Plants ordered today will be shipped in Spring 2023.
Mandrake, officinarum (Mandragora officinarum) potted plant, organic
$14.00
Please note. These are small plants in standard pots. Mandrake goes dormant easily. Sold on the basis of a mandrake root in a pot. We cannot guarantee that the plants will be aerial when you get them–sold on the basis of a solid root in a 3-inch pot. Normally we do choose aerial plants to ship, and then they tend to go dormant in the box on the way to the customer, or they go dormant soon after receipt, or they grow actively and make people very happy. Please only order this plant if you will be happy with a dormant root. They re-emerge in season. RAC
Family: Nightshade (Solanaceae )
Hardy to Zones 6 to 10
(Mandragora officinalis) Perennial. Native to southeastern Europe and the Mediterranean. Rare. Traditional usage (TWM): fertility, aphrodisiac, a magical totem, relieve pain, promote sleep. Source of tropane alkaloids–do not ingest. Plant prefers alkaline pH—deep, sandy soils, dry, in the part-shade. The plant begins its vegetative cycle in the midwinter, flowers in the spring, fruits, and goes quickly dormant in the summer, then re-sprouts from beneath the callus in fall or spring. Keep crowns in perfect drainage. I plant mine in deep sand mulch on the shady side of rocks. Flower color is variable, some plants making vibrant purple flowers, others flowering like washed-out lavender. Flower to 16 inches, giving way to green, apple-like fruits that eventually turn yellowish and soft before harvest. The smell is exquisite. Space plants 1 to 2 feet apart.
Potted plant in a standard size pot, certified organically grown
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Anna (verified owner) –
Hello, I just received my mandrake plants and they are dormant. Can you please let me know how to care for them while they are dormant? Do I need to water them and keep them in sunlight? I really want to nurture these plants and I cannot wait to see them emerge. Does that happen in the fall?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Anna, really wish i had a sure-fire answer for you. either pot up to a gallon and hold in moderate conditions, not completely dry, in the semi-shade until re-emergence in feb to march depending on zone. or plant in appropriate sandy soil full sun position and cover crown completely with fast-draining medium and will emerge again late winter to early spring. this can be the best because–then you’ve got it. read the mandrake blog at richo’s blog and watch the mandrake youtubes at strictly, r
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Alexandre –
Boa tarde. Você envia as senentes para o brazil? Será que consigo cultivar aqui?
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Richo Cech –
as pessoas cultivam mandrágora em quase todas as zonas. não podemos enviar sementes para o brasil, são confiscadas pela biossegurança
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Sandy –
So, looking at the zones they prefer, they would survive in New Jersey’s 7A on the coastal plain, correct???
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Richo Cech –
hi sandy, yes, given an open exposure and a fast-draining, alkaline soil i think they would overwinter. or more accurately, flower in the winter. r
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Rochelle –
I live in Zone 4 but would love a mandrake! Do they do well in pots?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Rochelle, Most people do keep them in pots. They do relatively well. Richo
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Richard noel –
Hi,Ricco the majority of my plants are potted outdoors in the summer inside for the winter would either atropa belladonna or mandragora officinails do ok with this method? thanks,Rick
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Richo Cech –
hi richard, this scenario does work for belladonna. since mandrake is a winter grower, it is happiest left outdoors, even if potted, unless your winter is very cold, in which case i would advise moving it outdoors in the very early spring. this stimulates flowering. r
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eve (verified owner) –
In zone 6B the belladonna came back after an especially cold winter. The mandrakes (one Officinalis and one Auntumnalis), whom I have been nurturing for three years with winter indoors were finally moved to a spot in 2021 that I thought could work outside so they could spread out. In a spot that got hot sun for part of the day they went dormant in the summer but sprang back when moved to a shadier spot. The winters before this one might have been fine, but 2021-2022 had lots of 0 degree days and that was way too much for these guys – even with mulch to warm them and near the house. Sigh. Back to the pot scenario, but this time I’ll do a much taller one so the tap root can unfurl nicely. I really want to see these fussy guys bloom. Every time I’ve ordered from Richo, the plants themselves have been wonderful. Big learning curve with this species, though. I think zone 7 might be just fine.
