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Organic Christia Vespertilionis (L.f) Bakh.f All Green
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Christia Vespertilionis (L.f) Bakh.f All Green - the Green Butterfly Wing - is a terrific, rare tropical from southeast Asia with leaves resembling butterflies in flight! This unusual species has variegated, bat-shaped foliage in eye-catching shades of Green. Despite its exotic appearance, it's one of the easiest plants I grow! Freshly-picked seeds are rarely seen for sale.
Christia Vespertilionis (L.f) Bakh.f All Green butterfly wing plant - the Green Butterfly Wing - is a terrific, rare tropical from southeast Asia with leaves resembling butterflies in flight! Freshly-picked seeds are rarely seen for sale. The Red Butterfly Wing grows about 2 feet tall, with slender, arching stems from which the unusual leaves are suspended. These "wings" are 2 to 4 inches wide. They tend to fold downward at night, and open up during the day! When the plant is mature, it starts making small, whitish blooms along the tops of the shoots. The plant is reportedly used as a medicinal herb, but i grow it strictly for its cool-looking foliage! The Green Butterfly Wing is a tropical species that tolerates warm conditions well. I believe it may decline in temperatures below 50 degrees F (10°C). Fortunately it grows great indoors, and doesn't need a large pot. It likes bright shade or filtered sunlight. It may need protection from strong sun exposure. Grow in a well-draining soil mix that is kept evenly moist (but not soggy). Over about 40% humidity is recommended. In the right conditions, it is an easy, low-maintenance plant.
Hope to have plants for sale later and also Christia Obcordata - Butterfly Plant or Swallowtail Plant for sale too in Spring 2021
It is often confused with the Christia Obcordata - Butterfly Plant or Swallowtail Plant
Listing is for FRESH USA grown Seeds
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Note: Mail is taking over 2 weeks within USA in many locations and over 3 weeks outside USA. If you want a tracking number for USA purchase its $4.00, International Tracking is $35
NOTE: will not send to mail forwarding services unless you purchase additional tracking number
Fresh real seeds - Not fake Chinese seeds!
Unlike the purple/green and red butterflies, the Marble butterfly has the unique patterned leaves just like the wings of a butterfly. It is pleasing to the eyes to see its pattern change from a single maroon stripe on a bright green leaf to deeper color stripe pattern as it grows. The yellow-red color of the mature leaves is also amazing.
Will send how to germinate the seeds quickly instructions - Most people have success in less then a WEEK!
General Plant Information
Family: Fabaceae
Genus: Christia
Origin: Native to Southeast Asia and Brazil.
Plant type: An ornamental, herbaceous and perennial plant
Life cycle: Perennial
Days to Germinate: 7 Days to 6 weeks
Height: 1-2 Metres
Sun Requirements: Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Medium to High
Inflorescence type: Raceme
It is often confused with the Christia Vespertilionis/Cespertilionis or Obcordata - the Red Wing Butterfly / Bat Wing / Bat grass
