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Mexican Pepperleaf (Hoja Santa Root Beer Leaf Plant) - Piper auritum
$23.99
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Mexican Pepperleaf is from the pepper family and has leaves and fruit that smell and taste like a creamy glass of root beer. Whether you know Mexican Pepperleaf as Root Beer Leaf Plant, hoja santa, yerba santa, anisillo, Vera Cruz pepper or sacred pepper, its native name, "Hoja Santa," means holy leaf. These holy leaves are commonly used in Central and South American cuisine for a peppery root beer flavor with hints of sassafras, licorice, anise, and tarragon. This plant has a tall, upright growth habit and grows huge heart-shaped leaves.
- Average mature height: 6 to 10 feet
- Light: Full sun or part shade
- Soil: Keep moist but not soggy
- Zones: 8-11
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That's why you have 30 days from the arrival date to experiment with them. If they don't bounce back, you're eligible for a refund.
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How tall are baby plants?
We aim to ship your plants when they’re 3-8” tall, though we often ship them taller than that.
What determines whether I get a 3-, 6-, or even 18-inch-tall plant?
The exact size of the plant we send you is variable on the time of year and how long we've been growing it out.
Customer Reviews
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Very healthy plant!
L
Plants received were healthy.Well packed.Fast shipped
S
Plants arrived healthy and as described
D
Little plant arrived in perfect condition! I look forward to seeing how this thing grows!
L
Came in quickly and is a nice looking plant.
W
Long pepper, Some great packaging, well presented. They made it through the blizzard after a delay of a few days. Responded well to my questions!
D
Plant arrived safely and healthy and well rooted. It is very small plant in a tiny pot.
Mulberry Fuel: Set it and forget it for 90 days