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Richo Cech –
eve, such a good name for someone nurturing a biblical plant, you will see them come back, they have not died, i just know it, keep an eye out on the spot, keep weeds back, top-dress with sand. r
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eve (verified owner) –
That would be amazing. I’m leaving it there and we’ll see! Thanks again!!
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Alison –
Hi there!
Outside of flower color, what’s the difference between this mandrake and Mandragora autumnalis? From what I gather, they’re both true Mandrake roots unlike mayapple.
Thanks!
Alison
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Richo Cech –
hi alison,yes, autumn mandrake and official mandrake are both true mandrakes==mandragora, not some other plant. the autumn mandrake flowers and fruits in the autumn and the official mandrake flowers and fruits in the spring. there are many other differences–the autumn mandrake is smaller, the fruits are half the size, the fruit color is different, the leaves are narrower and savoyed, the seed is only about a fourth the size of the official type–it really goes on and on–they’re very different. r
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Adam Borges (verified owner) –
Hello! I received one of these plants in the spring happy and healthy, and I’m pleased to say that even after some unforeseen circumstances led to its neglect over the summer and fall, it seems to have emerged from dormancy unscathed. I just have some questions about how best to care for it now. For reference: I’m in zone 6 in the Northeast, the plant is in a deep pot of sandy, rocky soil, and it was under cover in a shadehouse up until October when it was brought out and left to get a little sun and rain. The website and book both state that mandrakes usually come up in midwinter, but this one started showing life earlier this month and now has three tiny leaves. Will its early appearance affect its ability to withstand winter? And is there a particular sort of location that would be best to keep it for now? I can’t help but be concerned about the inevitable snow since they like it dry, so I was considering placing the pot in my open air sunroom for shelter. And final question, should mandrakes be watered during this time? I’m far more used to plants that are dormant in the winter, it’s been a bit hard to wrap my head around a totally different cycle. Thank you so much for offering rare and fascinating plants like this and for all the advice!
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Richo Cech –
Hello Adam, Thanks for staying in touch and mandrake is always full of surprises so take my advice with a pinch of salt (or a goblet of syrup). Mandragora officinarum is supposed to rise in January or February and is it emerges early it may well get prematurely burned by snow and frost so that it doesn’t send as much energy to the root as it normally would in a normal growing season whatever that is. So the plant might not develop real quickly although hopefully it’sll get a clue and start showing at the right time next year. Since its potted, just bring it into a cold and dry and sunny spot and don’t let the rains and the snow get to it. The longer it stays aerial the bigger the root is going to get, which in the end will result in flowers in 2 or 3 years, and then in 4 or 5 years the flowers will make fruits and then you’re in, it will probably produce on a yearly basis after that. That is, if you plant it in real dirt because potted mandrakes generally do not reach the size that one gets from planting it in situ. Like your plant, 4 of the 20 or so plants in one of my outdoor patches came up in the autumn this year, ie officinarum emerging at the time when autumnalis is suppiosed to–and all I can think is its a quirk of the odd weather we’ve been having, and in my ipinion it is not a good sign for the mandragora–i don’t expect to get fruits from those premature plants–they made aerials but no flowers–and I doubt they’ll express twice in the year–just not the nature of the beast. i suggest you go to the youtube channel and also richo’s blog and run searches for mandrake videos–there are several of them–they will help. richo
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Alison –
Hi there!
When will the two year old mandrakes be back in stock? I thought I placed my order a few weeks ago but my service must’ve dropped before the order went through.
Thanks!
