I have a chaya plant(tree spinach)to trade.Its growing in a 4 inch pot size.Check my list for my wants or I may be open to offers.Debbie

Yes, Nova and many thanks! Let me look around for a few things to send to you. Do you have any epis? I have a lovely shell pink one and another which is a violent magenta purple. The others haven't bloomed, yet. Also, I am rooting roses like mad....Lol D'Ann, TIA is thanks in advance. I am looking for more food crops. Everything I buy now goes through my mind like this..."That's two gallons and that is one and a half gallons... Maybe I'll just put that money in the gas tank, instead...." I would love to know what anyone thinks of the taste of chaya. I love my veggies, esp greens, but I just can't do that malabar spinach. It is just too rich and mucilaginous for my taste. Veronica

I think we had a mini twister in the backyard along with a lot of rain. My chaya against the fence fell right over. I gave it a BIG haircut and staked it up. I'm sure it will be ok. I think it would bloom more if it was in more sun? I was going to start some cuttings but got overwhelmed by all the other stuff I wanted to get done in the yard :-(

Hmm, I've not had allergic reactions to Chaya, yet, but Mangos, Barbados Cherries, and Florida Holly cause me itchies from mild to severe. I do believe you, as that white sap can cause irritation. Do you have the Chaya with wide leaves (3 to 5 lobes) or the multilobed, lacey, delicate-looking one that reminds folks of Pot plants? I've not noticed stinging hairs with any of them. Chaya is great for making wraps, or as a spinach substitute. It lowers blood sugar, for those who are diabetic. I think it does retain more firmness than other greens. I chopped mine way back after the freeze, so have not cooked it in a while. It is now 7' tall and at least 6' wide, so I will start using it again. It tastes a bit more bitter than spinach, but much milder than collards or kale. Collards and Kale are usually cooked for many hours. I suspect that woyld help Chaya be more tender as well. Glad to hear that you enjoyed it!! Lisa