Orchid Society of Middle Tennessee

PRINCESS TREE Paulownia Tomentosa – 1000 SEEDS

WE COMBINE SHIPPING FOR ALL ELIGIBLE ORDERS PAID AT ONCE. Use eBay Shopping Cart or request a combined invoice before payment to save money on shipping. WE SHIP WITH TRACKING NUMBER Do not worry, we DO NOT use Economic Shipping Services but please expect possible delays on delivery these days. ! READ OUR “IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BUYER” SECTION AT THE END OF DESCRIPTION ! 1000 hand-sorted seeds.Please check our eBay store for more seeds or ask for a different quantity. Paulownia Tomentosa / Princess Tree Genus – Paulownia Species – Tomentosa Common name – Princess Tree Other names – Royal Paulownia Pre-Treatment – Not-required Hardiness zones – 5 – 8 Height – 40′-70′ / 12 – 21 m Spread – 30′-50′ / 9 – 15 m Plant type – Tree Vegetation type – Ornamental deciduous Exposure – Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate – Fast Soil PH – Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type – Clay, laom, Sand, well drained Water requirements – Drought Tolerant, Average Water Landscape uses – Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical, Vine Leaf / Flower color – Green / White, Purple, Lavender Plant growth rate – Fast Fastest Growing Shade Tree! Fast growing and able to establish itself in nearly any landscape situation, princesstree is breathtaking in spring when it is filled with fragrant, lavender and white flowers. A clumsy, widely-crowned deciduous tree from China, it produces copious amounts of leaf litter and seeds, increasing its ability to become invasive in many situations. Often it may be regarded as a “weedy tree” although stunning when in flower. In mid-spring, the tree’s branch tips are filled with an upright, moppy cluster of small, trumpet-like flowers with five lobes. Colored lavender to lilac-purple, the throats of each blossom is a lighter shade, even pure white with yellow streaks. They smell of vanilla. As the flowering show ends, the large heart-shaped leaves emerge, sometimes having small lobes. In summer these leaves are shed on an ongoing basis, and the persistent tan fruits develop on the branch tips, eventually splitted and each releasing hundreds of seeds. There is no fall color on the princesstree. In winter the shallowly fisssured dark gray-brown bark is noticed, as are the muscular, heavy, horizontal branches. It is weak wooded and shallow rooted. Grow princesstree in full sun in nearly any soil type that is not waterlogged. It is best grown in deep, moist but well-draining soils and certainly protected from winds. Bitter winter cold can destroy flower buds and too warm of winters will lead to bud drop. Grow it in lawns where the flower and leaf litter is not annoying and the shallow root system is not troubling. It casts dense shade as well and does not create a setting for a garden underplanting. Investigate if this tree is regarded as an invasive that is not to be planted in your region. In many temperate areas outside its native China it has escaped cultivation and can be seen in waste areas, abandoned building sites and common roadside verges. EXTRA SEEDS : Yes, the ( + ) sign in the title does always mean the extra seeds for you. Additional amount depends on the size of seed and the total amount of seeds purchased and MIGHT BE extra 5-20%. Please note – it is the GIFT for our buyer. The specific amount is NOT GUARANTEED but we will do the best to make you happy. NOTE: the extra seeds will not be included with the seeds listed WITHOUT ( + ) MARK in its title! DISCOUNTS We combine shipping, but buyer must contact us before payment about combined shipping cost if the total amount is calculated incorrectly. To avoid shipping over-payments ALWAYS USE EBAY SHOPPING CART to collect, buy and pay at once for all the seeds together (!!!) If you do prefer to use the old BUY IT NOW button, please ensure the order total amount has correct shipping cost BEFORE PAYMENT. If combined shipping cost is incorrect, DO NOT PAY IMMEDIATELY, contact us immediately or wait a bit for adjusted invoice – we will recalculate and correct your order manually. PACKING : The uniform seeds are packed in one plastic bags unless otherwise requested by the buyer. The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. You will found the link to access the extended PDF version online as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions PAYMENT : Thank you in advance for your quick payment. Please be respectful and give other buyers the opportunity to acquire the required quantity of seeds – please pay for your order as soon