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

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The Ultimate Nutritional Powerhouse!
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🌟 Unlock Nature's Superfood: Meet the Maple Leaf Chaya! 🌿💪

"The Ultimate Nutritional Powerhouse"


🌱 Overview:

Are you ready to boost your health naturally and effortlessly? Meet the Maple Leaf Chaya—The Mexican Tree Spinach (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius), a superfood powerhouse that is as nutritious as it is beautiful. This live plant arrives in a 4" pot, ready for planting in your garden, where it will thrive and transform your space into a health sanctuary. Whether you’re looking to enhance your diet or elevate your garden's aesthetics, Maple Leaf Chaya is a must-have!


🪴 Key Features:

  • Size: Delivered in a 4-inch pot, ideal for immediate transplantation 🌱
  • Mature Height: Grows between 6-20 feet tall, but can be pruned to maintain a smaller, bushy shape
  • Leaf Pattern: Maple-shaped leaves, adding unique and appealing texture to your garden 🍁
  • USDA Zones: 9-11
  • Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade ☀️🌤️
  • Soil Preferences: Versatile, grows in a wide range of well-draining soils
  • Cold Hardiness: Sensitive to frost but can recover quickly in warmer months

🥗 Why Maple Leaf Chaya is a Must-Have:

  1. Nutritional Goldmine:
    • 2x Protein and Vitamin A of Spinach
    • 6x Vitamin C of Spinach
    • Packed with essential nutrients like calcium, iron, thiamin, and riboflavin, making it perfect for health-conscious individuals 🌟
  2. Culinary Versatility:
    • Chaya has a rich, earthy flavor similar to spinach but slightly sweeter. The leaves must be cooked for 5-10 minutes to remove toxins, making them ideal for soups, stews, stir-fries, and more 🍲
  3. Low-Maintenance:
    • Drought-tolerant and fast-growing, this plant requires minimal care—perfect for busy gardeners 🌿
  4. Ornamental Appeal:
    • Compact, bushy shrub with lush foliage that adds beauty and texture to your garden 🍁
  5. Animal Feed:
    • Enhances egg yolk color when fed to chickens and can be dried and powdered for pig feed 🥚🐖

📜 Historical Overview:

Originating from Mexico, Chaya has long been valued as a natural remedy in traditional medicine, known for treating ailments such as diabetes, obesity, and kidney stones. It was often referred to as the "miracle bush" by the indigenous people who cultivated it for its exceptional nutritional value and medicinal properties.


🌿 Planting & Care Guide:

Where to Plant:

  • Choose a sunny or partially shaded spot with well-draining soil.

How to Plant:

  1. Dig a hole twice the size of the root ball.
  2. Place the plant in the hole.
  3. Backfill with soil and water thoroughly.

Best Practices for Chaya Care:

  • Watering: Water regularly but avoid over-watering. Adding mulch around the base can help retain moisture.
  • Pruning: Regular pruning helps maintain a manageable size and encourages new growth.
  • Spacing: Space plants 3-4 feet apart to allow for bushy growth and good airflow.

🧑‍🌾 Is This Plant for You?

Perfect For:

  • Health Enthusiasts: Those looking to add a superfood to their diet.
  • Gardeners in Zones 9-11: Ideal for warm climates where the plant can thrive year-round.
  • Animal Farmers: Looking to enhance their livestock feed.

Not Ideal For:

  • Those who prefer raw greens: Chaya leaves must be cooked before consumption.

🛒 Ready to Transform Your Garden and Your Plate?

Don’t miss out on this incredible superfood. Order your Standard Maple Leaf Chaya from GreenDreams today and enjoy the health benefits and aesthetic appeal of this versatile plant. Whether you’re planting it in your garden or using it as a nutritious addition to your diet, Chaya is the perfect choice for those seeking natural wellness and beauty. 🛒🌿


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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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