Costa Farms Celebrated for Standout Varieties and Products at TPIE 2026
Green Thumb Award winner Pothos Yellow Sunrise. | Costa Farms
From a successful showing at the Tropical Plant International Expo 2026 (TPIE), Costa Farms secured a number of awards for its innovative plants and products.
“For 65 years, our mission has been to find better ways to connect people with plants,” says Justin Hancock, Director of Research and Development at Costa Farms.
That commitment drives Costa Farms to continually explore and introduce new varieties. These plants spark curiosity, fit modern lifestyles, and help consumers build lasting connections with greenery in their homes and gardens.
Pothos Yellow Sunrise
Pothos Yellow Sunrise received the 2026 People’s Choice Green Thumb Award from the National Garden Bureau. This fenestrated pothos features gold-variegated foliage that thrives in a range of indoor conditions.
Monstera deliciosa Golden Compact
Monstera deliciosa Golden Compact. | Costa Farms
Monstera deliciosa Golden Compact was awarded TPIE’s Favorite Trending Foliage Award. From the Trending Tropicals® collection, its bold, lime-green leaves deliver a pop of color to interior spaces while remaining forgiving and easy to grow.
Hibiscus HibisQs® Flora
Hibiscus HibisQs® Flora was awarded the Favorite Trending Flowering Plant Award from TPIE. Known for its bloom performance and tropical flair, this HibisQs® selection delivers within both in-ground and in containers.
Twist.Lift.Water.™ Pot
Twist.Lift.Water™ Pot earned the Favorite Trending Product Award from TPIE. Featuring an intuitive self-watering system, this pot allows growers to twist, lift, and refill the reservoir with ease, simplifying care while supporting plant health.
Scindapsus hederaceus Blue Albo and Scindapsus coriaceus Variegated
Scindapsus hederaceus Blue Albo and Scindapsus coriaceus Variegated each received a Cool New Product Award from The Garden Center Group. These hard-to-find climbing plants feature bold variegation ranging from creamy white to electric green, paired with thick foliage that thrives in average indoor conditions, making them both beginner-friendly and high-impact at retail.
Costa Farms also demonstrated industry leadership through educational programming. Mari Carrasquillo, Vice President of Marketing, and Hancock, presented “From Browsing to Buying: The Art of Garden Merchandising.” The duo shared practical strategies to help retailers convert curiosity into confident purchases, leveraging consumer psychology, storytelling, and smart technology integration.
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