as possible. If you experience problems and you wish to cancel your order, it is important to contact us no waiting for eBay Unpaid Item Case! Thank you for your understanding. SHIPPING : We will ship domestic orders from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared in airtight bags and secured bubble padded envelopes with the propagation and printed germination directions inside. Please also check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods and additional information. Delivery time depends on your location (we ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): United States – 2-7 days In many cases we agree to change shipping address. You must contact and provide your new shipping address using eBay message system. We do not accept requests in any other way. We always reply with the confirmation message about address changes. We are not responsible for packages that are lost due to an incorrect shipping address (!!!) To ensure the secure delivery, please ensure your shipping address is correct. FEEDBACKS : Dear buyer, we work wholeheartedly for you. That’s why it hurts like hell to see neutral/negative feedback left out of misunderstanding, harsh judgments, pre-matured impatience, or even by accident. If you have any problem with your purchase, promise to contact me first before leaving neutral/negative feedback. I guarantee a satisfactory solution. Friendly email is not much to ask. Please help us to be a happy place to shop at. Your positive support means a world to us. IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BUYER ! * All buyers who does not respect out store rules are blocked without warning and permanently! SHIPPING DISCOUNTS DOES NOT APPLY TO SEEDS PAID SEPARATELY (!!!). Pay for all seeds at once – always use eBay Shopping Cart to collect and and pay at once for all the seeds together (!!!) to get shipping discount and avoid possible shipping over-payments. We DO NOT SELL on Amazon. Beware of possible scammers! We DO NOT SELL plants. We sell seeds only. We DO NOT SELL stratified (pre-treated) seeds as they can not be kept or be in transit for a long time. We sell tested and viable seeds which can be kept cool and dry as long as possible. We DO NOT charge for any germination information provided. If our printed instructions does not suitable to you please check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods and additional information. We always PACK all uniform seeds in ONE plastic bags unless otherwise requested by the buyer. We are not responsible for packages that are lost due to an incorrect shipping address. Please ensure your shipping address in your PayPal account is correct.ATTENTION: In many cases we agree to change shipping address. You must contact and provide your new shipping address using eBay message system. We do not accept requests in any other way. We always reply with the confirmation message about address changes. We are not responsible for packages that are lost due to an incorrect shipping address (!!!) To ensure the secure delivery, please ensure your shipping address is correct. KEEP UNUSED SEEDS COOL AND DRY (+2C – +6C). Please, if you have any problem with your purchase, promise to contact me first before leaving neutral/negative feedback or opening dispute. I guarantee a satisfactory solution. Friendly email is not much to ask. Thank you for your interest in our seeds !

PRINCESS TREE Paulownia Tomentosa – 1000 SEEDS

WE COMBINE SHIPPING FOR ALL ELIGIBLE ORDERS PAID AT ONCE. Use eBay Shopping Cart or request a combined invoice before payment to save money on shipping. WE SHIP WITH TRACKING NUMBER Do not worry, we DO NOT use Economic Shipping Services but please expect possible delays on delivery these days. ! READ OUR “IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BUYER” SECTION AT THE END OF DESCRIPTION ! 1000 hand-sorted seeds.Please check our eBay store for more seeds or ask for a different quantity. Paulownia Tomentosa / Princess Tree Genus – Paulownia Species – Tomentosa Common name – Princess Tree Other names – Royal Paulownia Pre-Treatment – Not-required Hardiness zones – 5 – 8 Height – 40′-70′ / 12 – 21 m Spread – 30′-50′ / 9 – 15 m Plant type – Tree Vegetation type – Ornamental deciduous Exposure – Full Sun, Partial Sun Growth rate – Fast Soil PH – Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline Soil type – Clay, laom, Sand, well drained Water requirements – Drought Tolerant, Average Water Landscape uses – Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical, Vine Leaf / Flower color – Green / White, Purple, Lavender Plant growth rate – Fast Fastest