Wild spinach (Coccinia adoensis)

Wild spinach

Wild spinach is a vigorous climbing vine adorned with simple, ovate leaves and striking tubular flowers that transition from white to yellow. Its tendrils grasp onto nearby structures, allowing it to thrive in a variety of environments, while producing small, inedible, red fruits that hold seeds for propagation.

Scientific classification

Species

Wild spinach (Coccinia adoensis)

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Vine, Herb

Plant Type

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Wild spinach

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Pruning: Wild spinach thrives with regular pruning, ideally in early spring, to remove unhealthy stems and shape its growth. Target strong shoots for new growth, as this practice improves air circulation, reduces disease risk, and enhances leaf production, leading to a more abundant harvest.

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