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Hibiscus - Chief Kubo's Pride (Abelmoschus manihot) Salad Tree 4"

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Hibiscus - Chief Kubo's Pride (Abelmoschus manihot) Salad Tree 4"
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🌟 Chief Kubo’s Pride (Abelmoschus manihot) – Tropical Greens & Beauty in a Starter Size! 🌱🌸

Bring tropical charm and edible abundance into your garden with Chief Kubo’s Pride, also known as Edible Hibiscus or Salad Tree. Shipped in a 4-inch container, this young plant is the perfect way to start your collection—ready to grow into a lush, show-stopping perennial that provides both vibrant beauty and nutritious greens.


🌿 Quick Facts

Feature Details
Botanical Name Abelmoschus manihot
Common Names Edible Hibiscus, Salad Tree, Bele
Plant Type Perennial leafy green & ornamental
Sale Size 4-inch pot
Mature Height & Width 6–8 ft (can be pruned smaller)
USDA Zones 9–11
Sun Requirements Full to partial sun
Cold Hardiness Protect below 35°F
Growth Habit Upright, branching perennial with hibiscus-like blooms
Spacing 3–5 ft apart, or grow in larger containers

🍃 Edible & Ornamental Highlights

  • Leaves: Mild, spinach-like greens with a silky texture—fantastic sautéed, in soups, or fresh in salads.
  • Flowers: Big, hibiscus-style blooms add beauty and a subtle tangy flavor.
  • Harvest: In warm zones, you’ll enjoy nearly year-round greens once plants are established.
  • Nutrition: Leaves are packed with vitamins A & C and plant-based protein.

🌱 Top Benefits

  • Culinary Value – a staple leafy green in Pacific Island and Asian cuisines.
  • Garden Beauty – striking foliage and tropical flowers.
  • Wildlife Friendly – pollinator-attracting blooms.
  • Cultural Legacy – treasured as “Bele” in Pacific cultures and used in Chinese herbal medicine.

Planting & Care (4" Starter Size)

  • Transplanting: Move your 4" plant into a 1–3 gallon container or garden bed soon after arrival to encourage fast growth.
  • Soil: Rich, well-draining soil works best.
  • Watering: Keep consistently moist while young; avoid letting the small pot dry out.
  • Mulch: Add mulch around the base (but not touching the stem) to conserve moisture.
  • Pruning: Pinch back tips for bushier growth as it matures.

⚠️ Note on 4” Size Plants: These smaller plants dry out more quickly during shipping and after transplanting. We recommend upgrading to 1-gallon or larger if available for faster establishment and easier care.


🪴 Container & Indoor Growing

  • Easily adaptable to pots—start in 1 gallon and size up as it grows.
  • Indoors, place near a bright south or west-facing window.
  • Rotate regularly for even growth.

⚠️ Shipping Disclaimer

If the size of this plant is 4", it is most ideal to ship to Florida, the Southeastern US & Texas. We use UPS Ground shipping only and cannot always guarantee the quality of plants shipped outside of our regional zone (we are located in Florida). Buyer understands that it may not arrive in optimal conditions when shipped to northern or western states, especially during peak heat or cold seasonal weather.


🌟 Is This Size Right for You?

✅ Best For:

  • Budget-friendly way to try Chief Kubo’s Pride
  • Gardeners who want to nurture a young plant from the start
  • Container growers

❌ Not Ideal For:

  • Those wanting faster harvests (choose 1-gal or larger instead)
  • Long-distance shipping to colder or hotter climates (4” plants are more sensitive)

Add Exotic Beauty & Edible Greens to Your Garden

Start small but grow big! Order your Chief Kubo’s Pride in a 4-inch container today and enjoy a plant that nourishes, beautifies, and connects you to centuries of culinary tradition. 🌱✨


📍 Local Pickup

Available at GreenDreams Nursery!

18709 US Hwy. 41, Spring Hill, FL 34610

Tues–Fri 9AM–5PM | Sat 8AM–3PM

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE PURCHASING LIVE PLANTS:
*Please be advised that our online store selections are NOT available for pickup at our retail location in Spring Hill, Florida.

Inventory for our online store is located at a separate facility and are priced and handled exclusively for packaging & shipping.
Click here to learn more about our Spring Hill, FL retail nursery location
, including countless more nursery selections ready for pickup - larger sizes and wider variety of plants not suitable for nationwide delivery.
 

