Sissoo Spinach aka Brazillian Spinach LIVE PLANT

Sissoo Spinach aka Brazilian Spinach Perennial Tropical Greens LIVE PLANT
Alternanthera sissoo

Listing is for one rooted plant. Plants are grown in 72 cell trays so that they will be rooted but small enough for efficient shipping.

Check out my YouTube video "Live Plant Care Guide & Delivery Unboxing for my Customers" for further instructions on what to expect with your live plant delivery and care tips: https://youtu.be/BmPw4rKLwDk

If your in warmer climates where growing spinach is a challenge, try growing Sissoo spinach. Sissoo Spinach, also known as Brazilian Spinach or Sambu Lettuce, is a leafy green that adds a burst of vibrant green to your garden but also provides a tasty and nutrient-rich treat for your plate. It is one of the few leafy greens that thrives in tropical/subtropical regions, still growing and producing leaves even in the middle of a hot Florida summer. Plants grow best in moist but well draining soil and in a spot that gets full morning sun with afternoon shade. Can also be treated like a houseplant and grow in doors. Its crinkled shiny leaves make for an interesting foliage contrast. Sisso spinach does have oxalic acid so if your on a reduced oxalic acid diet, cook the leaves before eating to remove 90% of this compound.

If planted in ground and left unpruned, it will sprawl out and form low growing clumping mounds, about 3FT wide, making it a great choice for planting under fruit trees to block out weeds.

This is a tropical plant that does not like the cold. Protect smaller/baby plants when temperatures drop below 40F, or bring in doors for the winter.

When can I start harvesting leaves? Leaves can be harvested right away. But I recommend allowing this starter plant to grow to at least 1 foot wide before harvesting leaves.

Growing Conditions
USDA Hardiness Zones: 9-11
Does not like temperatures below 40F. Protect young plants if temperatures drop below 40F.
Perennial evergreen - will lose leaves if exposed to too much cold
Sun: Full sun or partial shade
Soil: Prefers soil heavy in composted organic matter or potting mix
Water: Likes consistent water but not water logged which will cause root rot
Fertilizer: Focus on nitrogen. I like mixing blood meal into the planting hole which is high in nitrogen and promotes lush leafy growth.

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Shipping

***I cannot ship this plant to Hawaii due to agricultural restrictions***
Please understand that I only offer USPS flat rate priority mail options for plants/bulbs/rhizomes. The longer they stay in transit, the greater the risk that it will arrive dead or damaged. I just want to ensure that plants arrive alive/healthy to my customers.

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- I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful propagating. I also have lots of information on my Instagram and YouTube channel. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please feel free to message me if you cant find information or have additional questions.

- No returns or refunds. Since there are so many factors that affect propagation and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once shipped. These are the same seeds and plants I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.

- Availability of seeds/plants in this shop varies depending on what I have growing that season. With that said, please be advised that seeds/plants are available in limited quantities. Once sold out they may or may not be available again.

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