| Merchant | Pot Size | Availability | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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- | In Stock | $40.88 | Buy |
| Common Name | Bitterleaf, African Vernonia |
| Family | Asteraceae |
| Genus | Vernonia |
| Species | Amygdalina |
| Origin | West Africa |
| Blooming | Small purple tubular flowers, rare indoors, common in summer outdoors. |
| Leaf Color | Dark green with reddish veins |
| Sunlight | Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-draining loam rich in organic matter, pH 6.0-7.5
Keep soil consistently moist during active growth; reduce watering significantly in winter dormancy.
Requires full sun for optimal growth and leaf bitterness; tolerates partial shade indoors.
Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly during spring and summer growing season.
Prune tips to encourage bushiness; harvest leaves regularly for consumption.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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