Bahama Berry Mounjean Tea Plant – Nashia Inaguensis – 4 Inch Pot – Herbal Tea

Discover the Bahama Berry – Mounjean Tea Plant (Nashia inaguensis)

Bring a touch of the tropics to your home or garden with the Bahama Berry, also known as Mounjean Tea or Nashia inaguensis. This delightful plant, available in a convenient 4″ pot, is native to the island of Inagua in the Bahamas. Known for its fragrant leaves, which can be used to make a flavorful herbal tea, this plant is both beautiful and practical.

This tropical plant features small, dense, shiny green leaves and tiny, fragrant white flowers that form in clusters. These are followed by attractive reddish-orange berries. The leaves themselves have a pleasant, herb-like fragrance, making it a wonderful addition to any space. The Bahama Berry plant is particularly well-suited for shohin bonsai due to its compact size and ease of pruning.

Care Instructions: For optimal growth, provide full sun and high humidity. The plant thrives in hot temperatures and prefers consistently moist to wet soil, so avoid letting it dry out. Fertilize weekly during spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer, and reduce feeding to once a month during winter. Pruning and wiring are easily managed, allowing you to maintain your desired shape. Propagate through cuttings in spring and early summer for best results. Repotting should be done in early summer, ensuring healthy root development.

Benefits of Growing Bahama Berry:

• Fragrant Leaves: Enjoy the pleasant, herb-like aroma of the leaves.
• Herbal Tea: Use the leaves to create a unique and flavorful herbal tea.
• Bonsai Potential: Perfect for shaping and training as a bonsai.
• Attractive Appearance: Features fragrant flowers and reddish-orange berries.
• Easy to Care For: With proper care, this plant thrives in various environments.

The plant you will receive is growing in a 4″ pot, ready to be enjoyed as a houseplant or trained into a beautiful bonsai. Embrace the beauty and versatility of the Bahama Berry (Nashia inaguensis) in your home today!

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How often should I water my Bahama Berry plant?
   Keep the soil consistently moist to wet. Check the soil daily and water when the top inch feels slightly dry. Never let the plant completely dry out.
2. What kind of sunlight does the Nashia inaguensis need?
   It thrives in full sun. Aim for at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day for optimal growth and flowering.
3. Can I really make tea from the leaves of this plant?
   Yes, the leaves are traditionally used to make Mounjean Tea, a flavorful herbal tea with a hint of vanilla. Simply steep a few leaves in hot water.
4. How big will this plant get?
   While it can eventually reach a mature height of 3-4 inches in trunk diameter, regular pruning can keep it smaller, especially when grown as a bonsai.
5. Is this plant suitable for beginners?
   Yes, with consistent watering and adequate sunlight, the Bahama Berry plant is relatively easy to care for, making it a good choice for beginners.