Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) - 2 Live Starter Plants, 4-6" Bare Root

About This Plant

Yerba Mate is an evergreen shrub or small tree (Ilex paraguariensis) valued for glossy foliage and traditional South American tea. This listing features two starter plants, each approximately 4–6 inches tall, shipped bare root. Suitable for containers, greenhouses, patios, or tropical gardens. Plants are young and will require time to establish.

What You Will Receive

2 live Yerba Mate starter plants. Each plant is approximately 4–6 inches tall. Shipped bare root (no pot). Healthy, rooted starter plants with secure packaging.

Growing Information

Common Name: Yerba Mate
Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensis
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 15–30 feet (smaller when container grown and pruned)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Plant in rich, well-draining soil and keep evenly moist while the plants establish. Provide bright filtered light and protect from frost. Light pruning encourages bushier growth and increased leaf production as the plants mature.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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