HOG PLUM/JAMAICAN RED COAT PLUM 5 FRESH CUTTINGS UP TO 9.0" LONG + 1 EXTRA FREE

Description: MORE INFORMATION ON STARTING YOUR CUTTINGS IN DISTILLED WATER OR SOIL: They can be started directly in the ground if you have good soil that drains well but I recommend starting them in a large plastic pot/container (3 to 5 gallons) with a good quality well draining potting soil that you can purchase at your local garden store. This will allow for easy transplanting later when the cuttings begin to produce new buds/leaves. Make sure the soil remains moist (but do not sit it in standing water which can promote rotting) The cutting should be stuck at about a 60 degree angle into the soil, with about 1/3 to 2/3rds of the cutting below the soil The pot should be placed somewhere that the cutting can can receive semi-sun/semi-shade conditions. In other words, you don't want the cutting to dry out too fast or it may not have enough time to develop roots. This is a plant that can photosynthesize directly from the bark until leaves are produced. You will not need to use rooting hormone on the root end of the cutting but you may do so if you feel so inclined. Alternatively, cuttings can be started in a glass of distilled water. Place the root end of the cutting in a glass or container of water. Submerge about 2 to 3 inches of the cutting below the level of the water. Place the water near a sunny window where it can receive a fair amount of sunlight (AN EAST FACING WINDOW IS GOOD). Change the water every 3 to 4 days or at the first sign of the water losing it's clarity so that it doesn't grow any algae. After about 1 to 3 weeks you should see what appears to be tiny, white, worm like projections that will be only about 1/16ths of an inch (about 2 mm) growing out from the root end of the cuttings. After these many tiny white roots are visible you can then gently (without damaging the roots) place the cutting in a plastic container with a good quality well draining potting soil. Prepare the hole before placing the cutting in the soil. DO NOT damage the tiny roots when you place the cutting in the soil (they are very delicate). Again, keep the soil moist in a semi-sunny location. Eventually you will start seeing tiny buds on the surface of the cutting that will indicate new growth. When new small branches with tiny leaves become evident you can gently transplant the cuttings. Again, transplant carefully so that you DO NOT DISTURB THE ROOTS. Young Hog plum cuttings have very delicate roots and can be shocked and easily killed if the delicate new root system is damaged. Generally, depending on your conditions you should start seeing tiny bud/leaves sprouting within 2 to 3 months (depending on your state/location) but if you are getting cooler temperatures in your area it may take longer in which case you will want to place your pot somewhere that it will get a sunny exposure to stay warm. In tropical/subtropical climates, new leaf production can often be seen within a month. Hog Plum goes through a senescence during the winter time when it will have a tendency to drop all of it's leaves so don't be surprised if it starts to produce leaves then suddenly they drop off. This is normal for Hog Plum during the winter months when the tree will become bare and look like it's dying but it is not. Once root production takes place, the tree will start making new leaves when it senses that spring is in the air. A warm surface or hot floor is fine as this will increase the tendency to root as long as the soil does not become dried out. Generally most cuttings will successfully root and you can check that the cutting is still alive by scraping the bark to see if there is green under the surface which indicates that the cutting is still alive and viable. Hope this helps. HAVE FUN!!! :) Plum trees of the Spondias variety are also known as red mombin, purple mombin, hog plum, ciruela, jocote, huesito, and jobito. They ripen to a red and sometimes a yellow color containing one large seed. Spondias are flowering plants in the cashew family that are native to tropical regions of the Americas and can be found from Mexico to Brazil. They are also very common in most of the Caribbean Islands. Spondias is a rapid growing, deciduous trees with a dense and spreading crown and grows up to 25 m tall (82 feet) and up to 60 cm (24 inches) in trunk diameter. The canopy can be sprawling and spread over as much as a 65 foot area if left unchecked. The bark is thick but branches can snap easily. Propagation rate from cuttings are almost universally successful because they have the ability to photosynthesize through the bark which will give you an excellent chance of getting more than one tree from cuttings. In the Islands such as Jamaica where I lived for a number of years, the trees are used as a live edible fence providing both a boundary between properties as well as a delightful fruit/food source for everyone. This is a tree that is very independent and can be grown in all 50 states provided you bring the plants indoors if the temperature will drop below 40 degrees F. Here in Florida my (in the ground) established tree has survived temperatures in the low to mid 30's without any provided protection during colder Florida winters. Of course in Florida these temperatures are typically not sustained