Growing Shade Tree! Fast growing and able to establish itself in nearly any landscape situation, princesstree is breathtaking in spring when it is filled with fragrant, lavender and white flowers. A clumsy, widely-crowned deciduous tree from China, it produces copious amounts of leaf litter and seeds, increasing its ability to become invasive in many situations. Often it may be regarded as a “weedy tree” although stunning when in flower. In mid-spring, the tree’s branch tips are filled with an upright, moppy cluster of small, trumpet-like flowers with five lobes. Colored lavender to lilac-purple, the throats of each blossom is a lighter shade, even pure white with yellow streaks. They smell of vanilla. As the flowering show ends, the large heart-shaped leaves emerge, sometimes having small lobes. In summer these leaves are shed on an ongoing basis, and the persistent tan fruits develop on the branch tips, eventually splitted and each releasing hundreds of seeds. There is no fall color on the princesstree. In winter the shallowly fisssured dark gray-brown bark is noticed, as are the muscular, heavy, horizontal branches. It is weak wooded and shallow rooted. Grow princesstree in full sun in nearly any soil type that is not waterlogged. It is best grown in deep, moist but well-draining soils and certainly protected from winds. Bitter winter cold can destroy flower buds and too warm of winters will lead to bud drop. Grow it in lawns where the flower and leaf litter is not annoying and the shallow root system is not troubling. It casts dense shade as well and does not create a setting for a garden underplanting. Investigate if this tree is regarded as an invasive that is not to be planted in your region. In many temperate areas outside its native China it has escaped cultivation and can be seen in waste areas, abandoned building sites and common roadside verges. EXTRA SEEDS : Yes, the ( + ) sign in the title does always mean the extra seeds for you. Additional amount depends on the size of seed and the total amount of seeds purchased and MIGHT BE extra 5-20%. Please note – it is the GIFT for our buyer. The specific amount is NOT GUARANTEED but we will do the best to make you happy. NOTE: the extra seeds will not be included with the seeds listed WITHOUT ( + ) MARK in its title! DISCOUNTS We combine shipping, but buyer must contact us before payment about combined shipping cost if the total amount is calculated incorrectly. To avoid shipping over-payments ALWAYS USE EBAY SHOPPING CART to collect, buy and pay at once for all the seeds together (!!!) If you do prefer to use the old BUY IT NOW button, please ensure the order total amount has correct shipping cost BEFORE PAYMENT. If combined shipping cost is incorrect, DO NOT PAY IMMEDIATELY, contact us immediately or wait a bit for adjusted invoice – we will recalculate and correct your order manually. PACKING : The uniform seeds are packed in one plastic bags unless otherwise requested by the buyer. The seeds are securely packed in plastic labeled bags. You will get every seed with printed germination instruction included. You will found the link to access the extended PDF version online as well. You will receive: Seeds packed in plastic labeled bags Printed germination instructions PAYMENT : Thank you in advance for your quick payment. Please be respectful and give other buyers the opportunity to acquire the required quantity of seeds – please pay for your order as soon as possible. If you experience problems and you wish to cancel your order, it is important to contact us no waiting for eBay Unpaid Item Case! Thank you for your understanding. SHIPPING : We will ship domestic orders from FLORIDA, UNITED STATES on the same or next business day after payment cleared in airtight bags and secured bubble padded envelopes with the propagation and printed germination directions inside. Please also check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods and additional information. Delivery time depends on your location (we ship on the same or next business day after cleared payment): United States – 2-7 days In many cases we agree to change shipping address. You must contact and provide your new shipping address using eBay message system. We do not accept requests in any other way. We always reply with the confirmation message about address changes. We are not responsible for packages that are lost due to an incorrect shipping address (!!!) To ensure the secure delivery, please ensure your shipping address is correct. FEEDBACKS : Dear buyer, we work wholeheartedly for you. That’s why it hurts like hell to see neutral/negative