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Decarya madagascariensis – Zig Zag Plant – Madagascar – 1 NON-ROOTED CUTTING

Decarya madagascariensis, the common name is Zig Zag plant…and sometimes called the Geometry Plant. A rare plant seldom seen in collections and almost never made available for sale. You will receive one (1) NON_ROOTED CUTTING, the available cuttings are 7″ to 10″ in length. They make great hanging basket plants. All cuttings have new growth leaves. Only a limited number of cuttings are being made available. NOTE: these are non-rooted cuttings…depending on the growing environment, they take an average of 5-7 weeks to root…if you have no experience rooting cuttings or if you are uncomfortable trying to root cuttings, I would suggest waiting for my next offering of rooted cuttings. These non-rooted cuttings are less expensive than rooted cuttings. If you have no experience rooting succulent cuttings I encourage you to do some Google searches and/or view some YouTube videos on the subject of rooting succulents…the Decarya madagascariensis is a succulent. I am a USA (Texas) grower/seller…no more need to order from overseas and run the risks of plant loss due long shipping/transit times or confiscation due to no Phyto Certificate. Some facts about the plant: Pronounced – Decarya (de-Kair-yuh) madagascariensis (mad-uh-gas-Kar-ee-en-sis)USDA recommended zones – 10 to 11Grow in full sun or bright lightNative to the south and southwest areas of Madagascar in the dry area called the “spine forests”The plant is a member of the Didereaceae familyThis is the only species in the genus DecaryaThe current accepted scientific name is Decarya madagascariensisOther scientific names sometimes used are: Decaria, Decaryia and Alluaudia geayiThe branches consist of 2 small spines on the outside where the stem changes growing directions…hence the common name the Zig Zag plantLeaves are only present on new growth and they are dark green, obovate shaped Leaves drop off during colder/cooler temps, and are replaced with new leaves during the growing season Its branches/stems are silvery in color…new stem growth is brown/greenIts flowers are small pale yellowish/whiteishThe plant is dioecious…meaning it has male flowers and female flowersIn habitat the plant can grow into a small tree 20′-30′ tall, can be found as a small shrubThe plant was first discovered/described in 1934 by French botanist Pierre ChouxThe plant is named in honor or Raymond Decary, a French botanistThe plant is currently CITES listed as ‘Near Threatened’These plants are grown from USA stock and can not be exported out of the USA. *** Longer branching plants are available…inquiries are welcome *** Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and I’ll tell you what works for me. I typically ship orders on Mondays and Fridays. (These plants, as well as the plants in my other eBay listings are being offered for sale locally and at other selling venues.) *** NOTE: I have created a Facebook group specifically for this plant…and only this plant…it’s new and it’s growing. If you’re interested in knowing and learning more about this rare/unique/one of a kind plant, then search for: “Decarya madagascariensis Enthusiast” on Facebook.

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Decarya madagascariensis – Zig Zag Plant – Madagascar – 1 Rooted Single Branch

Decarya madagascariensis, the common name is Zig Zag plant…and sometimes called the Geometry Plant. A rare plant seldom seen in collections and almost never made available for sale. You will receive one (1) rooted single branch cutting, the available cuttings are 7″ to 10″ in length. The stem has been treated with rooting hormone powder. The available cuttings were made 3/31/2022 from stems shown in the hanging baskets. Cutting will be sent in a plastic baggie with a small amount of soil…the same texture of soil they are grown in. No volume/multi purchase discounts. ** I am a USA (Texas) grower/seller…so there is no more need to order from overseas and run the risks of plant loss due long shipping/transit times or confiscation due to no Phyto Certificate. Some facts about the plant: – Pronounced – Decarya (de-Kair-yuh) madagascariensis (mad-uh-gas-Kar-ee-en-sis) – USDA recommended zones – 10 to 11 – Grow in full sun or bright light – Native to the south and southwest areas of Madagascar in the dry area called the “spine forests” – The plant is a member of the Didereaceae family – This is the only species in the genus Decarya – The current accepted scientific name is Decarya madagascariensis – Other scientific names sometimes used are: Decaria, Decaryia and Alluaudia geayi – The branches consist of 2 small spines on the outside where the stem changes growing directions…hence the common name the Zig Zag plant – Leaves are only present on new growth and they are dark green, obovate shaped- Leaves drop off during colder/cooler temps, and are replaced with new leaves during the growing season – Its branches/stems are silvery in color…new stem growth is brown/green – Its flowers are small pale yellowish/whiteish – The plant is dioecious…meaning it has male flowers and female flowers – In habitat the plant can grow into a small tree 20′-30′ tall, can be found as a small shrub – The plant was first described in 1934 by French botanist Pierre Choux – The plant is named in honor of Raymond Decary, a French botanist – The plant is currently CITES listed as ‘Near Threatened’ Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and I’ll tell you what works for me. I typically ship orders on Mondays and Fridays. (These plants, as well as the plants in my other eBay listings are being offered for sale locally and at other selling venues.) *** NOTE: I have created a Facebook group specifically for this plant…and only this plant…it’s new and it’s growing. If you’re interested in knowing and learning more about this rare/unique/one of a kind plant, then search for: “Decarya madagascariensis Enthusiast” on Facebook.

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Decarya madagascariensis – Zig Zag Plant – Madagascar – 1 Rooted Branching

Decarya madagascariensis, the common name is Zig Zag plant…and sometimes called the Geometry Plant. A rare plant seldom seen in collections and almost never made available for sale. You will receive one (1) rooted branching, (at least 2 branches), cutting, the available cuttings are 7″ to 10″ in length. The stem has been treated with rooting hormone powder. The available cuttings were made 3/31/2022 from stems shown in the hanging baskets. Cutting will be sent in a plastic baggie with a small amount of soil…the same texture of soil they are grown in. No volume/multi purchase discounts. ** I am a USA (Texas) grower/seller…so there is no more need to order from overseas and run the risks of plant loss due long shipping/transit times or confiscation due to no Phyto Certificate. Some facts about the plant: – Pronounced – Decarya (de-Kair-yuh) madagascariensis (mad-uh-gas-Kar-ee-en-sis) – USDA recommended zones – 10 to 11 – Grow in full sun or bright light – Native to the south and southwest areas of Madagascar in the dry area called the “spine forests” – The plant is a member of the Didereaceae family – This is the only species in the genus Decarya – The current accepted scientific name is Decarya madagascariensis – Other scientific names sometimes used are: Decaria, Decaryia and Alluaudia geayi – The branches consist of 2 small spines on the outside where the stem changes growing directions…hence the common name the Zig Zag plant – Leaves are only present on new growth and they are dark green, obovate shaped- Leaves drop off during colder/cooler temps, and are replaced with new leaves during the growing season – Its branches/stems are silvery in color…new stem growth is brown/green – Its flowers are small pale yellowish/whiteish – The plant is dioecious…meaning it has male flowers and female flowers – In habitat the plant can grow into a small tree 20′-30′ tall, can be found as a small shrub – The plant was first described in 1934 by French botanist Pierre Choux – The plant is named in honor of Raymond Decary, a French botanist – The plant is currently CITES listed as ‘Near Threatened’ Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, and I’ll tell you what works for me. I typically ship orders on Mondays and Fridays. (These plants, as well as the plants in my other eBay listings are being offered for sale locally and at other selling venues.) *** NOTE: I have created a Facebook group specifically for this plant…and only this plant…it’s new and it’s growing. If you’re interested in knowing and learning more about this rare/unique/one of a kind plant, then search for: “Decarya madagascariensis Enthusiast” on Facebook.

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