This plant shipped on August 28th and arrived on the 31st (today). I expected this to be a tiny plant that I would have to wait to see large leaves out of. I was definitely mistaken. This was my first time ordering a plant online, so I didn’t know what to expect. This pastazanum came in a 2-2.5 foot tall box. Opening it revealed 4 enormous, healthy green leaves! Each leaf has a couple superficial fine lines on it from being a bit folded in the box, and one leaf has what looks like a small, old tear in it, but that’s to be expected when shipping from Florida to Chicago. I’m extremely impressed with how well the plant held up in shipping. I think the fine lines will resolve themselves in a few days. If you’re wondering whether you should take the plunge on buying this plant, DO IT! While this plant was in shipping, I saw a very small pastazanum silver at a local nursery that was maybe 8-10 inches tall (excluding the pot) with leaves that were about the size of my hand (open palm, fingers all touching) for 35 dollars and felt a bit regretful about taking the risks involved with shipping a plant rather than just buying the one at the nursery. But after seeing the plant I received from this site, I’m so glad I ordered! This plant is about 1.5 feet tall (excluding the pot), and the largest leaf can fit 3 of my hands on it! The other 3 leaves are not far behind in size. WAY worth the 5 extra dollars and the cost of shipping! Buy it!! I can’t wait to see how this plant settles in (:
