🥦 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
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (2)
Tropical understory companions in shade
Both love partial shade and moisture
⚠️ Keep Apart (1)
Aggressive competition for soil space
📝 Growing Notes
Tropical perennial spinach. Nutty flavor. Extremely productive. Prefers afternoon shade in hot climates.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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