J blue on Nostr: This is probably one of my most taken for granted plants. I use it regularly as a ...

This is probably one of my most taken for granted plants. I use it regularly as a substitute for lettuce and spinach but it has wider applications.

It grows in shade to part-sun. It likes rich mulchy soil and plenty of water. I have it growing in a large pot with a well at the bottom so it does not dry out. This also saves water.

I also grow it as a companion to large tropical trees but have to keep the sissoo maintained so it doesn’t crowd out the tree and use up all the water.