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Swallow Tail, Butterfly Plant (Green)

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Please note that planters and plastic grow pots are subject to small deviations in size of 1-2cm. Our dimensions and size guides are based on expected sizes but the actual dimensions of the product you receive may vary slightly.

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DELIVERY

We offer a door-to-door delivery service 7 days a week. At the checkout you can choose your preferred delivery slot from those available. We even offer same day delivery within a few hours (express delivery fees may apply).

PLEASE NOTE: Our delivery service is door-to-door. Our drivers will deliver your items to your door or other designated area. For security and safety reasons our drivers are not authorised to enter your home so if you're ordering heavy items, please ensure you have the means to bring them inside.

RETURNS/EXCHANGES OF PLANTS

We're unable to accept returns or exchanges of plants so please check carefully before you place your order. 

RETURNS/EXCHANGES OF NON-PLANTS

Returns & exchanges of non-plants items will be reviewed on a case by case basis, and are not applicable during promotions and sales.

Please check the product descriptions for detailed information on dimensions and material, and contact us via live chat or email before you place your order for any clarifications, as our returns & exchange policy only applies to damaged/defective items.

DAMAGED ITEMS

If your item arrives damaged or faulty please contact us immediately, stating your order number and providing photos of the damage or fault. Once we have looked into your query, we will be in touch with you regarding next steps.

PLANT AT A GLANCE

Image Originated in Asian tropics
Image Best under moderate indirect light, partial sun
Image About once a week, allow top 3-4 inches of soil to dry out between waterings
Image Easy to care, drought tolerant
Image Toxic if ingested, best practice is to keep out of reach of kids and pets

PLANT SIZE

Plant height/length:  Around 30-40cm.

Pot size:  15cm plastic grow pot.

Can be purchased in plastic grow pot, or repotted in a simple 16cm terracotta pot (reference image provided)

DESCRIPTION

Swallow Tail, Butterfly Plant is a wonderful and unique plant that is sure to grab attention. Christia gets its common name from its triangular-shaped foliage with green and burgundy striping similar to the veins of a bird’s feather, such as a “Swallowtail”. Also known as “Butterfly Plant” because the overall leaf shape resembles a butterfly’s wing.

It is native of the Asian tropics where it would grow in grasslands, waste grounds, and thickets. If you are familiar with other plants with butterfly-shaped leaves like the Red Butterfly Wing (Christia vespertilionis) or Purple Shamrock (Oxalis triangularis) you will be delighted with the fluttering patterned foliage C. obcordata, which have vivid greens, deep maroons, and even yellow.

Water this houseplant moderately when the top of the soil is fully dry. As it grows in drier areas, this plant will grow best a mineral substrate mix, such as cactus / succulent soil. 

Important to know: As plants are natural products, form, pattern and colour will vary. 

ONGOING PLANT CARE

All of our plants come with a QR code to a care guide so you or the recipient of your gift will have at your fingertips what you need to know to keep the plants beautiful. 

If you want more information about this plant before you buy check out our Plant Glossary.

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