BITTER LEAF
By Kwameghana CC BY-SA 4.0 (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Vernonia amygdalina
Description
Other Names: African Bitter Leaf
A small shrub from tropical Africa that grows 2-5m. The bitter leaves are used in soups and stews.
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$14.90 | 5 | Cutting | Medium |
Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Tropical
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
WA
Suitability in Pots
Yes
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
First Year
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
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