Cridoscolus aconitifolius Tree (0.3m)

Cnidoscolus aconitifolius,

 commonly known as Chaya or Mexican Spinach, is a fast-growing, perennial shrub native to Mexico and Central America. It is valued for its highly nutritious leaves, which are rich in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins.

Key Features:

• Leaves: Large, green, deeply lobed (resembling papaya or castor leaves); mildly toxic when raw due to hydrocyanic acid and must be cooked before consumption.

• Growth: Can grow up to 3–5 meters tall; drought-tolerant and low maintenance.

• Use: Commonly grown as a leafy vegetable; also used in traditional medicine and as animal fodder.

Chaya is a hardy, productive plant ideal for tropical gardens and food security planting.

刺苋树（学名：Cnidoscolus aconitifolius），常被称为恰亚（Chaya）或墨西哥菠菜，是一种生长迅速的多年生灌木，原产于墨西哥和中美洲。它的叶片营养丰富，富含蛋白质、铁、钙及多种维生素。

主要特征：

• 叶子：大而深裂，形状类似木瓜或蓖麻叶。生叶含有氢氰酸，必须煮熟后才能安全食用。

• 生长：可长至3–5米高，耐旱，养护简单。

• 用途：常作为蔬菜栽培，也用于传统草药或动物饲料。

刺苋树是一种生命力强、产量高的植物，适合热带地区家庭种植，是保障粮食安全的优良选择。

Sunlight: Direct Sunlight

Water: Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not overly wet. Wet soil may lead to root rot.

Fertiliser: Keep your plant in top form by feeding it every few weeks with a dilute solution of liquid fertiliser or sprinkling solid fertiliser over the soil.

Plant Size: Approx. 30cm (vary in sizes)

Rootball Size: 17cmØ x 15cmH

Pot Type: Plant comes in a plastic pot (with drainage holes)

 * Product photo shown is for reference only. Actual plant colour, type, size and arrangement may differ from photo.

 * Kindly take note when you're purchasing matching pot, the diameter has to be larger than the rootball size.