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Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis
$19.99
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Yerba mate, or Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family. Its leaves are made into a popular South American energizing drink (simply called mate) that's comparable to black tea or coffee. Mate is also popular in some Middle Eastern countries. The traditional way to drink mate is to place ground twigs and dried yerba leaves in a specially-formed vessel made from a dried gourd, and then pour hot water over them. A bombilla, or metal straw with a built-in filter, is used to drink the liquid.
- Average mature height: up to 40 feet
- Fertilizer: Nitrogen/Phosphorus/Potassium in a 3/1/6 ratio
- Light: Full to part sun
- Soil: Well-drained. Do not let dry out between waterings.
- Zones: 9-11
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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.
C
I got exactly what I ordered: a healthy Yerba Mate sapling in a nursery pot.
T
I’m excited for it to start growing bigger arrived in great condition and will be ordering again
B
I was worried about shipping a plant. They look so beautiful and healthy 🌿. Thank you I will get more plants from you in the future. I'm telling everyone about your store ❤️
M
My first plant didn’t make it unfortunately. Sent them a picture and they almost immediately sent a new one.
That plant is doing great. I am very happy with them and we be a continued customer because of it.
D
Looks good.
M
Sent this to my son. He drinks the tea and loves plants. It looks great! He loves it.
J
While I can't the same for all the plants I've received, this one is a real star! They all receive the same treatment, more or less, but this plant never complained about anything, and is happy as can be (I've had a couple cry-babies and one in particular that was not long for this world). I'd highly recommend this one!
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