Widely cultivated for its edible leaves in the tropics. It is an excellent hot weather substitute for spinach.

A red dye is obtained from the juice of the fruits.

Requires a well-drained moisture-retentive soil rich in organic matter and a warm sunny sheltered position. Prefers a sandy loam. Tolerates fairly poor soils but does much better in rich soils. Tolerates high rainfall. Tolerates a pH between 4.3 to 7.

Suggested uses:

Sub-Tropical, Greenhouse, Containers, Conservatory, Wall side and trellises.

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