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Ma-huang (Ephedra sinica) potted seedling, organic
$8.50
Family: Joint Fir (Ephedraceae)
Hardy to Zones 3 to 9
Evergreen perennial paleo-herb. Dioecious–both male and female plants must be present in order to make seed. Both male and female plants are used interchangeably for medicinal purposes. Native to the steppes of Northern China, Ma-huang prospers in full sun, dry soils, and is quite cold-tolerant (our patch bravely survived an 18 inch snow cover that occurred during a particularly cold Southern Oregon winter). Preparation of the right microsite is particularly important for a plant of this nature, which must maintain a dry, warm crown during the growing season lest the crown begin to rot. The best preparation is to spread about 4 inches of sand on the surface, then plant the ma-huang through the sand, with its roots down in the mineral soil and sand all around the crown. This excellent drainage and the reflection of the sun up onto the plant will greatly improve the health, growth and survivability of ma-huang. Traditional usage: TCM, the tea is used as a bronchial dilator for treating asthma. CNS stimulant. Overdose can be dangerous. Space plants 3 feet apart.
Potted seedling, 4-inch deep pot, the aerial parts are about 6 inches, these are unsexed, seedgrown individuals, Certified Organically grown
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Alexander (verified owner) –
I am so happy to have finally been lucky enough to see the email go out about these this year. I got four. I planted them in 1 gallon pots, with organic soil. Topped with 2 inches of sand, and an initial watering. Thank you so much for making this beautiful plant medicine available to us!! We appreciate you.
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Jean Mosbrook (verified owner) –
Should I transplant these plants in strait sand box sand, should I add any compost at all underneath four inches of sand? Can there be regular soil under 4 inches of sand?
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Brice Marty (verified owner) –
Hi,
I’m not sure but, you say to spread sand and plant them in it. But :
– do you just spread the sand on a flat organic field, or do you dig a “trench” before putting sand in it ?
– do you plant the roots of ephedra in the sand or deeply in the organic soil (I now they don’t like nutrients ^^)
Thank you !
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Gavin McClure –
Hello Richo, ordered 4 plants and they arrived beautifully. I repotted them and they looked healthy and strong then my cat ate them. I think 2 will pull through but if you have any left over please let me know, I’m on the waitlist.
Thanks!
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Holin Crux –
love this! will you have in stock again soon? either this or the seeds?
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Belinda Phongsavane (verified owner) –
My Ma-huang is amazing. It has taken time to grow, but I do love it. I would love to purchase more and wish I had.
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Extremely Rare!!!!
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Great plant, Very hard to get due to availability and extreme popularity!!!
Been on waiting list for over a year.
Expect to wait a great deal of times.
Care for it like a cactus, succulent
and a tropical. Better on the dry side for the soil and roots, but cool humid
One the stems.
It’s a picky finicky plant. Don’t recommend freezing temperatures, but it likes cool humid (on above ground parts) and warm and dry on the roots.
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Real Treasure!
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Hard to grow
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rare
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💰 Pricey
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