ប្រទាលឆ្អឹងពស់៖ (Cissus quadrangularis)
(Cissus quadrangularis) commonly called Veldt grape, Vadamant creeper, Cucumber Cactus, or ប្រទាលឆ្អឹងពស់៖ or វល្លិ៍ច្រវាក់ចោរ (in Khmer).
(3-50 °F) ដើមឆៃយ៉ា or Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius)
I had to purchase these cuttings. Chaya is a leafy fast growing perennial shrubs. It's a hardy plant and grow to about 10-20ft. Tall. Chaya propagation is commonly done by cutting. The milky sap healed and sealed the wound if kept dry a few days prior to planting. Here in USDA Zone 9a winter temperatures is as lowas 25 °F. It's frost sensitive. Once established it can be winterizing by heavily mulching it to protect the roots. It'll be killed by hard freeze but usually re-sprouts from the roots. Extremely pest resistant. Chaya bears white flowers, both, male and female. Chaya has high levels of protein, calcium and iron. Leaves contained carotene, potassium, vitamin A, B,C, and folic acid. Chaya contains hydrodynamic glycosides, a toxic compound easily rendered by cooking. Requires a quick blanched of 1-5 minutes or more before eaten. DO NOT use aluminum cookware when cooking Chaya, it can res...
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