for long periods or the tree would no doubt suffer frost damage since it is still considered a tropical/subtropical tree. Newly planted spondias trees grown outdoors (especially in dry climates) should be watered every other day for the first week or two then 1 to 2 times a week for the first couple of months depending on how much rainfall or how dry your location might be. Young trees 1 to 3 years old, once established, should be watered at least once a week if there are 5 or more days of little to no rainfall. Once these trees are over 3 years old they can generally survive semi-drought conditions with very little adverse effects.When the rainy season begins, irrigation can be stopped altogether. Be aware that Spondias are adapted to climates with a seasonal dry period during the year so it is not unusual to see them lose all or most of their leaves. In Florida during the winter they drop all of their leaves then new leaf production begins in the spring with tiny flowers after the rainy season (April showers) announcing the advent of fruit production on the way!! (YAAAYYY!!) Hog plum can grow well in containers provided you give them adequate space for good root development. An 18 to 24" diameter, preferably glazed pot at least 20" in height with good drainage holes is suitable so that you can move your plant indoors if you live in a cold climate. If grown in pots the soil should be lightly soaked (do not over-water as this will cause root rot and kill your tree) such that the top 2 inches of the soil are dry before watering again. If you plan on container growing, depending on how much foliage your plant has, as well as the light it receives where the plant is situated, will dictate how often you will need to water. Hog plum can be eaten fresh off the tree out of hand (often seen in the islands) or they can be juiced, made into desserts, or stewed with sugar and made into jams. The young leaves can be consumed raw or cooked and eaten like a vegetable. I have heard in Jamaica that the young shoots tastes like cassava and can be eaten raw or boiled. The seeds, although hard are supposed to be edible but I have never heard how they can be prepared for anyone else other than livestock (LOL). Unripe fruits can be pickled and used similar to olives. Apparently this tree can also be used as a survival tree. In the absence of fresh water, one can supposedly obtain and drink water from the roots of the tree itself although I have not tried this nor do I recommend anyone do so. The tree is also reputed to have medicinal properties that have been utilized in traditional medicine. Please note that I am not an MD and I am not making any medical claims or recommendations. This information is provided solely for the purpose of education about the cultural use of this plant and the supposed benefits that some people have derived from its medicinal use. Medicinally it has been used for low back pain, rheumatism, digestive tract ailments, angina, sore throat, malarial fever diarrhea, urethritis, stomach pains, colds, dysentery, laryngitis, opthalmia and many other ailments too numerous to mention. Ashes from the roots have even been used in the making of home made soap. The wood has been used to make boxes, posts for fences and even tool handles. This is clearly a very versatile tree that has been used extensively in different cultures and would make an excellent addition to your landscape as a low maintenance fruiting tree. HOPE YOU ORDER SOME CUTTINGS SO YOU CAN ENJOY THIS TREE AS MUCH AS I HAVE!! :) PLEASE NOTE THAT I PREFER NOT TO SHIP TO HAWAII, PUERTO RICO, OR INTERNATIONALLY DUE TO THE RISK OF THE CUTTINGS NOT SURVIVING THE JOURNEY. IF YOU WISH TO COVER THE COST OF EXPEDITED SHIPPING YOU CAN MESSAGE ME AND WE CAN DISCUSS THOSE OPTIONS BUT I CAN NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR LOSSES DUE TO USPS OR OTHER SHIPPING CARRIER SERVICES THAT DO NOT DELIVER ON TIME RESULTING IN THE LOSS OF YOUR CUTTINGS. THAT SITUATION IS NOT FAIR TO YOU THE BUYER AND IT IS NOT FAIR TO ME AS A SELLER WHO WANTS MY BUYERS TO BE SUCCESSFUL WITH THEIR PLANTS/TREES. I make every effort to ship out cuttings as soon as payment is received. Please note that orders received after a Wednesday will be shipped out the following Monday in an effort to prevent cuttings from sitting in the postal service over a weekend which might further delay delivery. I do not provide hot packs so be mindful of cold temperatures in your area. I ship cuttings via USPS PRIORITY MAIL 2 to 3 day delivery with tracking that is available upon request but unfortunately, sometimes the postal service still does not deliver on time and packages do sometimes get lost. Please try to understand, this is something that is out of my control. If your plant arrives damaged beyond saving, please message me with pictures of both your package and plant immediately so that I may correct the problem as soon as possible. There is no need to leave negative feedback as I always try to answer questions or concerns on a very timely basis, sometimes within minutes of being messaged. Your satisfaction is my greatest concern and I will do everything possible to make things right. GOOD LUCK AND HAPPY GARDENING :)

Price: 36 USD

Location: Cape Coral, Florida

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