Chaya Plant- Potted- 5" pot- Cnidoscolus aconitifolius

Chaya Plant- Potted- 5" pot- Cnidoscolus aconitifoliusChaya 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

🌿 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