Ochroma lagopus RARE Balsa Tree Seeds Fast Grower Attracts Butterflies

Description

Ochroma lagopus / pyramidale
Pillow Tree
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Look no further for the perfect conversation plant. A fast grower that makes the wood very light weight also know as balsa wood. Snow white flowers look spectacular against the backdrop of gray bark. These large flowers burst forth in the late afternoon and will close by nest morning. The flowers contain a pool of nectar that attracts many different pollinators. Fruit follows with long cones of silk-like wool that is used in to make expensive pillows. Large, drooping, elephant ear-shaped leaves provide the perfect background to the snow white flowers.
Fun Facts:
Also known as Balsa wood and is actually less dense than cork
Flowers are generally pollinated at night by nocturnal species
Most balsa wood is produced in Ecuador
Balsa is classified as a hardwood species even though the wood s soft
The word Balsa originated from the Spanish word for raft
=====Seed is a live perishable  product
All sales are Final
Research if needed prior to purchase -Its up to you to AVOID disappointments and misunderstandings by reading the listing - provided growing instructions/label and germination time frame/
seeds DO NOT germinate in a few days or sometimes even weeks and may not be at the same time- this is normal in nature---
If you have questions ASK- If you need help ASK
For experienced gardeners only – Many seeds will not germinate fast and require much patience and good care-especially tropical and tree seed. Seed growing is meant to be a fun experience- -for those beginners that want to try anyway do so at your own risk – that’s what gardening is about
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: Orders over from will be shipped with tracking, Orders Under will be shipped by the least expensive USPS way/ economy standard or first class
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We are a seed company that sells to experienced gardeners. If you are new to planting / gardening, take time to research what you are buying. ALL SEED SALES ARE FINAL!
We are not responsible for gardeners’ success- WE DO NOT Guarantee that you as a gardener will be able to grow any particular seed. This is standard in the industry. We do not guarantee germination success but always send the very best viable seeds most of which are being tested and grown ourselves in our own greenhouses.
All Seed counts are approximate. Sometimes you will get a few extra, sometimes there may be a missing one. Seeds vary in size and appearance. Some 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.
The liability of seller is limited to the cost of the seed itself only. Some seeds do not come up right away and may take several months – PAY attention to your germination time frames and do not contact us with complaints after short periods of time. We give you all the tools for success from the start so research if needed. By completing a purchase buyer is agreeing 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.