Alison
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Richo Cech –
Hi Alison, Hit waitlist, we’re about to re-enable this as a less expensive sale on 1-year-old plants. Richo
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Melissa Zolodz (verified owner) –
I received my mandrake plant a few days ago. I opened it right away, gave a little bit of water and placed it on shelve with my seedlings (gets the most light.). It’s been cloudy. The big leave had a bit of yellow and it’s getting more yellow. I’m not sure what to do. It’s been in the 50’s here (lows in high 30’s) so I wasn’t sure if it will be ready to go outside yet.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Melissa,
Thanks for staying in touch. Many of our potted mandrakes are going dormant right now and it appears your’s is, too. At this point I do recommend planting it outdoors in a very fast-draining and alkaline spot. Make sure it is deeply planted–the leaves are going to fall off soon and the root should remain well-seated. Re-emergence will be Jan to March.
Richo
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bebet quiambao –
do you deliver anywhere in the world? im from the Philippines… please? thank you
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Richo Cech –
Hello Bebet, Very sorry, we can ship plants inside the USA only. Richo
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Erica –
Hi there..I was wondering when this might be back in stock? Thank you!
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Richo Cech –
With luck, by early spring. Please hit “waitlist”
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Dashley I. –
is there an amount limit we can buy?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Dashley,
I know the popup at the top of the page says we are now accepting plant orders, but this is just a general announcement. The specifics on Mandrake plants will let you know that these are currently sold out. If you hit “waitlist” you’ll get an e-mail when we again enable sales. In answer to your question, we will only sell what we actually have, and the inventory will count down online, so yes, the order limit would be automatically capped. Mandrake is very tricky to sell. We have lots and lots of them that are dormant and cannot be sold. As they awaken from dormancy, we list them and sell them. We have a policy to sell only plants with at least 3 true leaves. Have grow lights or greenhouse and fast-draining, alkaline mix ready to go when you order these plants. Very tricky plant. Richo
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James T. –
Super excited for this to become available again. Until then I’ll twiddle my thumbs and wait for the email notification. 🙂
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Richo Cech –
Hi James, Right, and may I suggest planting the fresh mandrake seeds in the meantime? People report a lot of success with this. Richo
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One Feather –
Thank you for caring about these amazing little friends
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Vlad –
Can I buy the seeds now?
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Richo Cech –
yes, but you’re on the potted plant page. find the page that lists either the dry seeds or the fresh seeds and put those in your shopping cart. may the force be with you. r
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Suzi –
Hello! When will these become available!
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Richo Cech –
Hi Suzi,
They will be enabled from time to time so make sure to hit “Waitlist.” Its mandrake, its never predictable, and I never know if plants that I have today that look great are going to still look great when the weather settles and we start shipping them. I have a policy to only ship mandrakes that are aerial, both because people don’t want to pay $13.00 for a root, and also because I’ve found they transplant better when aerial vs trying to transplant a dormant root. So, after we ship existing orders I’ll reassess stock and probably will be enabling sales again in April. Stay tuned. Meanwhile, the fresh mandrake seeds are germinating in the fridge so you might want to try those. Richo
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Assia Ndabou –
Could you Please Notify me is the mandrake becomes available?
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Richo Cech –
Hello Assia, I have a large number of these that will be listed when they break dormancy in the winter. Please hit “waitlist,” that is the only means I have for notifying you. Richo
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Angie –
Hi, Could you Please Notify me is the mandrake becomes available soon, I’m interested
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Richo Cech –
Hello Angie, Thanks for contacting. Many of our potted Mandragora officinarum are now coming out of dormancy so I’ll enable 30 to the website. Please hurry to order, these will sell out within a day or two. They are in our standard 3-inch pots and are now on their second aerial expression, being about a year old. They are not very big, they will require your good attention. richo
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Alexis Lloyd –
Any idea on a time frame when more will be ready?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Alexis,
Yes, within days, hit “waitlist,” the potted plants from last year are re-awakening.
