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🥕 Katuk

Sauropus androgynus
vegetables Shrub Phyllanthaceae
☀️ Sun
Partial Shade to Full Sun
💧 Water
Moderate
🗺️ Zones
9-11
🧪 Soil pH
6.0-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
Rich, moist
🚿 Drainage
Well-drained
📏 Spacing
24-36 in
📐 Height
36-72 in

🤝 Companions (2)

🤝 Ginger
Tropical understory companions in shade
🤝 Turmeric
Both love partial shade and moisture

⚠️ Keep Apart (1)

⚠️ Mint
Aggressive competition for soil space

📝 Growing Notes

Tropical perennial spinach. Nutty flavor. Extremely productive. Prefers afternoon shade in hot climates.

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