Chakotha Leaves Plant
Perennial tree to 15 m, Chakotha yields aromatic, edible leaves. Southeast Asian native, thrives in warm, sunny conditions. Used in culinary dishes, rich in antioxidants.
Habit
Perennial tree
Height
5-15 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, fertile
Shade
Full sun
Moisture
Moderate
Edible
Yes (leaves)
Medicinal
Yes (hemostatic)
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical
Temperature (°)
20-35
Humidity (%)
50-70
Potting media
Loam+Compost
Fertilizers
10:10:10
Watering
Every 3-5 days
Plant Weight
~20-50 kg
Flowering Time
Year-round
Soil Ph level
6.0-7.0
Water Ph level
6.0-7.0
Soil EC
0.5-1.5 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
~0.5-1 kg leaves
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
20-50 years
Health Benefits
Vitamin C, digestive aid
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loam, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
10:10:10 biweekly
Common Diseases and Remedies
Downy mildew, leaf spot, powdery mildew, aphids, flea beetles
Grayish-white mold on leaf undersides, dark spots with yellow halos on leaves, white powdery growth on leaves, sticky residue and curled leaves, small round holes in leaves
Improve air circulation, remove and destroy affected leaves, apply neem oil or sulfur spray, use insecticidal soap or neem oil, use row covers or neem oil
Fungicides with chlorothalonil, fungicides with copper, fungicides with myclobutanil, insecticides with imidacloprid, insecticides with permethrin