AKA: Assai Palm     Native range: Brazil to Venezuela, Guyana     Synonym:Euterpe bradiocarpa     Synonym:Euterpe beardii     Synonym:Euterpe cuatrecasana         This is the genuine Açaí palm, a very tropical palm from Brazil. ~Açaí Palm~ Euterpe oleracea
You are bidding on * live starter plant seedlings with vigorous root systems * inches tall with * leaves born and growing in a  small container for ease of transplant.
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The Açaí fruit, a small, round, black-purple drupe about 1/4 inch (7–10 mm) in diameter, similar in appearance and     size to a small grape but with less pulp, is produced in branched inflorescence of 700 to 900 fruits. Two crops of fruit are produced each year. The fruit has a single large seed     about 7–10 mm in diameter. The skin of the ripe fruits is a deep purple color, or green, depending on the kind of Açaí and its maturity.	Hardiness: USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)  The species Euterpe oleracea, called Açaí Palm is famous for its anti-oxidant     qualities of the fruit juice and as a host of many health benefits - from weight loss, to increased energy and lower cholesterol. This magical palm is very ornamental, with     multiple branches. The Açaí palm is a fast grower with multiple clumping stems. It has pinnate leaves that start from a prominent crownshaft that is reddish color. It has     adapted to live in periodically waterlogged and flooded soils by developing special root structures called pneumatophores. The Açaí palm will take full sun as it matures, it     also likes high humidity.     The Açaí     berries are harvested as food. In a study of three traditional Caboclo populations in the Amazon region of Brazil, Açaí palm was described as the most important plant species     because the fruit makes up such a major component of diet (up to 42% of the total food intake by weight) and is economically valuable in the region (Murrieta et al., 1999).       The round dark purple fruits are largely used worldwide for juices, energetic food, smoothies, ice     cream, etc. Açaí stems can be used as pillars for small houses, and the leaves can be used to cover the roof. The heart of this palm  is also the primary species used for     canned palm hearts. It's pretty fast growing so it can replace the cut canes in a few years. Açaí palms, since it clusters, can go on living to be harvested later. The juice     is extracted from the small round fruit which is purple in color. The seeds are soaked in water to soften the thin outer shell. The seeds are then squeezed and strained to produce     a dense purple liquid of incomparable flavor. This liquid is served ice cold with sugar and tapioca flour. As Açaí deteriorates rapidly after harvest, its raw material is generally only available outside the immediate growing region as juice or     fruit pulp that has been frozen, dried, or freeze-dried. However, several companies now manufacture juices, health drinks, yogurts, and sorberts made from Açaí berries, often     in combination with other fruits.
The juice and pulp of Açaí fruits (Euterpe oleracea) are frequently used in various juice blends, smoothies,     sodas, and other beverages. In northern Brazil, Açaí (or jussara, which is one of the fruit's common folk names) is traditionally served in gourds called "cuias" with     tapioca and, depending on the local preference, can be consumed either salty or sweet. Açaí has become popular in southern Brazil where it is consumed cold as "Açaí in     the bowl", mostly mixed with granola - a fad where açai is considered as an energizer. Açaí is also widely consumed in Brazil as an ice cream flavor or juice.	Açaí is cultivated in humid regions, specially along with rainforests. It needs high temperatures,     rich organic soil, and high moisture. Açaí palms will grow better with some shade and slow wind. Açaí palms live in seasonally flooded habitats and along water margins.     Excellent landscaping palm if given a lot of water, Açaí thrives in Brazilian swamps. High in its needs for heat and water, Açaí palms tend to yellow and grow slowly with     insufficient water. It flowers throughout the year and the harvesting season is usually from July to December. It produces both female and male flowers which are quite small and     are brown to purple in color.