feedback left out of misunderstanding, harsh judgments, pre-matured impatience, or even by accident. If you have any problem with your purchase, promise to contact me first before leaving neutral/negative feedback. I guarantee a satisfactory solution. Friendly email is not much to ask. Please help us to be a happy place to shop at. Your positive support means a world to us. IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO BUYER ! * All buyers who does not respect out store rules are blocked without warning and permanently! SHIPPING DISCOUNTS DOES NOT APPLY TO SEEDS PAID SEPARATELY (!!!). Pay for all seeds at once – always use eBay Shopping Cart to collect and and pay at once for all the seeds together (!!!) to get shipping discount and avoid possible shipping over-payments. We DO NOT SELL on Amazon. Beware of possible scammers! We DO NOT SELL plants. We sell seeds only. We DO NOT SELL stratified (pre-treated) seeds as they can not be kept or be in transit for a long time. We sell tested and viable seeds which can be kept cool and dry as long as possible. We DO NOT charge for any germination information provided. If our printed instructions does not suitable to you please check additional Internet resources for proper germination methods and additional information. We always PACK all uniform seeds in ONE plastic bags unless otherwise requested by the buyer. We are not responsible for packages that are lost due to an incorrect shipping address. Please ensure your shipping address in your PayPal account is correct.ATTENTION: In many cases we agree to change shipping address. You must contact and provide your new shipping address using eBay message system. We do not accept requests in any other way. We always reply with the confirmation message about address changes. We are not responsible for packages that are lost due to an incorrect shipping address (!!!) To ensure the secure delivery, please ensure your shipping address is correct. KEEP UNUSED SEEDS COOL AND DRY (+2C – +6C). Please, if you have any problem with your purchase, promise to contact me first before leaving neutral/negative feedback or opening dispute. I guarantee a satisfactory solution. Friendly email is not much to ask. Thank you for your interest in our seeds !

25 Dark Purple Lilac Seeds Tree Fragrant Flowers Perennial Flower 361 US SELLER

We Do Not Ship Outside of the US or to any Freight Forwarding Companies************* We Combine Shipping************* We offer combined shipping. Put all the items you want in your shopping cart. When you are done adding all the items you want, check out and you will only pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds and all other seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping cart will combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S. ************* Please read full listing before purchasing ************* Height/Habit: 12 – 15 feet Spread: 6 – 12 feet Spacing: 8 – 10 feet Hardiness Zone: 3-7 Flowering Date: Spring. Winter Care: None special. Foliage Type: Mid green, heart shaped leaves 4″ – 5″. Pruning: To shape as needed, after flowering. After flowering Soil Requirement: Well drained garden soil enriched with humus. Ideally, each seed germinates and grows into a single plant, but choose more seeds than the number of plants you want to grow just to be on the safe side, in case some fail to germinate. Do not worry if most of them germinate; simply thin seedlings out later. Fill seed trays or 4-inch peat pots with sterile potting mix, or select a spot outside in the soil. Push each seed 2 inches deep in the soil, and space them 2 to 3 inches apart. Water the soil deeply with the watering can, until drained water runs out from the drainage holes in the pots. Water the soil frequently. Place a flat container under each pot or tray to collect drained water. Cover the seed starter tray with an inverted seed tray, lid, or clear plastic sheet. If using a pot, cover it with a clear plastic sheet as well to mimic a greenhouse effect, creating humidity and retaining moisture at all times. Place the seed starter tray in an area with a temperature around 41 degrees Fahrenheit for two to three months, or until the seeds sprout. Transplant seedlings to their permanent location outside when they develop a set of two leaves. Dig a hole over a spot that receives five to six hours of sunlight every day, with well-drained and slightly alkaline soil. Lower the seedling into the hole and spread its roots. Space seedlings 5 feet apart to provide them sufficient room to spread and grow. Water infrequently but deeply. Store Policies All seeds