{"title":"Rare Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis collection contains our rarest plant offerings - ones you might not find anywhere else locally. Our climate quite unique and so many plants that can be grown here traveled from far away countries and so they may not be well known, popular or easy to find here, despite them being good for our climate. If you arrived here from an online search for a specific plant, please note that we also ship many of these rarer plants nationwide via our Etsy shop. You can find us on Etsy under the name \"Little River Plants\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAll of our plants are grown in OMRI certified Organic materials (potting mix, fertilizer, seeds, etc.) and include Organic granular fertilizer, living locally-made compost, and have been cared for with healthy microorganisms from compost tea and microbial inoculants. We only use organic pesticides when needed. We only stock varieties that we have experience growing and that are season and climate appropriate for South Florida. Our curated inventory is simple enough for a beginner and interesting enough to keep an advanced gardeners attention, with new and rare varieties being added weekly. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vanilla","title":"Vanilla Orchid","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eVanilla Orchids\u003cbr\u003eVanilla Planifolia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: minimum 3 years\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 7 feet, supported\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-8 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: root rot and mites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest green pods and cure\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe are so excited to be offering vanilla orchids to our community of home growers this season. Make sure your orchid has something to climb and is mostly in the shade, like most other orchids it prefers living under or on a tree. Native to Central America, Vanilla is a fleshy, perennial vine, grown for its distinct pods and small seeds commonly used in flavoring. It is easy to take care of and fast growing, but to get a vanilla bean takes a few years and some work. We have also heard the vines will only flower if given the opportunity to turn back towards the ground, once some height has been established, or on secondary branch growth that stem from the main plant. Vanilla commands a high price due to the fact that every flower must be hand pollinated to produce a pod! So once your vine flowers, get out a feather duster or cotton swab and pollinate yourself. Pods can then be cured and used in a multitude of preparations. According to the mythology of the Totonac peoples of Mexico, the orchid was born when a princess, forbidden by her father from marrying a mortal, fled to the forest with her lover. They were captured, beheaded, and where their blood touched the ground, the strong vine and delicate orchid grew.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994668626,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994701394,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994734162,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/IMG_2069.jpg?v=1601231712"},{"product_id":"betel-leaf-vine","title":"Betel Leaf Vine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBetel Leaf Vine (Piper Betle) Live Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant every 2 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: partial sun, shade loving\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLook out for: leaf and foot rot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: allow a few moths to establish before harvesting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBetel leaf vine, aka ‘sausage vine,’ is a fun rare climbing vine that produces leaves that taste and smell just like sausage! As a relative of black pepper, another tropical vine, it has a similar peppery smell and growth pattern. Their dark, waxy leaves prefer shade to direct sun and their roots ask for slightly acidic, slightly damp soil. Slow to grow at first, betel leaf vine can really take off, producing a beautiful shade structure. The Fruit and Spice Park in Homestead, FL has a large picnic area completely shaded by a mature betel leaf vine. Betel leaf is also wrapped around areca nut in Southeast Asia and chewed as a mild stimulant. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994472018,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994504786,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994537554,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/betelleafvine.png?v=1645655142"},{"product_id":"hoja-santa","title":"Hoja Santa","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHoja Santa\u003cbr\u003ePiper Auritum\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per yard (running invasive shrub)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: Invasive - plant in a pot and keep it trimmed back\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHoja santa is a popular Mexican herb used to flavor many dishes from soups to Oaxacan Mole Verde. The fresh leaves are sometimes also used to wrap tamales. The large leaves (up to a foot across) of the plant have an unusual flavor that is hard to describe. It is a part of the peppercorn family, and so it has a slight pepper flavor as well as black licorice note as well. It is commonly called “root beer plant” because it kind of smells like root beer. Please be careful when planting Hoja Santa because it can be INVASIVE. The plant sends many underground shoots that will sprout up near the original plant. Since it is such a fun and amazing flavor to be able to grow in South Florida, don’t be afraid of it’s invasive quality, simply plant it in a container or a spot in your garden that is either surrounded by large trees or concrete so that it cannot spread to the rest of the yard.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664994865234,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994898002,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664994930770,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_1703.heic?v=1786382545"},{"product_id":"nashia-moujean-tea","title":"Nashia aka Moujean tea","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eNashia\/Moujean Tea\u003cbr\u003eNashia inaguensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 4-12 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: mealy bugs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: can be kept small if preferred\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eMoujean Tea also known as pineapple verbena or Bahama berry, Nashia or Caribbean Thyme is a large bushy shrub indigenous to the Bahamas and very well suited to our subtropical growing climate.