Richo
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Tiffany BRYAN –
When can we expect another batch to be ready? Cant wait to order one.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Tiffany, Thanks for your enthusiasm. I just enabled 10 more plants. Richo
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Jabier –
Are you all out? Do you have the dormant roots for sale?
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Richo Cech –
We are not all out. I am just now (aft 10/26/20) enabling 15. Richo
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Morgan Venable –
Will you have anymore available this year?
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Richo Cech –
yes, please hit “waitlist”
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Destiny (verified owner) –
Hi. I received a potted mandrake in April. Unfortunately it did not travel well and the one remaining leaf died within about a week after receiving. I’m not sure if the root is still alive and dormant or if the entire thing is dead. Is there a way to tell?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Destiny,
That happens frequently. We choose plants that have good leaves and yet they tend to go dormant in shipment. Mandrakes are perennial roots–you can tell its alive if you dig down and find a solid root there–replant the root to an outdoor sand bed or to cactus mix in a pot and it will re-emerge in season. Go to “Richo’s Blog” and read the mandrake blog there–it will help.
Richo
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Lana von Funk –
I live in South Florida
No winter cycle here
Zone 9/10
Under the circumstances
Direct sunlight? Indirect? Shade?
Fertilizer? Does it die off or will a well cared one last?
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Richo Cech –
Hello LAna,
Thanks for contacting. Plant mandrake on the north side of a rock, in fast-draining soil in the full sun. You can give a dilute fish emulsion fertilizer occasionally during the growing cycle. The plant will emerge in January and go dormant in June. It is perennial. Please check this bolog https://blog.strictlymedicinalseeds.com/growing-mandrake-beyond-the-basics/
Richo
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Alison –
Hi there!
I have two questions – 1) Do you know exact date they’ll be shipped out in spring? And 2) Is touching the root/leafs with bare hands safe?
Thanks!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Alison,
Yes, its safe to touch the mandrake plant with the bare hands–if there was any harm in it, I would have experienced that long ago and many times. Regarding spring shipment, lacking any directions from the buyer, we set up orders to ship to warm states starting March 15 and to cooler states starting April 15. Its a complex equation and you are welcome to indicate shipping time preference in the “order comments” field when ordering. We would then attempt to meet that schedule, nature and the plants themselves willing. Richo
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Alison (verified owner) –
Hi again!
I forgot to ask before – what size pot do you recommend for a single plant?
Thanks!
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Admin Richo Cech –
We recommend repotting to a gallon pot on receipt. Here’s a link to my blog on mandrake, beyond the basics https://blog.strictlymedicinalseeds.com/growing-mandrake-beyond-the-basics/
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Carlos Bermudez (verified owner) –
I just got my plant 04/05/2020 Thursday in the middle of the pandemic here in NYC , after a long wait I couldn’t be more happier it really made my day she was perfectly protected and packaged with proper permits and instructions of how to replant plus an amazing catalog of other very difficult and rare plants.
Thank you so much for the great job. keep safe and healthy I will definitely get more plants from this company.
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Patrice Mcgowen (verified owner) –
Still doing great
Photo has been removed
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Maria –
How can I buy one
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Richo Cech –
As of 3/31/2020, in stock, put plant in shopping cart and check out. Delivery currently 2 to 3 weeks. pax, richo
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Caroline Claverhouse-Orlowski –
Hi Beautiful Ones, can the Mandrake be shipped to Australia? If so, please put me on the wait list! Bright Blessings – Caroline
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Caroline,
We cannot ship plants internationally. I wish we could. Governments are getting increasingly strict on importation of botanicals. It may be that Australia, that like the EU, will enact requirements for phytosanitary certificates, in which case we won’t even be able to send the seeds to australia. My advice is to stock up on seeds while you can.
Richo
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Phoebe –
Hello I was wondering on when there will be more of the mandrake officinarum
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Phoebe,
I can scare up a few. Please feel free to order.
