limited, so be sure to check back often or join our Petal Rewards program for updates.
Our Amazing Team
At The Bronze Petal, our passionate team of plant enthusiasts is the heart and soul of everything we do. With a deep love for Aroids and years of experience in the industry, each member brings their unique expertise to help your indoor garden thrive. Get to know the friendly faces who make The Bronze Petal bloom and learn how they’re here to support you on your plant journey.
Todd Lucero (he/him)
Owner & Horticulturist
Todd A. Lucero, BS, is our resident horticulturist and CEO of The Bronze Petal. He has an extensive education background and history in the industry. Starting off his career as a horticulturist for the Cheyenne Botanical Gardens. Later, in 1993, Todd joined the Dayton-Hudson corporation (Target Stores) as a contractor to educate and curb attrition in the loss of houseplants and zone specific annuals, biannuals, and perennials. In 2000, Todd moved to Denver, Colorado and joined Ocean Journey (Downtown Aquarium) and worked closely with fellow horticulturalist and the life sciences team. This is where he began collecting and keeping rare and exotic Aroids. To this day, Todd maintains one of the rarest and most valuable collection of Aroids in the Rocky Mountain region.
Zac Lucero (he/him)
Owner
Zac is a Denver native who enjoys all of Colorado’s finest activities. We are happy to have him apart of our team as he brings experience in accounting, business management, and extensive customer service. Although Zac will be running most of our back-end, you will occasionally see him assisting our guests in the shop.
Jessica Adams (she/her)
Interior Gardening Specialist, II
Jessica started off her work in the plant community in 2016 while living in St. Louis. Since then she has moved to Colorado and has continued to grow her knowledge at a local nursery. In 2021 the nursery she was working for closed down permanently. At this point she decided she wanted to focus mainly on the houseplant end of the industry.
“The bronze petal was the perfect opportunity for me. Here I am able to do what I love, and expand my education on exotic plants working under a certified horticulturist.”
Cody Oster (he/him)
Interior Gardening Specialist, II
Cody is a Michigan native born and raised. He fell in love with the mountains and nature as a child and always dreamed of moving to Colorado. Along with his passion for the outdoors, he also loves plants and has been building a collection over the past 5 years. Cody’s favorite plants are aroids and cacti, but he hopes to continue gaining knowledge about all plants that nature has to offer.
Jason Martinez (he/him)
Assisting Shop Supervisor
Jason gained his appreciation for plants by way of his grandfather and his mother. Both loved outdoor gardening and had varieties of outdoor cacti, succulents, and perennials. Over time, this appreciation for plants developed into houseplants including rare cacti and philodendrons.
While Jason may be educated and trained in Criminal Justice and municipal codes and violations, you’ll still find him in the shop helping guests and tending to our green friends. He is passionate about helping others and hopefully helping you choose that perfect new gift or addition to your collection!