Bitter leaf

Vernonia amygdalina

A shrub with bitter leaves used in cooking and traditional drinks.

LightFull sun
WaterWhen the top is dry
WhereGarden, full sun

Care tag · 161

“Cut it back often. It sprouts plenty of new leaves.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Full sun to light shade.
  2. 02

    Water

    When the top of the soil is dry.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Any well-draining soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    Compost now and then.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Tall and leggy

    Cut it back hard.

  • Yellow leaves

    Too wet or hungry.

Garden, full sun

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