Richo
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Jordan –
Hello, wondering when this will be available again? I signed up last year when plants were out of stock and never received an email when they came back in stock. Thank you
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Richo Cech –
Hi Jordan, Sorry that happened. We had a lot of e-mail snafoos starting March 15th, caused by covid mania. The system should always alert you, its just that there were too many e-mails–the IP thought we were spamming. I have a couple of nice plants right now, I’m e-mailing you.
Richo
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Stephani Patrick –
How do I take care of this plant at this time of year? Should I grow it indoors or go ahead and plant it outdoors? Will it do well in a container or is it best in the ground?
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Admin Richo Cech –
These are nursery grown and not outdoor acclimatized. I suggest planting to a gallon of fast-draining mix (the directions to do that come with the shipment) and growing out for a year before transplanting out to the shade garden. A cold greenhouse is best, but if there is no other choice, a sunny windowsill may work to overwinter.
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smcpatrick –
Thank you very much for your advice and for the link to the growing blog. I really want to take god care of this plant. I’ve also got Belladonna atropa on the way too. Perhaps I should build a greenhouse and try to acclimate these plants in the spring. I live in Spring, TX (just outside of Houston). It doesn’t get super cold but it does get chilly and we get the occasional short freeze.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, a greenhouse is exceptional for overwintering of young and tender potted plants. Even unheated, the warmth and protection of just one layer of glass or plastic can make all the difference.
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casey lucas –
So i see it says hardy from zone 6 to 10 i live in northern kentucky zone 6a. Does this mean u can plant it outside?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Casey,
Yes, and working up the seedling to sufficient size before transplant as well as attention to microsite preparation will spell success. Make sure to click on the “waitlist” for this plant, I will be distributing a large number of these before winter hits. Meanwhile check this blog https://blog.strictlymedicinalseeds.com/growing-mandrake-beyond-the-basics/
Richo
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Geraldine Erb –
I would like to acquire one or two of these plants.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Geraldine,
OK, these have been updated so that you can order. Unless special arrangements are made, delivery starts March 15th. If you want to further correspond with us, please use the “CONTACT US” form on our homepage.
Richo
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Kimberlie –
Hi there!
Are the Mandragora officinarum available Sept 9th as well?!
Thankyou kindly,
K
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Kimberlie,
Sorry, not really, we have a backlog of orders on these, waiting for the potted roots to send up aerial parts. Do click the “Wait List” option, I will be enabling these in the spring, we will have many at that time.
Richo
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Seamus Black –
Is it too late to reserve a couple of these?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Seamus,
I’ll endeavor to e-mail you when we have potted mandrake plants in stock again.
Richo
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nefarious_black –
Thanks, Richo!
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Michelle Barton –
hi – can you ship these to Australia?
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Admin Richo Cech –
No, plants ship inside the USA only.
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Joanne Misha –
Can you plant them in containers?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, these are fine in containerized culture, I have very old ones still in pots. I have a nice “autumnalis” in a pot, currently in flower.
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Stacia Baiocchi –
I am very interested in purchasing two of your mandrake when they become available. Please put me on your wait list. Thank you in advance
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Stacia,
OK, I’ll try to notify you. I do recommend choosing the “wait list” button on the mandrake page. Then, you are automatically notified when I enable the product.
Richo
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Carlo B Rainone –
I would love to be added to your list for this plant. Are you still adding folks at this point? 🙂
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Admin Richo Cech –
OK, you’re on the wait list. richo
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Shanta Kamath –
How do I get on a wait list? I would like to buy a mandrake plant when more are ready.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Shanta,
OK, you’re now on the list. By the way, I enabled 6 lovely Mandragora autumnalis yesterday, you might still be able to get one of those.
Richo
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Ma. Esther Cardenas –
I want a mandragora plant how do I get on a wait list.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Ma. Esther, Use the “add to wishlist” button, where it says “Join the waitlist to be emailed when this product becomes available” Richo
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Phoebe Lukowski –
Please let me know when these become available I would love to buy one of them
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Phoebe,
OK, You’re on the list!
