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Chaya / Mayan Tree Spinach - Marabou (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) 4"

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Chaya / Mayan Tree Spinach - Marabou (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) 4"
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🌿 Boost Your Health With Marabou Chaya: The Ultimate Nutritional Powerhouse 🌟

Welcome to GreenDreams, where our plants do more than just beautify your garden—they improve your life. Introducing Marabou Chaya, a unique cultivar of the "Mexican Tree Spinach" (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) discovered by a grower in Central Florida. This powerhouse plant is rich in nutrients and perfect for anyone looking to enhance their diet and garden.


🌱 Why Marabou Chaya Deserves a Spot in Your Garden 🌿

  • Ships in a 4" Pot: Arrives healthy and ready to plant.
  • Growth Zones: Thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 9-11.
  • Growth Habits: A fast-growing plant that can reach a mature height of 6-20 feet, but can be pruned to stay more compact.

🍃 Unbeatable Nutritional Profile

This isn’t your average leafy green. Marabou Chaya is a nutritional giant, offering:

  • Twice as much protein and vitamin A as spinach 🌱
  • Over six times more vitamin C than spinach 🍊
  • Rich sources of calcium, iron, thiamin, and riboflavin 🌟
  • Well-balanced amino acids, ideal for protein-deficient diets
  • Anti-inflammatory properties (Source: PubMed)

👨‍🍳 Flavor & Culinary Uses

The leaves of Marabou Chaya have a rich texture and a taste similar to spinach, with a slightly nutty undertone. They make a delicious and nutritious addition to soups, stews, and stir-fries. Remember to cook the leaves for 5-10 minutes to unlock their full potential and ensure they’re safe to eat.


🌼 Fruiting Habits

While the plant is primarily grown for its leaves, Marabou Chaya also produces small, inconspicuous flowers. However, the fruit is not the main attraction.


🌱 Medicinal Benefits

  • Promotes healthy organ function
  • May help relieve respiratory issues
  • Anti-inflammatory properties 🌿

📜 Folklore and History

Chaya has deep roots in Mexican culture, where it has been traditionally used both as a nutritional supplement and a medicinal remedy for various ailments. The Marabou cultivar, discovered by a Central Florida grower, offers even more nutritional benefits, making it a prized addition to any garden.


💼 Industry Uses

  • Animal Feed: Marabou Chaya is commonly used as poultry feed to enhance egg yolk color and production. It can also be dried and powdered for use in pig feed.

🌟 Best Practices for Growing Marabou Chaya

  • Light: Prefers full sun but tolerates partial shade.
  • Soil: Adapts to various soil types but thrives in well-draining soil.
  • Care: Minimal care needed; this hardy plant requires little upkeep and is drought-tolerant.

🌳 Where and How to Plant

  • Can be planted in pots or directly in the ground: Perfect as a standalone tree or as part of a garden ensemble.
  • Spacing: Plant 3-4 feet apart for bushy growth and good airflow.

🧑‍🌾 Is This Plant for You?

Perfect For:

  • Gardeners looking for an easy-to-grow, hardy plant
  • Those interested in superfoods and alternative health remedies
  • Animal farmers seeking to improve their livestock feed

Not Ideal For:

  • Those who prefer sweet, fruit-bearing plants
  • People not willing to cook the leaves before consumption

🛒 Get Your Nutritional Powerhouse Today!

Don't miss the opportunity to add this nutrient-dense super plant to your life. Whether you're a local customer or anywhere in the continental US, GreenDreams delivers the best quality plants right to your doorstep. Order your Marabou Chaya now and upgrade both your garden and your health! 🛒🌿


🌿 Marabou Chaya: A Central Florida Favorite 🌿

  • $25 - 3Gal Container
  • Leafy Green: Similar to Maple Leaf Chaya, tender and ideal for cooking
  • Appearance: Compact, bushy growth with maple-like leaves
  • Best Location: Full Sun to Partial Shade
  • Origin: A special cultivar discovered by a grower in Central Florida

🌟 Why Choose Marabou Chaya?

  1. Edible & Nutritious: Ideal for soups, stews, and sautés (must be cooked to remove toxins)
  2. Ornamental Appeal: Compact and attractive, perfect for smaller spaces
  3. Low-Maintenance: Fast-growing and drought-tolerant, ideal for busy gardeners

Bring this local favorite to your garden and enjoy the numerous benefits Marabou Chaya has to offer!


At GreenDreams, we're committed to offering only the best quality, organic, and useful plants. We stand above all other online nursery competitors. Choose us for a greener, healthier future! 🌿🌟

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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