🥦 Chaya

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

vegetables Shrub Euphorbiaceae

☀️ Sun

Full Sun to Partial Shade

💧 Water

Low to Moderate

🗺️ Zones

8-11

🧪 Soil pH

6.0-7.5

🪴 Soil Type

Well-draining

🚿 Drainage

Well-drained

📏 Spacing

6-10 ft

📐 Height

6-15 ft

Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Moringa

Both superfood shrubs for tropical gardens

🤝 Pigeon Pea

Nitrogen-fixer for nutrient-hungry chaya

⚠️ Keep Apart (3)

⚠️ Fennel

Allelopathic - may inhibit growth

⚠️ Mint

Aggressive mint competes for resources

⚠️ Walnut

Susceptible to juglone toxicity from walnut trees

📝 Growing Notes

Mayan spinach - super nutritious. MUST cook 5-15 min in boiling water. Do not cook in aluminum.

🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants

Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Johnny's Selected Seeds Botanical Interests True Leaf Market Burpee Territorial Seed Company

Plot Buddies is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission at no extra cost to you. This does not affect our plant recommendations. We only link to retailers we trust.