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Garlic Vine (Mansoa hymenaea) 1G

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Garlic Vine (Mansoa hymenaea) 1G
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🌱 Garlic Vine (Mansoa hymenaea) - A Fusion of Aroma and Aesthetics! 🌱

🌸 Why the Garlic Vine Stands Out

Discover a world where olfactory delight meets ornamental allure. The Garlic Vine (Mansoa hymenaea) offers an intriguing blend of aromatic charm and captivating beauty, steeped in tales from indigenous tribes.
This ornamental vine, with its beautiful pinkish-purple flowers, adds a touch of elegance to any outdoor space. The Garlic Vine grows up to an average mature height of 8 ft and thrives best when provided with a sturdy climbing structure such as a trellis, fence, or arbor. Its climbing nature showcases a cascade of blooms, ensuring an enchanting display when positioned well.

📏 Plant Specifications

Shipped Size: Live plant in a 2-gallon pot, poised to embellish your haven.
Average Mature Height: Up to 8 ft.
Growing Zones: Hardiness zones 9-11.
Light Requirements: Flourishes in full sun.
Soil Preference: Adaptable, with a preference for well-drained soil.

🍃 Aroma & Culinary Versatility

Named the "False Garlic," this vine is notable not for its taste, but for its distinctive scent:
Aromatic Profile: Crushed leaves and flowers emit a garlic-like aroma, a delightful sensory experience for your garden.
Culinary Uses: The aromatic leaves and flowers can be a unique addition to salads and traditional dishes, provided they're grown organically without any chemical treatments.

🌿 Medicinal and Nutritional Insights

Revered by indigenous tribes:
Medicinal Uses: Offers support for respiratory function, aids against cold and flu symptoms, promotes digestion, and provides relief from inflammatory issues & arthritis.
Nutritional Profile: Rich in essential oils, antioxidants, and beneficial medicinal compounds.

🌍 Origins & Historical Odyssey

The journey of the Garlic Vine weaves a narrative of nature's wonder. Rooted in subtropical regions, it became an integral part of indigenous cultures. The title "False Garlic" pays homage to its unmistakable aroma, making it a cherished anecdote for nature enthusiasts.

🎨 Ornamental Value & Landscape Implementation

Leaf Pattern & Description: Verdant leaves provide a serene backdrop for its vibrant flowers.
Color & Texture: The allure of pinkish-purple flowers in full bloom.
Ornamental Uses: Perfect for gracing fences, pergolas, or as distinct attractions in your landscape.
Growing Habits: The Garlic Vine (Mansoa hymenaea) is a woody climber, which means it requires support to grow vertically and showcase its full beauty. Typically, the plant will send out tendrils to climb and wind around a given structure. Without any form of support, the vine would tend to sprawl or grow across the ground. However, when given a proper structure such as a trellis, fence, or another vertical support, the Garlic Vine will happily ascend, showing off its brilliant blooms at a height where they can be better appreciated.
The choice of climbing structure can also affect the visual appeal of the vine. For instance, a wooden trellis could give a more rustic appearance, while a metal or mesh support might lend a modern touch.
When planning for a Garlic Vine in your garden, consider the visual impact and ensure that it has the right support structure to flourish. With proper care, this vine will reward you with its vibrant beauty and aromatic charms.

🌼 Planting Tips:

Where to Plant: Opt for a sunny location near fence, trellis or other climbing structure.
Transplanting: Be wary not to plant too deep; keep the soil level consistent with its original pot.
Soil Packing: Ensure the soil is packed firmly around the transplant for stability.

🏡 Houseplant Enthusiasts, Rejoice!

Although traditionally an outdoor entity, with the right care, it can be an indoor sensation:
Indoor Placement: Bright, indirect light.
Watering: Ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
Temperature: Warmer climes are preferred, but adaptable indoors.

🤔 Is the Garlic Vine Right for You?

Ideal for:
Nature lovers seeking aromatic allure.
Culinary enthusiasts keen on organic additions.
Storytellers and historians passionate about nature's tales.
Might not be suitable for:
Those not fond of vining plants.
Regions prone to extreme cold.

🌿 Choose GreenDreams: Where Nature's Tales Blossom

At GreenDreams, nature's marvels come alive. Our eclectic mix of fruit trees, ecological species, and exotic flora ensures a delightful selection. With our commitment to seamless shipping across the continental US, your dream garden is merely a click away.
🛍️ Embark on a sensory journey of aroma and beauty with the Garlic Vine. Order now and let tales of nature unfold in your space! 🛍️

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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