{"product_id":"katuk-plant","title":"Katuk Plant (Sauropus androgynus)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe Katuk tree (\u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eSauropus androgynus\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as the sweetleaf bush, is a \u003cmark data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 500; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(0, 29, 53); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(0, 29, 53);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4QuJAPegoIAggACAAIARAO\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-wiz-uids=\"PNMlke_10\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"HxTRcb\"\u003e\u003c!--qkimaf PNMlke_z\/HugV6--\u003e\u003c!--cqw1tb PNMlke_z\/HugV6--\u003efast-growing, perennial tropical shrub\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/mark\u003e. Prized as an edible superfood, its young leaves, tender shoots, and flowers are highly nutritious and known for a sweet, nutty flavor similar to peas or asparagus.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIARAT\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(0, 29, 53); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(0, 29, 53);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003eKey Characteristics\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIARAW\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAEQFw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eNutritional Value:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Dried leaves can contain up to 49% protein. They are also rich in vitamins A and C, calcium, iron, and antioxidants\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eAppearance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Features dark green leaves, long pendant branches, and small flowers that turn into small white-to-purple fruits.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eUses:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e The shoots are often called \"tropical asparagus\" and are eaten raw in salads or cooked in soups and stir-fries. It is also traditionally used in Southeast Asia to boost lactation in nursing mothers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAA\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(0, 29, 53); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(0, 29, 53);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"3\" class=\"otQkpb\"\u003eHow to Grow\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-ved=\"2ahUKEwi-u5Xjy96UAxXAkmoFHTX-J-4Qi4wTegoIAggACAAIGRAD\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBA\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eClimate:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Thrives in hot, humid climates and is hardy in USDA Hardiness Zones 9 to 11. It will drop its leaves in freezing temperatures, though the roots can sometimes survive and regrow in the spring.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLight \u0026amp; Soil:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Grows well in partial shade to full sun, provided it receives consistent watering in damp, well-drained soil.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eMaintenance:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e While it can reach heights of up to 8-12 feet, it is best pruned to a manageable 4–6 foot hedge. Regular pruning encourages the growth of tender, edible new shoots.\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACBkQBw\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none solid rgb(10, 10, 10); border-bottom: 0px none rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePropagation:\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e It is extremely easy to propagate; you can root semi-woody stem cuttings directly in the soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKatuk Cuttings for Easy Propagation – Grow a Nutritious Tropical Green\u003c\/strong\u003e Shop fresh katuk (Sauropus androgynus) cuttings and learn how to propagate this protein-rich, perennial leafy green at home. Katuk thrives in tropical climates and is perfect for edible landscaping, permaculture gardens, and off-grid homesteads. Propagation is simple:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelect healthy 4–6 inch stem cuttings with at least one node\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove lower leaves and dip cut ends in rooting hormone for faster growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant in moist, well-draining soil and cover with a humidity tent or plastic bag to retain moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"ps-2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep in warm, shaded conditions until roots develop—typically within a few weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're building a food forest or adding diversity to your garden, katuk is a low-maintenance, high-nutrient plant that’s easy to grow from cuttings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Island Gardeners","offers":[{"title":"1 gal","offer_id":46830707638461,"sku":null,"price":25.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 gal","offer_id":46830707671229,"sku":null,"price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/2801\/5293\/files\/FullSizeRender_739a306c-3cbd-4a05-a467-0a7d37b701bb.jpg?v=1780061556","url":"https:\/\/theislandgardeners.com\/products\/katuk-plant","provider":"The Island Gardeners","version":"1.0","type":"link"}