1. Shipping Stress: Transportation can be stressful for plants, particularly when they spend several days in a confined, dark environment. It’s common for plants to experience leaf drop during this period. Rest assured, most plants typically recover quickly and thrive with minimal aftercare. However, some may need extra attention, love, and care, requiring appropriate watering and exposure to gentle light post-unboxing.
 

2. Potential Physical Damage: Despite our dedicated efforts to ensure that your plants are securely packaged, they may incur damage during shipping and handling by UPS. Rest assured, our shipping team is committed to packing your selections with utmost care and precision to minimize any potential harm.

  • For significant box damage, please reach out to UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

  • For minor damages, such as a broken branch or stem, we advise allowing the plant time to recover and regenerate with proper care and attention.
     

3. Long-Distance Shipping Considerations: Orders shipped over long distances, particularly to the western US, may take 3 - 5 business days to arrive due to various factors, including agricultural inspections in Arizona, California, and Texas. Such extended transit times can be particularly challenging for tender, young plants, affecting their quality due to prolonged confinement.

  • We take additional measures during packaging to facilitate a swift recovery of the plants upon unboxing.

  • Initial extra care and attention might be required over the first few weeks post-transport.
     

For further guidance, kindly review our detailed policies on returns and refunds, as well as our comprehensive plant care guide. We appreciate your understanding and patience in nurturing your new plants.

 

🌿 Important Shipping Information

Please take a moment to review our shipping protocols designed to ensure your plants arrive in optimal condition.

  • Countdown Clock: At the top of our online store, you'll notice a countdown clock. This tool helps communicate our weekly shipping schedule, providing clarity on when you can expect your orders to be dispatched.

  • Shipping Schedule: Our nursery, located in the heart of Central Florida, ships orders once weekly, every Monday. This is a strategic decision to prevent packages from being stationary over the weekends, ensuring that our plants travel as swiftly as possible across the country, even reaching as far as California.

  • Shipping Method: At present, we offer ground shipping rates to meet various needs while maintaining the well-being of our plants during transit.

  • Our Dedicated Team: We are a boutique nursery with a passionate team. Our members wear many hats, contributing to shipping, nursery operations, and engaging in valuable local projects. As we blossom and expand, rest assured that enhancing and streamlining our processes remains a priority to serve you better

 

 

 

Terms and Conditions for Purchasing Live Plants

1. Understanding of Shipping Stress

By purchasing live plants from our store, the customer acknowledges that transportation can be stressful for plants. It is common for plants to undergo leaf drop or experience other temporary issues during shipping. However, it is understood that most plants recover quickly with adequate care and attention post-shipping.

2. Awareness of Potential Physical Damage

Customers acknowledge that despite our best efforts in packaging, there may be occurrences of damage during shipping and handling. For substantial damages to the package, customers agree to contact UPS within 30 days to initiate a claim.

3. Acknowledgement of Long-Distance Shipping Considerations

Customers recognize that shipments, especially those directed to the western US, may be subjected to longer shipping durations of 3-5 business days. Customers agree to provide necessary care to the plants, recognizing that the quality of the plants may be affected due to prolonged shipping times.

4. Agreement with Shipping Information and Schedule

Customers, by making a purchase, have reviewed and agreed upon our shipping protocols and schedules. They acknowledge the presence of a countdown clock on the website and our once-weekly shipping policy every Monday, recognizing the rationale behind avoiding weekend layovers for the plants.

5.Extreme Weather Conditions

Customers acknowledge that our store is not responsible for damage or loss of live plants due to extreme weather conditions during transit and delivery. This includes exposure to cold or freezing temperatures during the winter months and extreme heat during the summer. We provide tracking information when orders are processed every Monday to ensure customers are aware of the delivery schedule. It is the customer's responsibility to prevent packages from being left outside in conditions that may cause damage. Our store does not accept responsibility for any adverse effects caused by weather conditions beyond our control.

6. No Refund Policy

Customers agree that refunds are only processed under exceptional circumstances. Our store will not be held responsible for poor plant choices relative to location suitability, extreme conditions during and/or post-shipment, and improper post-purchase plant care.

7. Responsibility of Care

Upon purchase, customers agree to assume full responsibility for the ongoing care of the plants. This includes, but is not limited to, appropriate watering, exposure to suitable light, and adherence to specific care instructions pertinent to each plant type.

8. Consent

By proceeding with this purchase, customers consent to all the terms and conditions stated above, confirming understanding and agreement to all stipulations mentioned.

These terms and conditions aim to ensure clarity, mutual understanding, and agreement between the seller and the customer to facilitate a smooth transaction and foster a positive customer experience.

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