Katuk
Sauropus androgynus, Phyllanthaceae
Zones
9a–11b
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate
Guild Roles
Producer
Growing Conditions
Sun
Partial Shade (optimal)
Water
Low
Soil pH
5.5 – 7
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
PandanPandanus amaryllifolius
Pest DeterrentNurse Plant
Apple MintMentha suaveolensPest Deterrent
Holy BasilOcimum tenuiflorumPest DeterrentPollinator Sharing
True IndigoIndigofera tinctoriaNitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Sunset MuskmallowAbelmoschus manihotPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Uses
Functions
Food
Edible Parts
Leaves
Common Questions
What zones does Katuk grow in?
Katuk grows in USDA hardiness zones 9a through 11b.
What are good companion plants for Katuk?
Good companions for Katuk include Pandan, Apple Mint, Holy Basil, True Indigo, Sunset Muskmallow.
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