Katuk Plant (Sauropus androgynus) Live Plant | 3–8 Inches in Nursery Pot | Edible Perennial

About This Plant

KATUK, also known as Sweetleaf Bush, is an evergreen edible shrub valued for its tender edible leaves and small flowers. This live plant is young, vigorous, and suitable for edible landscapes, food forests, and home gardens. It tolerates a wide range of light conditions and grows quickly when regularly harvested.

What You Will Receive

1 live Katuk (Sweetleaf Bush) plant with healthy roots in a 3-inch nursery pot. Height is approximately 3–8 inches. Edible perennial shrub.

Growing Information

• Common Name: Katuk, Sweetleaf Bush
• Botanical Name: Sauropus androgynus
• Plant Type: Evergreen edible shrub
• Growth Stage: Young live plant
• Sun Requirements: Full sun to full shade
• Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
• Mature Height: 4–6 feet
• Growth Rate: Fast
• USDA Zones: 8–11
• Container Friendly: Yes

Care Tip

Harvest young shoots regularly to encourage fuller, bushier growth. Grow in fertile soil with consistent moisture. If grown in a container in cooler climates, move indoors or to a sheltered location to protect from frost.

Live Plant Notice

Live plants naturally vary in size, shape, foliage, and appearance. Depending on the season and shipping conditions, plants may arrive dormant, leafless, pruned, bare root, or show minor shipping stress such as wilting or leaf loss.

Listing photos may show a mature plant for reference. The plant you receive may be younger or smaller depending on the size and condition stated in this listing.

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