Description: Chicle -Manakara zapata An evergreen tropical tree native to tropical Mexico and Central America with glossy dark green leaves about 4” long. The tree yields the common, milky-white latex used to make of chewing gum. It can be tapped every other year and was used by the Mayans for gum. It blooms white flowers followed by a brownish fruit about 2-4.” Fun Facts: 1. One of the most interesting and desirable of all tropical fruit trees 2. Also known as Sapodilla 3. Believed to be native to the Yucatan and possibly other nearby parts of southern Mexico 4. It is thought to have been cultivated since ancient times Thanks for looking! Because Seed is a perishable product all sales have to be final. No Returns or Refunds can be accepted- We appreciate your understanding===== Some seeds require some experience in growing. We provide germination guidance and recommend that you do some research before ordering if you feel unsure. Growing plants from seed is supposed to be fun. Sometimes it is successful and sometimes not- this is the way it is with gardening. Because we are not there to plant them, we cannot be responsible for germination failure due to improper planting or climate conditions or for any other reason. We will always send you viable seeds and are always here to help you along the way. =====Most Seeds DO NOT germinate in a few days or even weeks or months and may not be at the same time- this is normal in nature =====When Germinating seeds – FOLLOW instructions provided. All varieties have growing instructions. We recommend that alternate methods not be used. No refunds or replacements provided. Do not use paper towel method. This will lead to molds and rot and failure of germination.===== Plants with the same common name MOST LIKELY will be different botanically. Be aware of scientific name. The scientific name is what is being sold. Some seeds are extremely tiny – some are large. Some are flakes, round, hard, soft, or concave. This is how they look -this is how nature made them -this is normal. =====Since Seed is a live perishable product =All sales are Final The pictures or videos are representative only - seeds are exactly as described here produced by professional growers – = = =All Seed counts are approximate. Sometimes you will get a few extra, sometimes there may be one missing. It’s up to you to AVOID disappointments and misunderstandings by reading the listing and provided growing instructions/label - and having proper expectations as well as understanding germination time frame. = = =Terms and conditions --- PLEASE READ: Due to the constantly rising shipping rates, and depending on seed sizes, small seed or single pack orders will be shipped by the least expensive USPS way/ economy standard or first class. TRACKING may not be provided at our discretion so we can keep overall seed prices as low as possible = = =BE SURE that complete and correct shipping information/addresses are provided and in the correct format--- BEFORE placing order. Be sure Apt - suite or lot number is provided ON the address line. All orders with address problems or that are incomplete or cannot be confirmed by USPS will have to be canceled= = =The liability of seller is limited to the cost of the seed itself only. = = =By completing a purchase buyer agrees to these terms. NOTE: We are a small family business. We do not use expensive, glossy packaging- all seeds are hand packed, with care, on demand with label and growing instructions.
Price: 10.88 USD
Location: Willis, Texas
End Time: 2024-11-11T16:23:26.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Serendipity Seeds
Plant Form: Seed
Season of Interest: all
Type: Seeds
Climate: Sub-tropical, Tropical
Watering: Medium
Genus: manilkara
Common Name: chicle
Sunlight: Partial Shade-sun
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 9 (20 to 30 °F)
Cultivating Difficulty: Hard
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Available Variations
Color: 5 seeds
Price: 10.88 USD
Available Quantity: 13
Quantity Sold: 3