Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant (sauropus androgynus) – Katuk – One of the most popular leaf vegetables in South Asia and Southeast Asia. Katuk is notable for high yields and palatability. The shoot tips have been sold as tropical asparagus. In Vietnam, the locals cook it with crab meat, minced pork or dried shrimp to make soup. In Malaysia, it is commonly stir-fried with egg or dried anchovies. The flowers and small purplish fruits of the plant have also be eaten In Indonesia, the leaves of the plant are used to make a tasty infusion. The growth rate of Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant will vary greatly depending on soil type, sunlight, temperature and other factors. A few leaves are often trimmed prior to shipping to reduce transpiration and travel stress. Katuk Sweet Leaf Plants are easy to grow, flowering plants that produce lightly scented, blooms throughout the summer. Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant will grow happily and flower in a pot or in-ground. They add a tropical accent to any outdoor space, garden or patio. In cooler zones a containerized Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant can be relocated indoors for the winter months. All Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant grow very well in containers, indoors or on the patio. Plants need enough room for growth, generally a 6? to a 12? round container will suffice to get started. Remember the looser the roots, the taller and healthier your Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant will be. When the plant becomes root bound its growth will slow, at that point it is time for a larger pot. Best outdoors if grown in zone 10-11. This Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant requires 80-100% sunlight. Depending on your location full sun is often best. In the northern end of their grow zone Katuk Sweet Leaf Plant should be brought indoors or protected during the winter months. The patio zone is 4a-11 which means the potted plant will flourish over the summer months in colder zones but must be brought inside before winter.