Description

Candle Fruit (Parmentiera Cereifera)are elongated and cylindrical, averaging 30 to 50 centimeters in length, and have a unique growth pattern of attaching directly to the trunk and branches of the tree. The plants are native to Panama and are found throughout Central and South America. Candle Fruit is elongated and cylindrical, bizarre-looking fruit that hangs from the branch and looks precisely like freshly-dipped candles. The fruits develop from white, bell-shaped flowers that are pollinated by moths and bats, and hundreds of fruits can grow on a single, mature tree.

The fruits develop from white, bell-shaped flowers that are pollinated by moths and bats, and hundreds of fruits can grow on a single, mature tree. Candlestick fruits have waxy, smooth skin, ripening from green to yellow, and the non-stem end of the fruit tapers slightly to a small point.

Candlestick fruits are a good source of fiber and contain flavonoids, which are antioxidants that can help boost the immune system, reduce inflammation and provide tannins and saponins, which are chemical compounds that have been shown to contain antibacterial properties. In addition to the fruits, the leaves of the tree were steeped in boiling water to create a healing tea, which was used for the throat and as a tonic for ear infections.

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Shiping & Delivery

Door Step Delivery

All orders are delivered door-to-door free of charge. Our courier services reach all most all parts of India, however, in rare cases, if the parcel service is not available in one’s area, the customer has to collect the package from the nearest collection point of the delivery company.

Safe Packing

We give the utmost care and love while packing the plant for you, from the first step of taking the plant until the package reaches your doorstep.

Cash On Delivery

We do not accept cash on delivery for plants, since it will take at least 15 days to reach the plants back to the nursery once the customer rejects to take the order. Because of the delay, the plant may be permanently damaged or completely lost. We accept cash on deliveries for seeds, grow pots, fertilizers, soil etc..

Refund Policy

No refund is allowed. However, the fault is from our end such as defective / wrong / missing products or damage caused during shipment, please do let us know at the earliest. You can write to us at care@greensofkerala.com or call us on +91 9746 999 125. We suggest taking a video / picture of unboxing the parcel, this will smoothen the replacement process and also helps us to understand the various kinds of damages caused by our courier vendors.

If the receiver is not ready to accept the delivery or absent at the time of delivery, leads to no refund policy.