Richo
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Kelsey Pipkin –
I’d love to be added to the waitlist:)
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Admin Richo Cech –
OK, good, you’re on it. We had 6 plants in a large population of potted plants start making very vigorous aerial parts and these were shipped, so there is completion for those folks and also hope for people with backordered plants. I’ll e-mail you when all the backorders are fulfilled.
Richo
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John James –
I would also like to be added. Thank you!
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Admin Richo Cech –
No problem, you’re now on the list.
Richo
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Isaac –
Please add me to the waitlist for mandrake plants. Thank you
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Admin Richo Cech –
OK, we shipped 6 of these this week so there is hope.
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conleymo –
I would also like to be added to the waitlist, please: I understand it’s unlikely, and appreciate it!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi, No problem, you’re on the list!
Richo
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Kim –
Do you know when you will have mandrake and black henbane plants back in?
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Admin Richo Cech –
yes, we will endeavor to e-mail you.
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Brian Simmons –
Is there any way to be notified when you have anymore potted mandragora o. Or a.?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Brian,
On 4/22/2019 every potted mandrake we have with respectable aerial parts has been distributed. We do have flats of dormant potted plants (basically roots in pots) and will shoot you an e-mail when they become aerial.
Richo
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Ashley –
Hi! Please email me as well!
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Admin Richo Cech –
OK, will do!
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Rebecca –
Add me to the list also, please!
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Admin Richo Cech –
OK, you got it.
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Julie Carlson –
Will this be back in stock this year? Thanks!
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Admin Richo Cech –
tricksy little things, they grow up, look good, then go dormant unpredictably. we will continue to enable plants as they look good. we are not particularly keen on selling dormant mandrake roots, they often fail to satisfy.
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julie_carlson –
Hi Richo, thank you. It means a lot that there is such a great level of attention to the plants well being. Is there any sort of wait list or pre-purchase option? I do have some seeds for both the black and white varieties, but my understanding is that even with the best of care germination often fails.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Julie actually my pleasure. Here’s a blog that gives some good tips on starting mandrake from seeds https://blog.strictlymedicinalseeds.com/growing-mandrake-beyond-the-basics/
I’ll try to e-mail you when we have good looking plants.
Richo
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Fox –
Have you shipped your March 17 2019 orders yet or are plants still dormant.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Fox,
The Mandragora officinarum looked great we put them on the website and then went dormant just prior to shipping. Some people got plants, the rest were backordered, we don’t want to send out dormant mandrake plants, it just doesn’t make peoiple happy. Probably your order was backordered. You can call (541) 846-6704 to get an update. The Autumn mandrakes were fine, these started shipping already.
Richo
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Rebecca –
Are Mandrakes going to be available this year?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Rebecca,
I have a couple hundred of the Mandragora officinalis but they are all going dormant which is pretty typical. I’m going to see how potted sales shake down. Check back mid-april, we’re going to reassess, see how many plants are aerial, and offer again if possible.
Richo
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Jennifer Allen –
I am also interested. Will check back mid-April
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Admin Richo Cech –
80% of my mandragora officinalis seedlings in early March 2019 have gone dormant, a pity because shipping starts soon and I’d much rather ship them with leaves. I do think there will be ongoing availability. As plants come into the leafy stage and start to look good we will sell them.
Richo
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Katie –
Can you ship live mandrake plants to Canada?
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Admin Richo Cech –
we cannot ship any plants or roots to Canada, only books and seeds.
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Alyssa –
Hello will these be back in stock anytime soon?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Quite possibly yes. We’ll see how it all shakes out in the spring and will e-mail you if there are extras. I have a flat of nice seedlings I want to pot up before they go dormant again… richo
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Layla Schubert –
I am interested as well in either white or black mandrake plants. How do I get on a list?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi Layla,
I’ll try to let you know when they come back in stock but do stay in touch.