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThe plant is covered in tiny shiny leaves with a rough texture that emits a delicious aroma when crushed. It has been compared to vanilla, honey, pineapple, and citrus. The leaves and flowers are used to make a tasty, sweet herbal tea or you can use them in cooking like you would thyme, just keep in mind they are more woody than a normal thyme leaf.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOur herbalist, The Garden Jules, says: Moujean tea makes a relaxing and calming tea that can ease the nerves and reduce anxiety. I love to blend the leaves with passionflower leaves and Lippia Alba leaves for a calming and homegrown before bed brew. Because of its strong aroma, Moujean tea is a great herb for infused body oil, Hydrosols or even herbal steams to cleanse and scent your home. I mainly work with the fresh leaves when making herbal medicine with it as garbling the dried leaves can be quite a task. Garbling is the separation of the part of the plant you want to store from the part you don’t want, usually meaning separating the leaves from the stems or stalks. Although the leaves do dry fairly quick and easy, I wouldn’t suggest this unless you’re feeling particularly patient.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eBees go absolutely wild over this plants barely visible white flowers, as to the beloved Atala butterfly. Moujean tea loves humidity and heat! Be warned that Moujean Tea does not tolerate drying out. In fact, once of it’s nick names is “I dry, I die” so consider that your warning! Additionally, it can become a leggy if grown in partial shade, and it can become a giant if not harvested regularly but if pruned the plant can become a very nice, compact plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42664995160146,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995192914,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42664995225682,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/moujeantea.jpg?v=1598218768"},{"product_id":"gotu-kola","title":"Gotu Kola","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGotu Kola\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eCentella Asiatica\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 2 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-10 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: don’t let the plant dry out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves as you need them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eThis attractive shade tolerant perennial tropical creeper has been used to treat many conditions for thousands of years in India, China, and Indonesia. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003eK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003enown as the ‘herb of longevity’, this plant is indigenous to the wetlands of Southeast\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAsia, where it’s consumed as a juice, tea and supplement.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur tropical herbalist, The Gardener Jules says: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGotu Kola is one of my favorite brain tonic herbs and has a special affinity for increasing one’s memory and overall cognitive function. Makes for a great study herb and can be useful for those with Alzheimer’s disease. I love to dice or finely chop a handful of the leaves and use similarly as parsley to sprinkle over cooked foods or incorporate into salads. I also recommend blending Gotu Kola with Sage, Rosemary, Tulsi and Blue Butterfly Pea Flowers to make a delicious brain enhancing tea blend and use this in the morning for a brain boost in a replacement of coffee. Gotu Kola also helps increase blood circulation throughout the body and can help treat varicose veins, liver disease, bladder disease and hardened arteries.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e Regular use imparts healthy color and tone to skin, treats eczema, psoriasis and rheumatism. You can also use Gotu Kola externally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eto treat burns, minimize scarring, heal wounds and promote tissue repair after injury or surgery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s5\"\u003e \u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eGotu kola thrives in damp lower light situations and is happy as a potted or hanging plant or planted as a creeping ground cover in your food forest. Because of where it grows and how it looks people often times mix it up with dollar weed, so be careful if you’re out in nature and you think you identify Gotu Kola, as you likely don’t have the correct plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eAlso, do not consume if trying to conceive or pregnant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665000370258,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000403026,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665000435794,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/IMG_4879.heic?v=1786154711"},{"product_id":"pepper-tree-3-gallon-plant","title":"Chinese Pepper Tree aka Kinome Leaf","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Pepper Tree, Kinome Leaf\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003ezanthoxylum beecheyanum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 6 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis rare tree is a cousin of Prickly Ash, aka Sechuan Peppercorn, so its leaves have a very unique aroma thats a mix of citrus, peppercorns, and pez candy (according to our nursery team!). This makes a good bonsai specimen, which means its relatively slow growing and takes well to pruning and shaping. We didn't come in contact with this tree in Miami for years before learning how to grow it, but we recently ran into a huge bonsai specimen loving its life at Fairchild in the dry desert display, so make sure it gets well drained soil. Besides its unique culinary uses and flavors this plant would work well in a homemade mouthwash, since it has a tingly numbing effect. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665015803986,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665015836754,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665015869522,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ScreenShot2022-06-08at2.27.05PM.png?v=1654713168"},{"product_id":"lippia-alba","title":"Lippia Alba","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLippia Alba\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elippia alba\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eplant spacing: 4 square feet per plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esunlight requirement: 6 - 14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves when needed by pruning the tip, it will promote bushy growth\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eperennial\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLippia Alba is a much beloved medicinal plant that grows throughout South \u0026amp; Central America, Mexico, the Caribbean and because of its long standing prevalence in so many countries it goes by about 100 names! In the South Florida medicinal community we just refer to it by its latin name, and because it grows so well its become quite popular with local tropical herbalists. The leaves have a lemony scent and flavor when used in tea, and in parts of Oaxaca its an ingredient in Mole sauce.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe citrus’ scent and essential oil content may help invigorate and awaken you just by smelling the crushed leaves. It also may help you perk up emotionally when drunk as a tea to alleviate depression, anxiety or sadness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIt is traditionally used in Costa Rica to relieve gastrointestinal cramps and spasms and to sedate the GI tract. It's a powerful carminative, meaning it’s a helpful digestive aid,  and can be used in bitter tinctures. One of the coolest applications I’ve heard is that when drunk regularly as an infused brew for breastfeeding mamas, it can treat colic or indigestion in babies who receive the medicine through their mother’s breast milk. Our resident herbalist Jules says: “It's a powerful sedative, not that it will knock you out, but it will help you sleep through the night. I love to blend this with passionflower leaves as a warm drink before bed.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe plant grows to be a small shrub and if left wild has quite a rangy growth pattern because the branches naturally bend and grow downwards after reaching about 4 feet in height. Once a branch reaches the ground it will “ground layer” itself by making roots where the plant touches the ground, and producing another plant. The genus this plant is in, Lippia, has tons of members that do well in South Florida, from the ornamental Lantana to the culinary Moujean Tea. Once you start to recognize the signature flower shape of a Lippia you will be able to identify other relatives yourselves as you learn more about tropical plants.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665016295506,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016328274,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016361042,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/lippiaalba_700c7d4f-69ed-42d2-841f-4119a7721a0e.png?v=1686153620"},{"product_id":"aztec-sweet-herb","title":"Aztec Sweet Herb","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAztec Sweet Herb (\u003cem\u003eLippia dulcis) \u003c\/em\u003eLive Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant spacing: 1 plant per square foot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest notes: harvest leaves or branches as you need them\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLifecycle: perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eAztec Sweet Herb is a really cool plant thats in what we casually call \"the lantana family\", because technically Lantana isnt a family, its a genus, but there are so many cool lantanas that grow well in South Florida we like to think of them as a big happy family. Lippia Alba, dominican oregano and moujean tea, all plants we sell in this store, are all lantanas and there are 2 cool varieties native to South Florida. Aztec Sweet herb smells like a normal lantana but when you eat even just a small amount of the leaf it has a super powerful sweetness to it. We've seen cool recipes online for things like deserts with edible flowers and their leaves on top for decoration and for fruit salads with the leaf mixed in. It would also be cool in a herbaceous greens salad or as a candied leaf. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"page\" title=\"Page 1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665016688722,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016721490,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665016754258,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/aztecsweetherb01.jpg?v=1657149315"},{"product_id":"iboza-tree","title":"Iboza Tree","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIboza Tree\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003eiboza riparia or \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan size=\"2\" face=\"Helvetica,Arial\" style=\"font-family: Helvetica, Arial; font-size: small;\"\u003eTetradenia riparia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant every 10 feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: harvest leaves as you need\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter years of not having a source plant to propagate this super cool bush from we finally have it back in stock. Iboza was one of Tiffanys favorite plants when she and Muriel both started farming together. Muriel had one in her garden and called it \"patchouli\" and it took forever to find out its real name and origin. Like many plants it has plenty of common names... ginger bush, nutmeg bush, incense bush, musk bush, gemmerbos and watersalie are just a few of the common names for this very strongly scented perennial shrub. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe name iboza was derived from the Zulu word referring to the aromatic leaves - as the Zulu people have many uses for the plant including the relief of chest complaints, stomach ache and malaria. Inhaling the scent of the crushed leaves apparently also relieves headaches. If you are into musky scents like patchouli, frankincense and sage, you will love the super distinct smell of this aromatic shrub. It also produces beautiful plumes of white feathery flowers throughout the year that are also highly aromatic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665017344082,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017376850,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665017409618,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/ibozapic.png?v=1654723354"},{"product_id":"louise-fillipe-rose-3-gallon","title":"Louise Filippe Rose","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLouise Filippe Rose Bush\u003cbr\u003eRosa chinensis\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 4 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: black spot, especially during summer \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: pick roses when open\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile roses have a reputation for not doing well in South Florida, many cultivars of the China rose will actually thrive fairly easily, Louise Filippe being one of the most common ones. According to the Marie Selby Botanical Garden in Sarasota, this rose variety was so commonly grown in Florida in the 19th century that it was given the nickname \"Florida Cracker Rose\", after the Florida Cracker. Your rose plant will be happy in well draining soil and full sun, since it doesn't love wet feed or intense humidity. The fungal issue that makes many roses futile to grow in Florida is called black spot, and while Louise Filippe roses are susceptible they apparently are less so than other varieties and will outgrow it quickly. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrune regularly to promote new growth since flowers come from the new growth. All roses need slightly acidic soil, which you can achieve by adding a soil acidifier like “Organic Rose-tone” by Epsoma or any similar organic acid mix. Roses also prefer pine needle mulch since it has been shown to control black spot (a common fungal issue that attacks roses in humid areas) and when they decompose they naturally acidify the soil under them.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThis rose is nice and fragrant and can be used for edible or medicinal purposes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665018851410,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018884178,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665018916946,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/products\/69749289104__36379648-14B5-4328-8D17-BD0EA76419F4.fullsizerender.jpg?v=1675809869"},{"product_id":"chinese-lantern-3-gallon","title":"Chinese Lantern, Abutilon","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eChinese Lantern Abutilon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eabutilon pictum\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edays to maturity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 6 square feet\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003esunlight requirements: 8-14 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elook out for: nothing!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eharvest notes: not edible \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eperennial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSince this plant has so many names we are often combining them improperly and making up fake ones by accident. Flowering maple, Chinese Lantern, red veined Indian Mallow and Abutilon are the most common ones for this beautiful mallow variety. You may recognize the flower shape as a hibiscus variety, and you would be correct, since all hibiscus varieties (even roselle and okra) are in the mallow family. Since all hibiscus flowers are edible, that means this cutie is too! Expect your Chinese Lantern shrub to get about 8 feet tall and flower year round. It will respond well to pruning for shape and will make lots of flowers on its new growth. When harvesting the flowers to eat keep an eye out for bees hanging out in the bell shaped flower, they love the pollen! \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Little River Cooperative","offers":[{"title":"4\" potted plant","offer_id":42665020129362,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020162130,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3 gal potted plant","offer_id":42665020194898,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0535\/4461\/files\/abutilon_chinese_lantern.heic?v=1786134296"},{"product_id":"sambac-jasmine-3-gallon","title":"Sambac Jasmine","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eSambac Arabian Jasmine\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJasminum sambac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edays to maturity:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eplant spacing: 1 plant per 4 square feet\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esunlight requirements: 6-14 hours\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elook out for: nothing!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eharvest notes: harvest flowers early in the day for most fragrance\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eperennial\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eWe consider ourselves lucky because here in South Florida we can grow so many amazing aromatic plants, like gardenias, Ylang Ylang trees, and lots of different types of Jasmine. Sambac Jasmine is one of the most prized Jasmine varieties for its powerful fragrance and beautiful blossoms. Even though the blossoms are only about the size of a quarter you can smell them from like 6 feet away! Jasmine flowers make a delicious tea or an addition to your favorite tea or sparkling subtle drink. You can also preserve its scent to be used in homemade body products by making an “enfleurage” which is a super cool traditional method of infusing scent into hard fats like coconut oil or tallow by laying the fresh flower in a layer of the fat spread out on glass. Every day you change the flowers and the more times you do that the stronger the scent in the fat becomes. You can also do a similar process to scent green or black tea leaves. If you don’t have the time to get creative with your jasmine blossoms just enjoy them in the garden or throw one in your car on a hot day.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eJasmine bushes are easy to care for and require little. They can grow slowly and will make you more flowers if it’s in full sun. Pests are negligible but keep an eye out for mealy bugs and aphids in the growing tips. 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While the roots are most commonly grown for their fragrant use in perfumes, creams and soaps, this plant has become popular in permaculture circles for being a powerful erosion control plant with incredibly dense, strong and deep root systems that can help stabilize stream banks, embankments and can even hold soil in place with fast moving water (like in a stream) covering the plant.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003eIndonesia, China and Haiti are the worlds largest producers of Vetiver for use in perfumes and aromatherapy. The odor is described as deep, sweet, woody, smoky and earthy. The aroma is distilled from the roots using traditional hydrosol evaporative techniques, which you can easily do at home with a few pots. 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