Description: Ben's StemsOur mission is to make plants affordable for everyone. For this reason, our prices are the lowest you will find on nearly every species we sell. This includes our shipping costs as well.Purchasing multiple plants will save you the most on shipping. Additional plants will only have a small additional charge since they can be combined into one shipment. Please request a combined shipping total before you pay.Welwitschia mirabilisThe Welwitschia mirabilis is a dioecious perennial plant with short stem and taproot. Beyond that, the plant is often described as 'bizarre', 'weird', or 'unlike any known plant on earth'. Its short, woody, unbranched stem is surmounted by 2 strap-shaped leaves that grow from a basal meristem throughout the life of the plant, becoming twisted and frayed with the passing centuries.Stomata occur on both leaf surfaces. The woody stem widens with age to become a concave disc up to a meter across, from which grow small ramified branch systems that serve only to bare pollen and seed cones. The branched reproductive shoots arise near the leaf bases. Red pollen cones, resembling those of Ephedra, appear in groups of 2-3 on each branch. Normally, only one seed develops within each cone and is dispersed by wind.You will receive a plant measuring approx. 10" wide (see 'Item Condition' for actual plant or similar plant as shown in the photos). The plant will be shipped carefully protected in the container with soil. Please allow up to 5 business days for your order to be prepared and shipped.If you have any additional questions about our plants, please use the link at the top of the page to contact us.Please see our other listings for more uncommon and unusual plants.SHIPPING INFO:We guarantee the safe arrival of all plants purchased from us. In the extremely rare event that you receive a damaged plant, you must contact us within 48 hours of receiving your order.
Price: 240 USD
Location: Marana, Arizona
End Time: 2024-08-28T17:41:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: 9.95 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Cacti & Succulents
Genus: Welwitschia
