Surinam Spinach
Talinum triangulareSurinam spinach Flower By Harigovindind [CC BY-SA 4.0] (Photo Credits)
Surinam spinach has bright green, slightly tangy, crunchy leaves and dainty pink flowers. It is related to purslane and so contains oxalic acid. It is ornamental enough to use in a flower garden. Use it raw in salads or tossed in at the end of a stir-fry. It is a low bushy plant between 30 and 100 cm tall. It grows and thrives in partial shade and high soil moisture.Weed warning: It self-sows very readily, care should be taken to avoid it becoming invasive
Other Names: Waterleaf, Surinam Purslane, Philippine spinach, Florida spinach, Javanese ginger, #AM
$9.90
Specifications of Surinam Spinach
Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
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