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When you order a plant we assume you are prepared to care for it. It is your responsibility to know how to care  for the plant. Do some research before they arrive or seek experienced help.  Small plants need protection from many things, wind, sun, dry-out. They do well just in the garage or living  room. They need good light but not sunlight (full sun will burn small plants). Small pots dry-out easily. Just sitting in a shallow tray of water works  well. The idea is to keep the plants from dehydrating. Be careful if you decide to re-pot.  Re-potting voids any warranty. Plants are easily damaged with new/different mix. Use NO fertilizers (this may kill your plants).  Proper care is critical upon arrival. Live Plants are NOT GUARANTEED  to survive under your care. DO NOT expect any live plant to be GUARANTEED to remain alive. Plants are NOT GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE after you begin Care! Live arrival is guaranteed,  eternal survival is up to you.  IF YOU are NOT able to provide PROPER CARE, PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT plant to be GUARANTEED after it perishes. NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT. Please Do NOT email me a week after potting your plant, and make a claim it arrived damaged. If you repot your plant after delivery, all warranties are voided and no replacement is offered. All  photos must be as arrived in original condition as received (in the box and packed as delivered). If repotted, you are responsible for the condition of the plant. NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT. Not every plant that I grow survives, and I am aware of that and accept the risk when I order. This is the risk that you as the buyer accept, because there is no way to know what kind  of conditions it will endure in the trip to your door. My responsibility ends when a live plant is delivered to your door. You are agreeing to these terms when you make this purchase from this listing.	LIVE PLANTS ARE PERISHABLE. There is the risk when you grow plants that they may die.  LIVE PLANTS are PERISHABLE, guaranteed not to live forever. US orders ONLY are GUARANTEED for LIVE ARRIVAL . All International orders are shipped at the BUYER's  RISK! From delivery confirmation, you have only 48 hours from delivery confirmation to make any claim. All claims need to be supported with Photos of the damaged plant(s) as packed/unpacked, the box if damaged, the packing materials and any documents. I am very reasonable and understanding, anything can happen to small plants in transit, for this reason uninsurable. The expense to send it to you is most of your payment. To send any replacements, I try to piggy back with your next order. Replacement is not an option for CUSTOMS SEIZURE. ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USDA CERTIFIED WITHIN THE U.S. - USDA and USPS fees  are included in the actual cost of shipping and Handling. Please do not leave a 1 or 2 in my detailed seller ratings for postage fees or any  reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.   Please contact me before eBay if you have any issue. I am the one  who can help you. Do not open any case for any reason really because I will block you from any further purchases. I ship items the best and least expensive option. These are coming from Hawaii.  The only thing inexpensive here in Hawaii are my items!! I do ship all my items promptly via best method. If you feel  like the combined shipping fee is wrong, please wait to be invoiced and check back with me! I value your business and  will work diligently to keep you satisfied. I am very generous and reasonable with reasonable people, just ask.
my dog Taz will fetch your email to me If you are dissatisfied with the item for any reason, please contact me before leaving a negative or neutral comment. I want you to be satisfied! Mahalo iâ `oe no ke kipa `ana mai. E kipa mai hou!	Rare Seeds Fresh Highest  Quality When you receive your seeds, you have only 7 days to make any claim. Once planted, seeds can NOT be returned and no refund is offered. All seed sales are final. There are no germination guarantees. Seller warrants seed to be of the variety and quantity advertised. Safe delivery is guaranteed and seeds lost or damaged during shipment will be replaced at seller's expense. Claims must be made within 7 days of shipment. All other replacements, refunds, returns and exchanges will be  made at the sole discretion of the seller.   Seed is a live product which depends on many important related grower skills such as proper planting time, seed depth, type of soil, irrigation, proper use of fertilizers, weed controls, fungicides, insecticides, disease free soil, and  reasonable weather conditions during the growing period. Germination is affected by such factors as temperature, moisture content, light intensity and contamination of planting media. These factors are totally out of the seller's control and are the buyer's responsibility and risk. Consequentially,  the seller cannot unconditionally guarantee seed to perform properly regardless of conditions or the buyer's methods or mistakes..
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