Bahama Berry - Mounjean Tea - Nashia inaguensis - 4" Pot - Herbal Tea

Bahama berry - Nashia inaguensis, General information: Nashia is native to the island of Inagua in the Bahamas. It is a tropical plant with a mature trunks of 3-4 inches. It has a very small, dense, shiny green leaves. The fragrant flowers are tiny and form in cluster and are white. The berries that follow are reddish orange. The leaves are also fragrant -- herb-like. Perfect for shohin: Full sun and high humidity. Temperature: Bahama berry likes it hot. Watering: Wants to be consistently moist to wet and never, never dry. Feeding: Spring and summer fertilize weekly with a balanced fertilizer, once a month during winter. Pruning and wiring: Can be wired. Trim frequently to keep the shape. Wonderful for clip and grow. Propagation: Grows best from cuttings in spring and early summer (warm nights). Repotting: Repot in early summer . . . not late August. At the proper time of year roots can be severely cut with no problem. Makes a fantastic bonsai or house plant. Also known as Mounjean Tea because the leaves are used to add vanilla flavor to tea.