Water Spinach Plant
Perennial herb to 3 m, Water Spinach yields tender, edible leaves. Asian native, thrives in wet, warm conditions. Edible and nutrient-rich, ideal for stir-fries.
Habit
Perennial herb
Height
1-3 m
Growth
Fast
Soil
Moist, fertile
Shade
Full Sun
Moisture
High
Edible
Yes (leaves, stems)
Medicinal
Yes (vitamin A)
Origin
Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
60-80
Potting media
Loam+Compost
Fertilizers
NPK(10:10:10)
Watering
Every 1-2 days
Plant Weight
~0.5-2 kg
Flowering Time
Summer
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
~0.5-1 kg leaves
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
1-2 years
Health Benefits
Vitamin A, iron
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
10:10:10 weekly
Common Diseases and Remedies
Downy mildew, leaf spot, whiteflies, aphids
Grayish-white mold on leaf undersides, dark spots on leaves, small white insects on leaves, sticky residue and curled leaves
Improve air circulation, remove and destroy affected leaves, use insecticidal soap or neem oil, apply neem oil
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, fungicides with copper, insecticides with pyrethrins, insecticides with imidacloprid