will come in a resalable plastic zip lock bag and placed in a bubble envelope so the seeds are not damaged by shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination rate. Seed Information We guarantee that all seed orders will contain the quantity ordered. Unlike many sellers who sell seeds by weight, all seed our counts are almost always correct, as the seeds are packaged and counted by hand. Seed packages are all double checked to insure accuracy. We do our best and will often add extra seeds. We are a seller that caters to experienced gardeners. (germination and plant care information is readily available online. Most of our listings include germination instructions, so we do not ship growing instructions. All My Seeds Are Sold Fresh So You Can Plant them Anytime within 2 years from Purchase ***Note: It is normal for tropical seed germination to be sporadic from as little as 30 days to 6 months or more- so patience is required. Buyers should do their own research for plant uses if needed. BE PREPARED – Some Seed can be somewhat difficult to germinate – much patience and time may be required – please don’t be wondering why the seeds have not germinated after short periods of time. This is normal. Several months will be needed for some seed. Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions. We will always send you viable seeds Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing results are the buyer’s responsibility and risk. Payment Payment by paypal. We offer combined shipping. Put all the items you want in your shopping cart. When you are done adding all the items you want pay threw your shopping cart. You pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds and all other seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping cart will combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S. Shipping READ THIS PLEASE: Orders over $40 will be shipped with a tracking number, Otherwise: Seeds will be shipped economy/standard or first class USPS Mail ,2-10 day shipping and no tracking Items will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 5-7 days not including weekends and Holidays. We always send the item to the address you give us on PAYPAL to ensure the security of the item. If you have changed your address, or want us to ship to another address, please change to the new address when you pay us with PAYPAL, otherwise we will not be responsible if the package is lost. PLEASE NOTE…. The “estimated” delivery date in this and all listings is an estimate made by the postal service and posted on each listing by EBAY….not the seller. The date of estimated delivery is usually (but not always) accurate. Feedback If you do not satisfy with the purchase, please do not leave negative/neutral feedback. Contact us for solution, We’ll try our best to fix the problem as soon as possible. Important, Please read All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination. Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing instructions can be found under each listing. We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.

25 Dark Purple Lilac Seeds Tree Fragrant Flowers Perennial Flower 361 US SELLER

We Do Not Ship Outside of the US or to any Freight Forwarding Companies************* We Combine Shipping************* We offer combined shipping. Put all the items you want in your shopping cart. When you are done adding all the items you want, check out and you will only pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds and all other seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping cart will combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S. ************* Please read full listing before purchasing ************* Height/Habit: 12 – 15 feet Spread: 6 – 12 feet Spacing: 8 – 10 feet Hardiness Zone: 3-7 Flowering Date: Spring. Winter Care: None special. Foliage Type: Mid green, heart shaped leaves 4″ – 5″. Pruning: To shape as needed, after flowering. After flowering Soil Requirement: Well drained garden soil enriched with humus. Ideally, each seed germinates and grows into a single plant, but choose more seeds than the number of plants you want to grow just to be on the safe side, in case some fail to germinate. Do not worry if most of them germinate; simply thin seedlings out later. Fill seed trays or 4-inch peat pots with sterile potting mix, or select a spot outside in the soil. Push each seed 2 inches deep in the soil, and space them 2 to 3 inches apart. Water the soil deeply with the watering can, until drained water runs out from the drainage holes in the pots. Water the soil frequently. Place a flat