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Spinach, Okinawa - 3" Starter Pot - Gynura bicolor- Heat Loving Summer Spinach!
Spinach, Okinawa - 3" Starter Pot - Gynura bicolor- Heat Loving Summer Spinach!
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Name: Okinawa Spinach, Purple Gynura
Scientific Name: Gynura bicolor
Family Name: Asteraceae
Product Description:
Okinawa Spinach (Gynura bicolor) is a vibrant, edible tropical perennial grown for its striking two‑tone foliage and nutrient‑rich leaves. The plant forms dense, upright mounds of oval leaves that are green on top and deep purple underneath, creating a bold, ornamental contrast even from a distance. The foliage is tender, crisp, and slightly succulent, offering a mild, spinach‑like flavor with a hint of earthiness.
Stems grow bushy and compact, making this species ideal for container culture and small garden spaces. In warm climates, Okinawa Spinach may produce small orange‑yellow flowers, though most growers pinch blooms to maintain leaf production and encourage branching. Long valued in Asian cuisine and folk medicine, this plant remains popular today as a beautiful, easy‑to‑grow edible green that doubles as a decorative foliage plant.
Origination: Native to Southeast Asia; cultivated widely in tropical and subtropical regions
Historic Uses: Edible leafy vegetable, traditional herbal tonic, ornamental foliage plant
Height: Compact, bushy perennial; typically 12–24 inches tall with upright stems
Hardiness: USDA Zones 9–11 (grown as an annual or container plant in cooler climates)
Flower Color: Small orange‑yellow clusters; often removed to promote leaf growth
Maturity: Fast‑growing perennial; forms dense, leafy clumps
Other Names: Purple Gynura, Hong Tsoi, Okinawa Leaf Vegetable
Growing Conditions:
Thrives in bright, indirect light to partial shade. Full sun may intensify leaf color but can reduce tenderness. Prefers warm temperatures and consistently moist, well‑draining soil. Excellent for containers, raised beds, edible landscapes, and tropical gardens. Pinch tips regularly to encourage branching and abundant leaf production. Protect from frost and cold weather. Harvest frequently for best flavor and continual regrowth.
Ships in 3" pots. You will receive a plant similar to the ones pictured, though size and fullness may vary. Please understand that shipped plants have bumpy rides. A few broken leaves or small stems are normal during shipping and are not considered damage. Broken stems can be rooted once the cut end dries to start new growth. Plants may arrive semi‑dormant, and in winter they may naturally drop a few leaves. If your plant arrives rotting or dead, we will replace it. Please contact us with photo proof within 24 hours of delivery. After 24 hours, plant care becomes the buyer’s responsibility, though we’re always happy to answer questions and help you succeed. We also add brief instructions on getting started when you open your box. We want our plant babies to have happy new homes! 🥰
Heat packs are available to purchase in our shop for cold-sensitive plants. Keep in mind some plants we carry are very tropical and even cold, not freezing, temperatures can kill them. 📌IF YOU EXPECT COLD WEATHER, PLEASE PURCHASE A HEAT PACK! 📌 These are necessary for winter shipping, so I sell them at cost. I won't refund or replace any frozen plants unless you buy one!
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Items cannot be shipped to CALIFORNIA or ARIZONA easily due to state import laws. All plants shipped there must be inspected before entry. Seed-grown herbaceous plants may not survive transit. I cannot guarantee herbaceous plant orders from these states, so order at your own risk. Hoyas, cacti, and succulents are an exception. My apologies for any inconvenience.
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