try doing a search for "nurseries that sell Araucaria"

Pirate_girl,

I am sure there are plenty of online sources selling Araucaria. I am a big online shopper so searching for online stores that sell this plant is not the issue.

One reason I love this forum is because people here are willing and happy to share their personal experience - in this case I am asking for GWers experience buying this plant or growing it from seed. Sorry if my original posting didnt get the message across .

Usha

Hi Usha,

Well I went literally by your question 'know where I can buy one?' which you've just clarified above.

Sorry, I have no experience in either growing or buying this, likely someone else will.

http://www.plant-world-seeds.com/store/view_seed_item/2516?currency=USD

They get huge, I saw some in Ireland that were at least 100 feet tall. I do not think they would be hardy in Michigan.

Aracaria Araucana is the cold hardiest species--down to zone 7. Supposedly there are a few planted in my area but they are quite rare and you have to go searching for one being grown in the home garden. Years ago, a local garden center was selling nice ones for 10.00 and I passed it by only to regret it. I have since purchased one from eBay. No, it was not huge originally, but it has started to branch. I might eventually put it into the ground, but right now it's containerized and goes into a cold greenhouse in the winter. They all prefer cool, moist climates so resent excessive heat as much as cold--so Ireland is kind to them. You could grow one in Michigan but would need to protect it in typical zone 5 winters. I don't know how they would do as a houseplant in the winter under warm, indoor conditions though.