~Blue 'Ape~

Xanthosoma violaceum

Originally from the West Indies

Blue Tannia Taro

    Dark Purple stems with  splashes of neon blue and distinctive reddish contrasting  veins on the leaf make Blue 'Ape one of the most attractive of all Taro.

       

You are bidding on small live potted seedlings (ke ikis  = babies) with vigorous root systems * inches tall with * leaves born and grown in  Hawaii.

~Blue 'Ape~

"AH-pay"

    The leaves of Blue 'Ape have prominent veins and  are borne on petioles up to 6 feet long and have blades up to 6 feet  long.

   Blue 'Ape is an exceptional foliage plant with large, arrow shaped leaf  blades in an inky shade of violet, especially beneath. A  tuberous perennial with dark blue stems, Xanthosoma violaceum has dark  purple-brown leaf petioles are up to 6 feet long and the leaf blades  can be up to 6 feet long.

The Blue 'Ape spathe is up to 12 inches long being  cream within and green-violet outside. The tubers of this species  are edible.

Native to the neotropics, Xanthosoma violaceum is hardy in  zones 8 - 10.

This colorful taro will make a dramatic  statement in any landscape.

 

Taro can be grown under two  distinctly different cultural management systems: upland (dry  land) taro planted in non-flooded, rain fed areas, and lowland  (wetland) taro grown in waterlogged or flooded fields. Much of  the taro grown in Hawaii is wetland taro, but upland taro  production is rapidly increasing. "Upland taro" includes all  varieties or cultivars of Colocasia esculenta, commonly called  taro, and Colocasia esculenta var. globulifera, locally called  dasheen or araimo, that are planted under non-flooded  conditions.

 

Several varieties of taro can be used for upland planting. The most common  and easily accessible varieties in Hawaii are 'Lehua Maoli' and 'Bun Long'.  'Lehua Maoli' is an excellent "poi" taro, while 'Bun Long' is an excellent  table taro that is also grown for making taro chips.

Dasheen varieties are 'Tsurunoko',  'Miyako', and 'Akado'. A few unnamed dasheen varieties are also grown in  Hawaii. Dasheen or araimo, Japanese taro, also is used as a table taro. The  Samoan Niue is primarily used as a table taro.

Growing Information    

(How to Grow Taro)

• Light: 65%-73%  shade, likes high light, but will do reasonably well in 80%  shade

• Soil: aerated mix  containing bark, coarse perlite and peat moss

• Mature Height: 3-6'

• Pot Size: 8-18"

• Hardiness: Zone  9a

Height: 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m) 

Hardiness: USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

Sun Exposure: Sun to  Partial Shade

Foliage: Grown for foliage
Herbaceous, Blue-Green

Bloom Color: Pale Yellow

Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

All good things  take time, so I grow my plants and rare palms in  my  ebay store.

Much more to check out or just get a little  education on in my store.

        Shipping

ATTENTION USA  BIDDERS!

     All  live plants if shipped bare-root are wrapped  in moist sphagnum moss to ensure the  plant's healthy transit to you. All live plants are  Inspected By USDA Plant Inspectors before they are shipped  to insure you get healthy pest free plants and seeds.

We ship  via USPS Mondays-Wednesday with Delivery confirmation.

            All plant materials are  required by LAW to inspected and certified by USDA prior to  export Hawaii to the US Mainland.

After Inspection, USDA stamps released for  export Hawaii to the US Mainland. All items are delivered to  USDA Inspection Station at Honolulu International airport.

USDA  Certification charge  is included in Shipping and Handling @ $5 fee per item/species.

There  is a packing and custom boxing fee.

Last and usually least is USPS postage (shipping)

ATTENTION  INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS!

We can  ship certified live plants to the US only. Only Domestic  Shipping and Handling includes USDA Certification.

The  additional charge for any Phytosanitary Certificate is  not included in this offer.

We ship  Seeds Internationally.

International Buyers – Please Note:

Import duties,  taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or  shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility.

Please check with your country's customs office to determine  what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or  buying.

All  International shipments are at Buyer's Risk. Please spend no  more more than you can lose!

Proper  Permits and Documents are the BUYER's responsibility. Please request any  documents prior to shipping.

For foreign  customers, please check your laws concerning permitting and customs,  additional shipping and handling costs may apply.

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON  LIVE PLANTS  is available only under these conditions!

All  international orders are shipped at the BUYER's  RISK  (shipped with or without  documents) and no refunds or replacements are offered for  Dead On Arrival, loss, confiscation, Customs Seizure,  unanticipated charges, etc.

  Payment

We accept online  payments only through PayPal, Cash payments are only  acceptable for in-person payments and cash-on-delivery  (COD). Cash payment can not be sent through the mail.    

       Please only one Paypal payment. SO THE COMBINED SHIPPING  RULE WILL CAN BE USED. Late or Multiple PayPal payments are  NOT eligible for any discount.

We will ship once a  week - ON or BEFORE WEDNESDAYS, because of the special  stamps needed to ship plants and cuttings to you.  This  can only be done at the Dept. of Agriculture.  If  payments are not met before that MONDAY, your items will be  shipped the following week and lose the combined discount  opportunity. Non-paying bidders may receive negative  feedback and will be reported as an unpaid item to eBay.

COMBINED  SHIPPING POLICY

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING  is not included in this offer.         INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING ON  LIVE PLANTS on a case by case basis.

