Cavendishia micayensis – fabulous, rare Neotropical blueberry for hanging basket

Images one through four show details of my stock specimen plants growing in a California greenhouse. The plant for sale is a well-established division shown in the fifth and sixth images, with a 14″/35 cm stem and planted in pure NZ sphagnum in a 3.5”/9 cm square plastic pot. Cavendishia micayensis is one of the most stunning of all epiphytic Neotropical blueberries in cultivation, and a well-flowered specimen is a breathtaking sight. Seen from afar, they complex inflorescences are reminiscent of pink peonies or double roses hanging in the air. Originating from the Andean foothill and cloud forests of western Colombia, it is fairly temperature tolerant but seems to thrive best under and intermediate to cool growing regimen. Can be flowered well in an 8”/20 cm hanging basket but can also attain fairly respectable size if left unpruned. Prefers well-drained slightly acid mix, such as fine conifer bark, a small amount of sphagnum peat and equal volumes of perlite or horticultural grade pumice. All plants offered are greenhouse grown on benches in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Shipping: Plants will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail with tracking number for physical addresses within three working days of receipt of payment, weather permitting. 72 hour heat packs are available for an additional nominal charge. Wherever possible, plants will be shipped in plastic pots. If bare-rooting is required for shipment to your state, please advise when auction is completed. Discounts on mailing charges available for multiple plant purchases. Delays : plants may be held for shipment if extreme weather conditions (involving sustained sub 40 degree F or 98+ F temperatures) are forecast for destination and buyer will be notified of this decision. Paid-for purchased material will be greenhoused on my end me until a window of mild weather is forecast. Should the buyer insist on prompt shipment, in writing, when a severe weather warning is in effect, the live arrival guarantee is void. Payment is expected within 48 hours of receipt of invoice and invoice will be sent shortly after auction close. No International Sales. No local pickup. Live arrival guarantee . Photographic evidence of damage or loss in transit must be provided within 24 hours of arrival to receive same species replacement material or refund. Photos and text descriptions are property of the seller and may not be used by third parties without prior written permission by me.