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product_id: 69296304
title: "Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant"
brand: "wellspring gardens"
price: "VT10742"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/69296304-yerba-mate-ilex-paraguariensis-by-wellspring-gardens-south-american-tea
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# 3-8 inches tall Regular watering Full to part sun Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant

**Brand:** wellspring gardens
**Price:** VT10742
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌟 Sip, Savor, and Grow Your Own Energizer!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant by wellspring gardens
- **How much does it cost?** VT10742 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- wellspring gardens enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wellspring gardens brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **💧 Care Made Easy:** Simple watering routine for thriving plants.
- • **🌳 Evergreen Beauty:** Enjoy year-round greenery in your space.
- • **🌍 Cultural Heritage:** Bring a piece of South America to your garden.
- • **🌞 Sun-Kissed Growth:** Thrives in full to part sun exposure.
- • **🌿 Energize Your Day:** Harvest leaves for a stimulating drink!

## Overview

The Yerba Mate plant by Wellspring Gardens is a South American evergreen tree that grows up to 40 feet tall. Known for its energizing leaves, this plant allows you to create a traditional mate drink, offering a unique cultural experience right in your home. Arriving as a baby plant in a 3-inch pot, it requires regular watering and full to part sun exposure to thrive. Perfect for USDA Zones 9-11, this plant is not just a botanical addition but a lifestyle choice.

## Description

Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant

## Features

- MATURE SIZE & CARE GUIDE: Yerba mate, or Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family. Its leaves are made into a popular South American energizing drink (mate) comparable to black tea or coffee. Its average mature height is 40-feet-tall, Ensure full-to-part sun exposure, regular watering, and well-drained soil. Do not let dry out between waterings. Best suited for USDA Zones: 9-11.
- SIZE UPON ARRIVAL: A baby plant that is 3-8 inches tall will arrive at your home in a 3-inch-deep pot. Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.
- EVERGREEN TREE: Yerba mate, also known as Paraguay tea, is a South American evergreen tree in the holly family, offering enduring greenery to your garden space.
- ENERGIZING DRINK: Harvest the leaves of your Yerba mate plant to create a popular South American energizing drink called mate, akin to black tea or coffee, enjoyed for its stimulating effects.
- TRADITIONAL PREPARATION: The traditional way to drink mate is to place ground twigs and dried yerba leaves in a specially formed vessel made from a dried gourd and pour hot water over them. A bombilla, or metal straw with a built-in filter, is used to drink the liquid.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Product Care Instructions | Plant in well-drained soil, provide full to part sun, and do not let dry out between waterings. |
| Color | Black,Green |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Expected Planting Period | Spring |
| Moisture Needs | Regular Watering |
| Sunlight Exposure | Full to part sun |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Wellspring Gardens
- **Material Feature:** GMO Free
- **Color:** Black,Green
- **Sunlight Exposure:** Full to part sun
- **Unit Count:** 1.0 Count
- **Expected Planting Period:** Spring
- **Product Care Instructions:** Plant in well-drained soil, provide full to part sun, and do not let dry out between waterings.
- **Expected Plant Height:** 40 Feet
- **Moisture Needs:** Regular Watering
- **Number of Pieces:** 1

## Images

![Yerba Mate - Ilex paraguariensis by Wellspring Gardens - South American Tea Plant - Cultural Heritage Tree - Exotic Botanical Energizer - Holly Family Plant - Starter Plant Herb Plant - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ERKwaWwfL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is it possible to grow in another country's?**
A: Yes these originally originate in northern countries (Colder climates) they don’t do bad in extreme heat either (though excessive temperatures can slow growth and stress plant causing less flowers and berries) 

Though research for this says extinct and found in Argentina is a bit inaccurate because over 100 years ago those seeds came from a northern country when Conquisidor attacked the Spanish

**Q: Is it possible to grow yerba in zone 7 where yaupon holly grows? also can they cross breed?**
A: In Florida grows great

**Q: Do you have any larger plants?**
A: No sorry, we don't. Thanks!

**Q: Are these male or female plants?**
A: Hello, these are male plants. Thanks!

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*Last updated: 2026-05-07*