Description: Photos one and two show details of a young specimen in my collection as well as the very attractive pale blue flowers that this plant is noted for. The third through fifth photos show the plant offered for sale, a large, well established individual that has recently been transplanted into fresh New Zealand sphagnum moss in a 5” round plastic basket. This specimen is extremely clean – in fact near leaf perfect – and flowering. The plant can be grown either on a flat surface or set up as a hanging plant with three or four wire hanger. Overall plant height with basket 18" with a nicely-developed 3.25" diameter caudex. This species also produces handsome, ruby red fruit after flowering. Myrmephytum beccarii is a large, warm-growing ant plant of the coffee family (Rubiaceae) originating from Quezon Province in the central Philippines. They are amazing subjects for cultivation as tropical ornamentals for growers who can provide a well-lit, warm environment year-round. In many parts of the country, these plants can be grown as hanging plants in bright shade during the late spring, summer and early fall. Do well in bright bay windows and can be grown to full size in one with enough patience. Somewhat drought-tolerant, but prefers uniformly moist, not wet, growing conditions. Good subjects for staging in succulent bonsai style. The plant shown is a six year-old, second generation cultivated plant, grown from seed from my own selected parent stock originating from wild-collected seed accessed in 2008. One stem of the plant has been allowed to grow sideways since youth to exaggerate the twisted and bulky natural aspect of this species caudexes, although the plants are often semi pendent in nature as well. This is a near mature plant that will soon produce viable fruit from self-pollination in attractive red berries. Ants are not required for successful cultivation of this species and the plant in my collection do not house ant colonies. All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. A 72 hour heat pack is included in the shipping charge. Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state, please advise when auction is completed. Discounts on mailing charges available for multiple plant purchases. Delays: plants may be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 98+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void. Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortly after auction close. No International Sales. No local pickup. Live arrival guarantee. Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material or refund. Photos and text descriptions are property of the seller and may not be used by third parties without prior written permission by me.
Price: 359.99 USD
Location: Redwood City, California
End Time: 2024-11-03T23:21:31.000Z
Shipping Cost: 27.5 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bonsai, Cacti & Succulents, Houseplants