container under each pot or tray to collect drained water. Cover the seed starter tray with an inverted seed tray, lid, or clear plastic sheet. If using a pot, cover it with a clear plastic sheet as well to mimic a greenhouse effect, creating humidity and retaining moisture at all times. Place the seed starter tray in an area with a temperature around 41 degrees Fahrenheit for two to three months, or until the seeds sprout. Transplant seedlings to their permanent location outside when they develop a set of two leaves. Dig a hole over a spot that receives five to six hours of sunlight every day, with well-drained and slightly alkaline soil. Lower the seedling into the hole and spread its roots. Space seedlings 5 feet apart to provide them sufficient room to spread and grow. Water infrequently but deeply. Store Policies All seeds will come in a resalable plastic zip lock bag and placed in a bubble envelope so the seeds are not damaged by shipping machines. All seed packets contain no fillers or other weeds or seeds mixed in. Most have been harvested by hand & all test at a high germination rate. Seed Information We guarantee that all seed orders will contain the quantity ordered. Unlike many sellers who sell seeds by weight, all seed our counts are almost always correct, as the seeds are packaged and counted by hand. Seed packages are all double checked to insure accuracy. We do our best and will often add extra seeds. We are a seller that caters to experienced gardeners. (germination and plant care information is readily available online. Most of our listings include germination instructions, so we do not ship growing instructions. All My Seeds Are Sold Fresh So You Can Plant them Anytime within 2 years from Purchase ***Note: It is normal for tropical seed germination to be sporadic from as little as 30 days to 6 months or more- so patience is required. Buyers should do their own research for plant uses if needed. BE PREPARED – Some Seed can be somewhat difficult to germinate – much patience and time may be required – please don’t be wondering why the seeds have not germinated after short periods of time. This is normal. Several months will be needed for some seed. Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions. We will always send you viable seeds Seed is a live product which depends on many important grower skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, watering, light intensity, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, soil conditions, and reasonable weather during the growing period. These factors are totally out of the sellers control, and germination and growing results are the buyer’s responsibility and risk. Payment Payment by paypal. We offer combined shipping. Put all the items you want in your shopping cart. When you are done adding all the items you want pay threw your shopping cart. You pay for shipping on the first pack of seeds and all other seeds ship free, if paid for all on the same order. Your shopping cart will combine the shipping for you. We only ship in the U.S. Shipping READ THIS PLEASE: Orders over $40 will be shipped with a tracking number, Otherwise: Seeds will be shipped economy/standard or first class USPS Mail ,2-10 day shipping and no tracking Items will be shipped 1-3 business days of receiving payment. Shipping usually takes anywhere from 5-7 days not including weekends and Holidays. We always send the item to the address you give us on PAYPAL to ensure the security of the item. If you have changed your address, or want us to ship to another address, please change to the new address when you pay us with PAYPAL, otherwise we will not be responsible if the package is lost. PLEASE NOTE…. The “estimated” delivery date in this and all listings is an estimate made by the postal service and posted on each listing by EBAY….not the seller. The date of estimated delivery is usually (but not always) accurate. Feedback If you do not satisfy with the purchase, please do not leave negative/neutral feedback. Contact us for solution, We’ll try our best to fix the problem as soon as possible. Important, Please read All seeds have been test sown to ensure germination. Please familiarize yourself with growing conditions and instructions for your seeds before you plant them, as all seeds are different. Basic growing instructions can be found under each listing. We Cannot Guarantee how much you will be able to grow, as too many variables come into play, soil condition, your ability to garden, weather etc. I guarantee that they arrive as described and are in good viable condition and the germination rates are accurate.

