2 Gunnera Manicata Live Plants, Potted Dinosaur Food Plant, Giant 7–9 Foot Leaves, Huge Leaf Shade Garden Plant, USDA Zones 7–10

2 Live Gunnera Manicata Plants – Potted Dinosaur Food Plants

Make a dramatic statement in your garden with 2 live potted Gunnera manicata plants, known for their enormous, tropical-looking leaves. Often nicknamed Dinosaur Food, Gunnera is an impressive architectural plant that creates a bold focal point in the landscape.

With proper care, these plants can reach mature size in approximately 2–3 years, according to the grower.

Plant Details

• Quantity: 2 live potted plants

• Botanical Name: Gunnera manicata

• Common Name: Giant Gunnera, Dinosaur Food Plant

• Leaf Size: Leaves advertised as reaching 7–9 feet

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 7–10

• Light: Part shade

• Soil: Rich soil with good drainage

• Growth: Seller estimates mature size in 2–3 years with proper care

Growing and Care Instructions

Gunnera grows best in part shade with plenty of water during hot summer weather. It prefers rich soil but requires good drainage, especially during wet periods.

For planting:

• Choose a part-shade location.

• Provide plenty of water during hot summer conditions.

• Use rich soil with up to 25% compost.

• Maintain very good drainage.

• Add approximately 30% hard rock to the planting area, as recommended by the grower.

• Reduce watering during cool, wet periods to avoid overly saturated soil.

Container Growing

If growing your Gunnera in a container for a season, we recommend a potting mix formulated for plants that require well-drained soil.

The grower recommends its Potting Soil Mix for Any Plants That Require Well Drained Soil. Using other mixes may affect plant survival.

Important Temperature Requirements

Please read before ordering:

• Do not order until your nighttime outdoor temperatures are above 39°F.

• The seller ships when temperatures are suitable and below 89°F.

• If temperatures are colder than 39°F or warmer than 89°F, your order will be held until conditions improve.

Shipping Information

• Includes 2 live potted Gunnera plants.

• Plants are grown in a soil-less growing mix.

• Shipping may be by Priority Mail or UPS; the seller also notes 3-day UPS shipping.

• Free shipping to most locations.

• Alaska, Hawaii, APO addresses, U.S. territories, and remote locations may require a freight surcharge.

All plants are inspected for quality before shipment.

If your plants arrive damaged, please contact us promptly. Photograph the package and plants so we can help resolve the issue.

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