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Bitterleaf

Bitterleaf Care

Gymnanthemum Amygdalinum

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What is the plant

Bitterleaf is a much-branched, evergreen shrub or small tree, growing up to 10 metres tall with a bole up to 40 cm in diameter.A very popular edible leaf in parts of Africa, where it is often cultivated, as well as being gathered from the wild, and is commonly sold in local markets. The tree is sometimes grown as an ornamental

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Humidity

Dry

Lighting

Full Sun

Temperature

16°C - 26°C

Hardiness zone

10 - 12

Difficulty

Easy

How to Care for the Plant

Water
It prefers dry or moist soil and can tolerate drought.
Sunlight
It cannot grow in the shade.
Soil
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils.

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Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 26°c, but can tolerate 16 - 35°c
Popularity
111 people already have this plant 13 people have added this plant to their wishlists

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