Katuk Cuttings 5 Inches Sweet Leaf Unrooted (Sauropus androgynus) - Edible Tropical Shrub for Home Gardens

Katuk, also known as Sweet Leaf (Sauropus androgynus), is a tropical leafy shrub valued for its tender edible leaves and attractive evergreen growth. The leaves have a mild, nutty flavor and are commonly used in home gardens in warm climates. This plant grows as a compact shrub and can be maintained with regular pruning.

🌱 What You’ll Receive

12 Cuttings
5 inches long

🌿 Plant Overview

Sauropus androgynus is a perennial tropical shrub grown for its edible foliage. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers and maintains dense green leaves throughout the year in frost-free climates. It is commonly cultivated in warm regions and performs well in containers or garden beds.

🌸 Characteristics

• Evergreen tropical shrub
• Tender green leaves with mild, nutty flavor
• Compact, bushy growth habit
• Small, inconspicuous flowers

🌞 Sunlight

Full Sun to Partial Shade

🌱 Soil

Prefers well-draining, fertile soil

💧 Water

Moderate; prefers consistently moist but well-draining soil

Common Name: Katuk
Scientific Name: Sauropus androgynus
Sunlight: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Watering: Moderate
Soil: Well-draining, Fertile
Hardiness Zones: 9–11
Growth Habit: Compact shrub
Format: Unrooted Cuttings