• Alluaudia Procera — Madagascar Ocotillo — NOT SEEDS! : HEALTHY LIVE PLANTS

Alluaudia procera A deciduous succulent plant in the Didiereaceae family, Alluaudia procera is one of several species belonging to rich, biologically diverse ecosystems known as Madagascan Spiny Forests in the semi- arid southwest of the island of Madagascar off the coast of southern Africa. Called ‘Fantshiholitra’ in the Malagasy tongue, these extraordinarily peculiar plants are characteristic of their unique spiny thicket native habitat. A.procera grows in areas that might not receive any rain at all over the course of a year. It can withstand extended periods of drought, yet is absent classic succulents’ water storage tissues. In the wild it varies in form from small shrublike thickets to tall arboreal growth traditionally harvested for uses such as charcoal-making and lumber. Deciduous during the long dry season, when the rains eventually come its leaves erupt in abundance virtually overnight. Young Alluaudias form intriguing tangles of stems before eventually developing strong tree-like central columns with branches higher up on their main trunks. Though strikingly similar in appearance to Fouquieria splendens— the ocotillo of North America’s Sonoran Deserts— and though it often goes by the common name ‘Madagascar Ocotillo’, the two species belong to entirely different taxonomic families and orders. Their resemblance developed via convergent evolution, whereby similar features arise among unrelated species in geographic independence of one another, within an otherwise divergent genetic pool. Alluaudia procera makes an unusual and attractive addition to any dry garden. It takes well to container cultivation. Although sharp, A.procera’s spines are not micro-haired splinter glochids such as are commonly found on typical cacti species: they do not detach to painfully embed, and by taking some care it is easy to safely handle this plant with bare un-gloved hands. Alluaudia needs full sun and a very will drained soil mix. These robust and hardy plants and generally not prone to pests, fungal or bacterial infections. Alluaudia is an especially forgiving and tolerant genus ~ vigorous and easy to cultivate. Undemanding to grow and care for, this tough, bulletproof plant can take a lot of neglect and absolutely flourish. • Drought Tolerant • Suitable for Xeriscaping In areas with freezing winters it is advisable to protect these plants inside a greenhouse during frigid weather. Established Alluaudias are frequently able to tolerate temperatures as low as 32°F (0°C). While younger plants are more cold-susceptible, older established specimens with thicker stems have been known to tolerate temperatures down to 20°F undamaged. Please note: as a deciduous species A.procera regularly drops all its leaves in winter months or whenever the plant decides to take a rest. Be assured, this is completely normal and no cause for worry. When stems are bare, reduce water until leaves start to appear again, then continue watering normally as long as plants remain in leaf. Water thoroughly, fully saturating the soil. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. The unique & striking forms of these odd, spectacularly different-looking plants make conversation pieces sure to spark fascination and intrigue. Nothing is quite like Alluaudia procera for creating landscapes with dramatic interest, especially when grown in multiples that compose stunning mini-forests of sculptural stems. For sale is a rooted stem cutting taken from the strong and healthy ‘mother’ plants in my collection as shown in the photos above. Specimens typical of what you will receive are shown in the photo directly below. TYPICAL SPECIMEN SIZES. You will receive one plant similar to those shown in the photograph directly above this caption. Sorry, please understand that special requests regarding specific specimens or length cannot be accommodated. Thanks. Specimens typical of those for sale are shown in the photo immediately above. This is of course a living product of nature with natural variation. At a guaranteed minimum you will receive at least one good strong stem with starter roots ready for planting. Like many arid environment plants, Alluaudia has evolved to abandon its leaves during long periods of drought, and concentrate its sustenance in the stems. Therefore your specimen might not have extensive leaf material, though new leaves will form and grow once it is planted. You will receive a fine naturally formed reproductive specimen : a strong stem segment with starter roots ready for planting — healthy and good to grow. • EASY INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED • FREE SHIPPING! Shipped bare root — this means without soil or pot via US Postal Service First Class Mail. To prep plant for safe travel please allow a day or two after purchase before it ships out. HEALTHY UNIQUE PLANTS From your friends at Please check weather before ordering: freezing weather can cause damage before arrival. Order ‘when all danger of frost is past’ as with seeds if this is a concern in your region. We choose strong healthy plants for shipping. In case you are not satisfied with plant condition or feel original description does not match please message us a photo within 3 days of receipt. At our discretion depending on circumstances we may ship you a new specimens free of charge subject to your payment only of re-shipping postage. Although plant material returns are not accepted please be assured we stand fully behind all we sell and will always do our utmost best to work things out to your satisfaction.

