nnplant.com gamble

[_space_bard_]

I just ordered a 1 gallon JBP for $20 + reasonable shipping from this company that I can't find any reviews and hardly any info on. I forsee three outcomes: I'll get something similar to the photo example (unlikely), I'll get scammed, or I'll get a 1st year seedling in a one gallon container. I'll update this thread as this gamble unfolds.

 

[TimberLakers]

Subbed.

 

[Potawatomi13]

Scammed. Pic likely way more than one gallon or $20 tree. Also unless specified tree likely bare rooted so have substrate and container ready for emergency repot. Good fortune.

 

[_space_bard_]

Scammed. Pic likely way more than one gallon or $20 tree. Also unless specified tree likely to be bare rooted so have substrate and container ready for emergency repot. Good fortune.

That's part of the fun I paid with PayPal so I'm not worried about waking up tomorrow with an empty checking account lol.

 

[_space_bard_]

Well I got a USPS tracking number. Hasn't shipped yet though.

Definitely more oddities for this company/scam site. Their website is nnplant.com, but the company name in the banner on the website says "Bella's Garden" and to add to the confusion the order confirmation has "CaliforniaFloridaplant" listed as their name.

This is fun

 

[Forrestford]

Interested…

 

[just.wing.it]

 

[_space_bard_]

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Yes, yes I am.

 

[_space_bard_]

It finally shipped! Look at the sellers super legit business email I'm actually getting excited for the conclusion of this adventure. What will it look like? How much of a scam is it?

I will say that if it's actually similar to the advertised photo that I'll order like 10 of them before letting everyone know lol.

 

[leatherback]

Why would this not be legit? I fully expect you to get something like what is on the picture, which seems a 2-4 year old plant.

 

[_space_bard_]

Why would this not be legit? I fully expect you to get something like what is on the picture, which seems a 2-4 year old plant.

 

[Shogun610]

Lol is this gonna be you when it arrives

 

[_space_bard_]

Lol is this gonna be you when it arrives

My next adventure might be ordering a Bonsai from Wish.com

 

[_space_bard_]

The results are in! After dealing with the incompetence of my post office where they almost sent it back to the sender, I finally received the tree.

I was on lunch break from work and didn't have time to pot it, something I'll be immediately doing when I get home. It's currently in the shade on my back patio. As I'm no Pinus expert (giggidy) and new to this hobby, I have no idea if it's actually a JBP. The trunk is about 1/2" near the base, and before it was chopped at the top it probably looked similar to the original website photo. If it's actually a JBP, and survives, I'll be pretty satisfied.

Any advice on keeping it alive from an out of season transplant?

 

[hinmo24t]

Could be wrong but that may have been a nice gamble for $20, or at least very reasonable

 

[Dzhokar]

Looks decent for 20 bucks.
Also no clue if it's a JBP or not. Sure someone who knows will chime in.

 

[_space_bard_]

Looks decent for 20 bucks.
Also no clue if it's a JBP or not. Sure someone who knows will chime in.

Who's the resident Pinus expert around here? I've been looking at images of JBPs about that size and age and it does appear similar, but I'm afraid my lack of knowledge and confirmation bias is just telling me that lol.

 

[Paradox]

Any advice on keeping it alive from an out of season transplant?

If you haven't potted it yet, try to do so with as minimal disturbance to the roots as possible.

Try to work the soil through the roots with a chopstick as best you can. If it takes you some time to do this, spray the roots with water from a spray bottle to keep them from drying out as you work.

Afterward, I'd place the tree where it gets a little morning sun (as long as it doesn't get too hot) and afternoon shade. Water carefully while it recovers. Don't let it dry out completely but don't keep it too wet either. It looks otherwise healthy so don't worry about fertilizing this year. Don't do anything else this year either. Just leave it be and keep an eye on it as I said.

Good luck

 

[Paradox]

Who's the resident Pinus expert around here? I've been looking at images of JBPs about that size and age and it does appear similar, but I'm afraid my lack of knowledge and confirmation bias is just telling me that lol.

It's very hard to pinpoint an age because we don't know where and under what conditions it was grown. Growth rate will differ significantly based on those factors. I will say is probably under 10 years old maybe around 4-6 years but that's a guess at best.

 

[_space_bard_]

If you haven't potted it yet, try to do so with as minimal disturbance to the roots as possible.

Try to work the soil through the roots with a chopstick as best you can. If it takes you some time to do this, spray the roots with water from a spray bottle to keep them from drying out as you work.

Afterward, I'd place the tree where it gets a little morning sun (as long as it doesn't get too hot) and afternoon shade. Water carefully while it recovers. Don't let it dry out completely but don't keep it too wet either. It looks otherwise healthy so don't worry about fertilizing this year. Don't do anything else this year either. Just leave it be and keep an eye on it as I said.

Good luck

Pond Basket/Colander or training pot? Heck...plant in ground even? I have a nice morning sun, afternoon/evening shade spot for either option.