We will combine shipping  for auctions won on the same week paid with same PayPal  payment.

This policy is good  for auction items bought and paid for in the week ending  MONDAY.

We ship on Tuesdays.

Payment must be  received within 4 days of the auction ending. 

Combined  Discounts Won Auctions

For 2-3 winning auctions, the combined discount is 10% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 4-7 winning auctions, the combined discount is 20% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

For 8+ winning auctions, the combined discount is 30% of the total Shipping and Handling charges.

As  each order is packed and prepared separately you will pay the quoted S/H charges individually per item. If you buy the same species in that item it  does calculate out the discount (i.e.: additional items)

My stores' combined shipping is built in for same items rather than a varied  selection. Domestic S/H includes postage, USDA certification and inspection, proper packing and delivery to Airport for  prompt delivery.

I can't really change any of these. If you want one of this and one of that, it is hard to discount  much as each different species requires it's own prep, packing, then at USDA each has to be unwrapped and inspected  then repacked. USDA requires us to clean and prepare every last piece before we drive them to the Inspection Station on  the other side of the island.

This requirement takes my wife and I, 2-3 days to pack items and get ready to ship. The whole next day  we drive around the island and get inspected (2-3 hours), then drive to the Airport Post Office to drop off. It takes  the same work with the same type item if you can understand.

LIVE PLANTS ARE PERISHABLE.

There is the risk when you grow plants that they may die.  LIVE PLANTS are PERISHABLE, guaranteed not to live forever.

US orders ONLY are GUARANTEED for LIVE ARRIVAL . All International orders are shipped at the BUYER's  RISK!

When you order a plant we assume you are prepared to care for it. It is your responsibility to know how to care  for the plant. Do some research before they arrive or seek experienced help.

 Small plants need protection from many things, wind, sun, dry-out. They do well just in the garage or living  room. They need good light but not sunlight (full sun will burn small plants). Small pots dry-out easily. Just sitting in a shallow tray of water works  well. The idea is to keep the plants from dehydrating.

Be careful if you decide to re-pot.  Re-potting voids any warranty. Plants are easily damaged with new/different mix. Use NO fertilizers (this may kill your plants).  Proper care is critical upon arrival. Live Plants are NOT GUARANTEED  to survive under your care. DO NOT expect any live plant to be GUARANTEED to remain alive. Plants are NOT GUARANTEED TO SURVIVE after you begin Care! Live arrival is guaranteed,  eternal survival is up to you.

 IF YOU are NOT able to provide PROPER CARE, PLEASE DO NOT EXPECT plant to be GUARANTEED after it perishes.

NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

 BROWN  THUMB WARNING: Please Do NOT email me after  a week after receiving your plant,  and make a claim it arrived damaged. All photo support  must be as arrived in original condition when received (in  the box and packed as delivered).

If you repot your plant after delivery, all warranties are voided and no replacement is offered.

If repotted, you are responsible for the condition of the plant. NO REPLACEMENT WILL BE CONSIDERED IF YOU HAVE REPOTTED THE PLANT.

Not every plant that I grow survives, and I am aware of that and accept the risk when I order. This is the risk that you as the buyer accept, because there is no way to know what kind  of conditions it will endure in the trip to your door. My responsibility ends when a live plant is delivered to your door.

You are agreeing to these terms when you make this purchase from this listing.

eBay Return Policy

If you need to return  an item, be sure to follow these item condition guidelines.

For details on the  seller's return policy (including how long you have to  return an item, who pays for return shipping, and restocking  fees), check the Return policy section of the listing.

 From delivery confirmation, you have only 48 hours from delivery confirmation to make any 'Arrived Damaged' claim.

 All claims need to be supported with Photos of the damaged plant(s) as packed/unpacked, the box if damaged, the packing materials and any documents.

You must return an item in the same condition as it was  received, not used or altered in any way.

You must  also include, in the same condition as it was received:
All original  packaging such as boxes, bags, tags, and UPCs
Accessories such as cords and remote controls
Certificates, manuals, warranty, and rebate cards
"Free gifts" or bonus items
All items included in a bundle
Make sure you  follow these guidelines. If you don't, you may be subject to  a range of actions, including limits of your buying and  selling privileges and suspension of your account.

I am very reasonable and understanding, anything can happen to small plants in transit, for this reason uninsurable.

The expense to send it to you is most of your payment. To send any replacements, I try to piggy back with your next order.

Replacement is not an option for CUSTOMS SEIZURE.

ALL OF MY ITEMS ARE SHIPPED USDA CERTIFIED WITHIN THE U.S. - USDA and USPS fees  are included in the actual cost of shipping and Handling.

Please do not leave a 1 or 2 in my detailed seller ratings for postage fees or any  reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.
 
Please contact me before eBay if you have any issue. I am the one  who can help you. Do not open any case for any reason really because I will block you from any further purchases.

I ship items the best and least expensive option. These are coming from Hawaii.  The only thing inexpensive here in Hawaii are my items!! I do ship all my items promptly via best method. If you feel  like the combined shipping fee is wrong, please wait to be invoiced and check back with me! I value your business and  will work diligently to keep you satisfied. I am very generous and reasonable with reasonable people, just ask.

my dog Taz will fetch your email to me

If you are dissatisfied with the item for any reason, please contact me before leaving a negative or neutral comment.

I want you to be satisfied!

Mahalo iâ `oe no ke kipa `ana mai. E kipa mai hou!

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