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Variegated Auntie Lilli's™ Salad Bele Tree - Abelmoschus manihot
$20.99
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Money doesn't grow on trees, but salad does! The variegated 'Auntie Lilli's™' or Lili's South Sea Salad Tree is a Bele tree that is easy-to-grow and has edible leaves and flowers. The blooms are reminiscent of hibiscus flowers. Each leaf is unique: some are green and some have beautiful purple-red or white variegation that generally develops more distinctly as the tree matures. Skip the boring greens you find at the grocery store; for a more interesting salad choice, try 'Auntie Lilli's™'
• Average mature height: 6 to 8 feet
• Light: Full to part sun
• Water: Average watering needs
• Zones: 8b-11
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Your plants are packed with the utmost care, but shipping can be stressful on the little guys.
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.
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