Breynia Species, Katuk, Sweetleaf Bush

this plants leaves hasve an excellent flavor
similar to peanut. in a good way.

i had it 4 years. it took 3 light fr...Read Moreosts around 30F
4 weeks ago we had 26F night, and it didnt make it.

grows well in mosltly shade
can take full sun if soil is moist
it didnt seem to like a container
when i put it in the ground it really took off.
doesnt mind being cut back (and eaten)
great in salads.

roots fairly easy from cuttings

Easily propagated by cuttings of older woody stems. Strip the leaves and stick it in the ground in the shade.
(i keep 2 leaves on it)

It probably needs cross pollination to produce seeds
(not a clone from cuttings of the same plant)

I got my plant for free at an exhibition stall of the agriculture section in 2004. He gave it to me saying that it is called vitamin pla...Read Morent. I later found out that this is in cultivation for its high nutritional value and is becoming popular. Attractive dark green foliage. It takes pruning well, once established. Just chew a few leaves for the needed vitamin requirements!