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

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Chaya / Mayan Tree Spinach - Deep Lobed (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius) 4"
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🌟 Supercharge Your Garden with Deep Lobed Chaya: The Ultimate Nutritional Powerhouse! 🌿💪

At GreenDreams, we are committed to providing you with top-tier organic and edible plants, and the Deep Lobed Chaya is no exception! Known as the "Mexican Tree Spinach," this versatile plant is a must-have for those looking to enhance their garden with a nutrient-rich, pollinator-friendly, and visually striking addition. Let's explore why the Deep Lobed Chaya deserves a spot in your garden.


🌱 Why Choose Deep Lobed Chaya?

Nutritional Goldmine 🥦

  • Rich in Protein & Vitamins: Packed with protein, Vitamin A, niacin, and a whopping six times more Vitamin C than spinach! This makes it a fantastic choice for plant-based diets, expecting mothers, and fitness enthusiasts.
  • Culinary Star: Perfect for soups, stews, stir-fries, and more. Remember to always cook the leaves to remove toxins before consumption. 👨‍🍳
  • Animal Feed: Excellent as poultry feed—it even darkens egg yolks! 🐓

Garden Marvel 🌿

  • Pollinator Haven: Attracts Florida native zebra-wing heliconia butterflies and other pollinators, adding life and biodiversity to your garden. 🦋
  • Ornamental Appeal: With its tall, tree-like structure and deeply lobed leaves, the Deep Lobed Chaya adds height, texture, and beauty to any landscape.
  • Low Maintenance: This drought-tolerant plant thrives with minimal care, making it ideal for busy gardeners.

🪴 What’s Inside Your Package?

  • Size: Delivered in a 4" container, ready for transplanting or directly into your garden after transport recovery.
  • Growing Zones: Ideal for USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
  • Growth Habits: Reaches a mature height of 8-10 feet but can be pruned to maintain a shorter, more manageable size. 🌳

🌞 Plant Features & Care Instructions

  • Light Requirements: Loves full sun but can tolerate partial shade. ☀️🌤️
  • Soil Requirements: Adapts well to various soil types, as long as they are well-draining.
  • Cold Hardiness: Sensitive to frost, but it recovers quickly in spring. 🌡️
  • Spacing Requirements: For optimal growth, plant 4-6 feet apart.
  • Best Practices: Regular pruning will help control height and encourage a fuller, bushier appearance. Use organic mulch for moisture retention but keep it away from the base of the plant.

🍲 Flavor Profile & Culinary Uses

  • Texture: Similar to spinach but slightly crisper.
  • Taste: Richer and earthier than spinach, making it a flavorful addition to your dishes.
  • Culinary Tips: Ideal for soups, stews, and stir-fries. Cooking is mandatory to break down toxic components, so never consume raw leaves.

🐓 Extra Nutritional Boost for Animals

  • Egg Production: Increases egg yield in poultry and even darkens the yolk, providing a more nutrient-dense product. 🥚

🌍 Origins, Folklore & Ethnobotanical Importance

  • Origins: Native to Mexico and Central America, Deep Lobed Chaya has long been revered for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Traditionally cultivated by the Mayans, it was known as a "miracle bush" for its ability to treat various ailments, including digestive issues, respiratory problems, and improving blood circulation.
  • Folklore: In Central American folklore, Chaya is symbolized as a "gift from the gods" due to its multi-faceted utility. Planting Chaya around your home was believed to bring good luck and ward off evil spirits. 🌱✨
  • Culinary Traditions: Used in traditional dishes like soups, stews, and herbal teas, Chaya has earned the nickname "Mexican Tree Spinach" for its versatility and superior nutritional content.

🧑‍🌾 Is Deep Lobed Chaya Right for You?

Perfect For:

  • Home Gardeners: Looking to expand their edible plant collection with a low-maintenance, high-nutrition option.
  • Pollinator Enthusiasts: Those who want to attract and support local wildlife.
  • Health-Conscious Individuals: Seeking a plant-based superfood that enhances both their diet and garden.

Not Ideal For:

  • Small Gardens: Due to its spreading roots and potential height, this plant requires some space to thrive.
  • Raw Food Enthusiasts: The leaves must be cooked before consumption, making it unsuitable for raw diets.

🌿 Ready to Add Deep Lobed Chaya to Your Garden?

Embrace the nutritional powerhouse and pollinator magnet that is Deep Lobed Chaya. Whether you're looking to supercharge your diet or enhance your garden's biodiversity, this plant is a stellar addition to any landscape. Click "Add to Cart" and let Deep Lobed Chaya be your garden's new superfood star! 🛒🌿

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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