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ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® or Maté, tea from Paraguay is a shrubby plant from the aquifolacaceae family and native to South America. It is best known for its medicinal properties, in particular for its stimulating, diuretic and draining properties thanks to its leaves which can be infused.
Shrub with evergreen foliage, the ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® can be grown on all types of land, even in containers!
To find out more about ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® mate, download our brochure <HERE>
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The characteristics of ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ®
Imagined by Pépinières LAFORET, the ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® is a small tree with a bushy habit that can reach 1.50 m in height and 0.60 cm to 1 m wide. It is grown mainly for its oval leaves which, once roasted and infused, will produce the famous Mate: a caffeinated drink with famous benefits: antioxidant, long-lasting energizer, slimming ally and rich in nutrients to boost the immune system.
ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® offers discreet clusters of white flowers during fall and winter to evolve into dark red berries between January and March.
How to use it ?
Thanks to its shrubby habit, theILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® is ideal for cultivation in the ground or in pots. Its foliage can be harvested 2 to 3 times a year for the preparation of the famous Mate!
What conditions for successful cultivation of ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® ?
When planting, it is best to offer ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® an exposure in the shade or partial shade and sheltered from prevailing winds. Rich, well-drained soil (watch out for excess water) and a humid atmosphere (between 20 and 23°C) are recommended. It requires little or no treatment and can be pruned twice a year.
To find out more about ILEX paraguariensis Garden2Cup ® mate, download our brochure <HERE>
