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Grains of Paradise - Live Starter Plants - Aframomum Melegueta - Grow Your Own Edible Garden Spices Herbs

$21.97
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    The Grains of Paradise Plant (Aframomum melegueta) is a striking tropical perennial native to West Africa, celebrated for both its ornamental appeal and its aromatic seed pods. Belonging to the ginger family, it features lush, lance-shaped green leaves that grow upright in graceful clumps, creating a vibrant display reminiscent of its botanical relatives. Mature plants produce clusters of small, tubular white or pinkish flowers close to the soil line, followed by pods containing the tiny reddish-brown seeds known as “grains of paradise.” These seeds have a peppery, warm aroma that gives the plant its fame across centuries of culinary and cultural use.

    Thriving in warm, humid environments, Aframomum melegueta flourishes as an eye-catching foliage plant or an exotic addition to tropical gardens and greenhouses. It performs well in containers and can be grown indoors in bright, indirect light or outdoors in filtered sun. With regular watering and consistently moist, well-drained soil, this elegant species rewards growers with steady, lush growth and occasional flowering when mature. The plant’s bold form and vibrant leaves make it a distinctive centerpiece in any tropical-themed setting, evoking the lush greenery of African rainforests.

    1. Warranty

    All Wekiva Foliage plants come with a 30 day warranty. If your plant is damaged during delivery, please contact us within 48 hours.

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    Over 50 Years In The Foliage Industry

    Wekiva Foliage is located in the heart of Wekiva Springs in Apopka, Florida. We have been specializing in growing landscape and indoor plants for over 20 years and have been in the foliage industry for over 50 years.

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    "This is the first time I've ever ordered plants online, so I had no idea what to expect. When I saw the description of 'comes in a 4" growers' pot' I figured I'd be getting some fairly small plants--nope! The bamboo palms were fully 2' tall from root to top leaf, and perfectly healthy. All 5 plants were VERY well secured in their box, to the point that the bottom layer was even spray-foamed to the cardboard! I couldn't ask for a better experience and I'm so excited to see these plants grow. Five stars!"

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    "This is SO BEAUTIFUL! Packaging was perfect and efficient, plant was in excellent condition. I'm in love with this plant and I will definitely order more."

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