2 Live Yerba Mate Plants – Ilex paraguariensis | 4–6 Inches Tall | Ships Bare Root | Tropical Evergreen Tea Plant | Container Friendly

Grow your own traditional tea plant with this set of 2 live Yerba Mate starter plants, each measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall and shipped bare root (no pot). These healthy young plants are ideal for containers, greenhouses, patios, or tropical gardens. Yerba Mate is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy foliage, which can be harvested from mature plants to prepare the traditional South American herbal tea.

These are young starter plants that require time to establish before producing abundant foliage. With proper care, warmth, and humidity, Yerba Mate develops into an attractive evergreen plant that is both ornamental and functional. You will receive healthy plants similar in size and quality to those shown, while listing photos may display mature specimens.

You will receive:

✔️ 2 live Yerba Mate starter plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped bare root (no pot)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plants
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Yerba Mate
Botanical Name: Ilex paraguariensis
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil rich in organic matter
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 15–30 feet (smaller when container grown and pruned)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in rich, well-draining soil and keep evenly moist while the plants establish. Provide bright filtered light and protect from frost. Light pruning encourages bushier growth and increased leaf production as the plants mature.