Chaya Plant- Potted- 5" pot- Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

🌿 Chaya Plant – Tree Spinach (Live Plant)

Grow a highly productive and nutritious perennial with the Chaya Plant (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius), also known as Tree Spinach. This fast-growing tropical plant produces abundant leafy greens that are rich in nutrients and perfect for cooking. Ideal for warm climates and container growing.

Key Details:

• Botanical Name: Cnidoscolus aconitifolius
• Common Name: Chaya, Tree Spinach
• Plant Type: Tropical perennial shrub
• USDA Growing Zones: 9–11 (grow as annual or container plant in cooler areas)

Features:

• Highly productive leafy green plant
• Large, tender leaves once cooked
• Fast-growing and long-lived
• Drought-tolerant once established
• Great for edible gardens and permaculture systems

Plant Size (at maturity):

• 4–8 feet tall, 3–6 feet wide

Growing Instructions:

• Prefers full sun to partial shade
• Plant in well-drained soil
• Water regularly during establishment; drought-tolerant later
• Protect from frost and cold temperatures
• Can be grown in ground or large containers

Harvest & Use:

• Harvest mature leaves regularly to encourage growth
• Leaves must be cooked before consumption
• Commonly used in soups, stews, and sautéed dishes

Plant Care & Notes:

• Easy to grow and low maintenance
• Thrives in warm, humid climates
• Prune to control size and encourage bushy growth