{"product_id":"b018k1xlew","title":"Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand : Wellspring Gardens\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor : Black,Green\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunlight Exposure : Full to part sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnit Count : 1.0 Count\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpected Planting Period : Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct Care Instructions : Plant in well-drained soil, provide full to part sun, and do not let dry out between waterings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpected Plant Height : 40 Feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture Needs : Regular Watering\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Pieces : 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Items : 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout this item\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMATURE SIZE \u0026amp; CARE GUIDE: Yerba mate, or Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family. Its leaves are made into a popular South American energizing drink (mate) comparable to black tea or coffee. Its average mature height is 40-feet-tall, Ensure full-to-part sun exposure, regular watering, and well-drained soil. Do not let dry out between waterings. Best suited for USDA Zones: 9-11.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSIZE UPON ARRIVAL: A baby plant that is 3-8 inches tall will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEVERGREEN TREE: Yerba mate, also known as Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family, offering enduring greenery to your garden space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eENERGIZING DRINK: Harvest the leaves of your Yerba mate plant to create a popular South American energizing drink called mate, akin to black tea or coffee, enjoyed for its stimulating effects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTRADITIONAL PREPARATION: The traditional way to drink mate is to place ground twigs and dried yerba leaves in a specially formed vessel made from a dried gourd and pour hot water over them. A bombilla, or metal straw with a built-in filter, is used to drink the liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"WellspringGardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51450456506677,"sku":"B018K1XLEW","price":51.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/8527\/9029\/files\/81ERKwaWwfL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1761787900","url":"https:\/\/www.lumoragarden.com\/products\/b018k1xlew","provider":"Lumora Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}