Chinese water-spinach
Ipomoea aquatica
Chinese water-spinach is a fast-growing tropical leafy vegetable that thrives in warm, wet conditions and can be grown in boggy garden beds, containers, or even shallow water. Provide full sun and keep the soil or growing medium consistently moist to wet for the best leaf production. Harvest stems and leaves regularly to encourage bushy, continued growth and enjoy them as a nutritious stir-fry green.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
12″
Watering Schedule
Every 2-3 Days Or Keep Roots In Shallow Water • Keep Soil Consistently Wet Or Grow In Shallow Standing Water; This Plant Thrives In Aquatic Or Semi-Aquatic Conditions
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Nov 18, 2022 by Blue Bottle (cc-by-sa)
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