{"product_id":"chaya-or-tree-spinach-live-plant","title":"Chaya or Tree Spinach - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChaya \/ Tree Spinach\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChaya, often called Tree Spinach, is a vigorous tropical leafy green valued for its highly nutritious edible leaves. The plant produces large, maple-like leaves on a woody shrub that can grow several feet tall. It is widely grown in tropical regions as a productive garden green. Once established, Chaya is very resilient and produces a steady supply of leaves throughout the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Will Receive\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA well-rooted plant in a 4\" container, with a plant height between 6–20 inches. Plants may be lightly trimmed to ensure they fit safely in the shipping box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eLight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full sun to partial shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌱 \u003cstrong\u003eSoil\u003c\/strong\u003e: Well-draining soil; tolerant of poor soils\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e: Moderate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🌡️ \u003cstrong\u003eTemperature\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thrives in warm, tropical climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 \u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Zones\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9–11\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e❄️ \u003cstrong\u003eCold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frost sensitive; may die back in cold weather but can regrow from roots in mild climates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-growing perennial shrub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6–10 feet tall when mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpright branching growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🥬 \u003cstrong\u003eEdible Greens\u003c\/strong\u003e: Leaves commonly cooked like spinach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eProductive Garden Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-yield leafy vegetable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌴 \u003cstrong\u003eTropical Food Garden\u003c\/strong\u003e: Excellent for warm climates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🏡 \u003cstrong\u003eEdible Landscape\u003c\/strong\u003e: Combines productivity with ornamental foliage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant: Chaya leaves must be cooked before eating and should not be consumed raw.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave questions? Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healinghsnursery.com\/policies\/shipping-policy\" title=\"Shipping Policy\"\u003eShipping Policy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/healinghsnursery.com\/policies\/refund-policy\" title=\"Cancellation \u0026amp; Refund Policy\"\u003eCancellations \u0026amp; Refund Policy\u003c\/a\u003e has helpful details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Healing Herbs \u0026 Spices Nursery","offers":[{"title":"4in Pot","offer_id":44671043600429,"sku":null,"price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/2858\/9869\/files\/Plants-_20251127_013848_0000.png?v=1772681405","url":"https:\/\/healinghsnursery.com\/products\/chaya-or-tree-spinach-live-plant","provider":"Healing Herbs \u0026 Spices Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}