• Alluaudia Procera — Madagascar Ocotillo — NOT SEEDS! : HEALTHY LIVE PLANTS

Alluaudia procera A deciduous succulent plant in the Didiereaceae family, Alluaudia procera is one of several species belonging to rich, biologically diverse ecosystems known as Madagascan Spiny Forests in the semi- arid southwest of the island of Madagascar off the coast of southern Africa. Called ‘Fantshiholitra’ in the Malagasy tongue, these extraordinarily peculiar plants are characteristic of their unique spiny thicket native habitat. A.procera grows in areas that might not receive any rain at all over the course of a year. It can withstand extended periods of drought, yet is absent classic succulents’ water storage tissues. In the wild it varies in form from small shrublike thickets to tall arboreal growth traditionally harvested for uses such as charcoal-making and lumber. Deciduous during the long dry season, when the rains eventually come its leaves erupt in abundance virtually overnight. Young Alluaudias form intriguing tangles of stems before eventually developing strong tree-like central columns with branches higher up on their main trunks. Though strikingly similar in appearance to Fouquieria splendens— the ocotillo of North America’s Sonoran Deserts— and though it often goes by the common name ‘Madagascar Ocotillo’, the two species belong to entirely different taxonomic families and orders. Their resemblance developed via convergent evolution, whereby similar features arise among unrelated species in geographic independence of one another, within an otherwise divergent genetic pool. Alluaudia procera makes an unusual and attractive addition to any dry garden. It takes well to container cultivation. Although sharp, A.procera’s spines are not micro-haired splinter glochids such as are commonly found on typical cacti species: they do not detach to painfully embed, and by taking some care it is easy to safely handle this plant with bare un-gloved hands. Alluaudia needs full sun and a very will drained soil mix. These robust and hardy plants and generally not prone to pests, fungal or bacterial infections. Alluaudia is an especially forgiving and tolerant genus ~ vigorous and easy to cultivate. Undemanding to grow and care for, this tough, bulletproof plant can take a lot of neglect and absolutely flourish. • Drought Tolerant • Suitable for Xeriscaping In areas with freezing winters it is advisable to protect these plants inside a greenhouse during frigid weather. Established Alluaudias are frequently able to tolerate temperatures as low as 32°F (0°C). While younger plants are more cold-susceptible, older established specimens with thicker stems have been known to tolerate temperatures down to 20°F undamaged. Please note: as a deciduous species A.procera regularly drops all its leaves in winter months or whenever the plant decides to take a rest. Be assured, this is completely normal and no cause for worry. When stems are bare, reduce water until leaves start to appear again, then continue watering normally as long as plants remain in leaf. Water thoroughly, fully saturating the soil. Allow soil to dry out between waterings. The unique & striking forms of these odd, spectacularly different-looking plants make conversation pieces sure to spark fascination and intrigue. Nothing is quite like Alluaudia procera for creating landscapes with dramatic interest, especially when grown in multiples that compose stunning mini-forests of sculptural stems. For sale is a rooted stem cutting taken from the strong and healthy ‘mother’ plants in my collection as shown in the photos above. Specimens typical of what you will receive are shown in the photo directly below. TYPICAL SPECIMEN SIZES. You will receive one plant similar to those shown in the photograph directly above this caption. Sorry, please understand that special requests regarding specific specimens or length cannot be accommodated. Thanks. Specimens typical of those for sale are shown in the photo immediately above. This is of course a living product of nature with natural variation. At a guaranteed minimum you will receive at least one good strong stem with starter roots ready for planting. Like many arid environment plants, Alluaudia has evolved to abandon its leaves during long periods of drought, and concentrate its sustenance in the stems. Therefore your specimen might not have extensive leaf material, though new leaves will form and grow once it is planted. You will receive a fine naturally formed reproductive specimen : a strong stem segment with starter roots ready for planting — healthy and good to grow. • EASY INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED • FREE SHIPPING! Shipped bare root — this means without soil or pot via US Postal Service First Class Mail. To prep plant for safe travel please allow a day or two after purchase before it ships out. HEALTHY UNIQUE PLANTS From your friends at Please check weather before ordering: freezing weather can cause damage before arrival. Order ‘when all danger of frost is past’ as with seeds if this is a concern in your region. We choose strong healthy plants for shipping. In case you are not satisfied with plant condition or feel original description does not match please message us a photo within 3 days of receipt. At our discretion depending on circumstances we may ship you a new specimens free of charge subject to your payment only of re-shipping postage. Although plant material returns are not accepted please be assured we stand fully behind all we sell and will always do our utmost best to work things out to your satisfaction.

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