Yerba Mate Live Plants – Ilex paraguariensis | 4–6 Inches Tall | Set of 2 Rooted Plants | Ships Without Pot | Tropical Evergreen Herbal Tea Plant

Grow your own traditional herbal tea plant with this set of 2 live Yerba Mate (Ilex paraguariensis) starter plants. Measuring approximately 4–6 inches tall, these healthy young plants are carefully prepared for shipping without pots to reduce transplant stress. Native to South America, Yerba Mate is a beautiful evergreen shrub or small tree prized for its glossy green foliage, which is traditionally harvested for making herbal tea. These starter plants are perfect for containers, greenhouses, patios, or warm-climate gardens. As they mature with proper care, they develop dense branching and abundant foliage. You will receive healthy plants similar in size and condition to those shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 2 live Yerba Mate starter plants
✔️ Height: approximately 4–6 inches
✔️ Shipped without nursery pots (protected root balls)
✔️ Healthy, rooted plants
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

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

💡 Care Tip: After arrival, plant into a well-draining container or garden bed and keep the soil consistently moist while the roots establish. Protect young plants from frost and sudden temperature changes, and provide partial sun for healthy early growth.