Richo
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stela –
Hello I have tried to place an order to your site from Greece. Do you ship in Greece? Because I have not managed to place an order
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello, We ship seeds internationally and plants inside the USA only. That is why you cannot order a mandrake plant from Greece. Feel free to try the seeds,
Richo
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stavroula –
can you please define the country of origin?
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Admin Richo Cech –
United States
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Rebecca Winfrey –
When will these be in stock again?
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Admin Richo Cech –
we have plenty of mandrake plants in production, we will enable ordering soon, and we will begin shipping to the warmer states March 15 2019
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cgraceduncan –
Will you have any available for the Fall shipping, or would Spring be a better time? Thanks! Love the book, thanks for signing it!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hi! We’ll have mandrake plants in the spring. The plants are currently dormant, and unlike most plants, do not do well when transplanted in dormancy, it is better to work with growing plants in the early spring. Please check back then. Richo
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Lilly Luhanga –
Hi, I am a student at Mercer University. I am doing a presentation on the Mandrake plant for my “Creation” class. I have looked everywhere for this plant to no avail. Do you have a grown plant with fruits on it? I would like to buy a young plant, old fruited plant, and perhaps a grown one with flowers on it. Please respond asap.
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Richo Cech –
Hello Lilly,
Thanks for your note. I do have these things but there are a couple of stumbling blocks. 1) I don’t think the plants would travel very well for your presentation. They can look very good here, but not so good once passing through the mail. 2) I don’t think you would probably want to pay what it really costs for such an order. 3) I have an idea. How about if you use photographs instead of material samples? I have many photos of mandrake plants in fruit. Best regards, Richo
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Shannon –
When will you have more of these plants? Thank you.
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Admin Richo Cech –
Shannon,
I am going to have a large number of seedling Mandragora officinalis this year (spring 2018). Stay tuned, I want them to be large enough to withstand the rigors of travel and transplant before listing. The price will be cheaper because the plants will be younger.
Richo
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Shannon –
Thank you very much. I just bought some plants today but will wait also for the white Mandrake plants. By the way, you have a lovely business and your seed and plant collection/stock is beautiful. Very unique as I cannot find many plants you have anywhere else. I think you also might be the only online store that sells Mandrake plants consistently. Keep it up. 🙂
Hugs and Blessings!
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Admin Richo Cech –
Hello Shannon,
Thanks for the encouragement, we have been experimenting with growing rare plants for some years now. Just when you think you know how to have success every time, a new challenge comes up. I guess thats why they’re rare… Richo
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Mary –
Are you already sold out for the season or will more be posted later?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Please do stay tuned, we have ongoing populations of these that will be offered for sale from time to time. r
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Marie –
Would either of the mandrake plants do ok in a pot?
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Admin Richo Cech –
Yes, Mandrakes are relatively dependable in pots, I have individuals of both species that have been in pots for years. One even fruited this year. Richo
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Spencer Damon –
Hello, I would like to be added to the waiting list as well please.
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Admin Richo Cech –
OK, you’re on it!
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bella townsend –
Is this the true mandrake or is it may apple ?
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Richo Cech –
Hi Bella,
It’s the true mandrake. Mayapple is Podophyllum and looks quite different.
Best regards,’
Richo
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Claire Drouault (verified owner) –
I have a nice patch of Mayapple in my wooded back yard. When my Mandrake plants are big enough to transplant would they co-habitate well with the Mayapple? I’m trying to attract fireflies.
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Richo Cech –
Hi Claire, Mayapple is a really lovely plant, isn’t it? Not only the characteristically umbrella’d leaf shape, but the waxy flower–really rather magnificent. Despite the “American Mandrake” adage mayapples and true mandrake (Mandragora spp.) are really rather different in their habitat requirements. Put the true mandrake in a sand bed in the sunniest spot on the land. Mayapple likes woodlands and boggy lawns.
Richo
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