
Breynia androgyna
Breynia androgyna
Breynia androgyna is a robust tropical shrub valued in Southeast Asia for its edible young leaves, commonly used as a cooked vegetable. It grows best in warm, humid conditions with partial shade and regular watering, tolerating a range of soil types as long as drainage is adequate. This low-maintenance plant requires minimal pruning and is well suited to a productive tropical garden or food forest.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
48″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Moderately, Keeping Soil Consistently Moist But Allowing The Surface To Dry Slightly Between Waterings
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — CC-BY-SA
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