Chaya (Cnidoscolus aconitifolius ssp. aconitifolius) is a domesticated leafy green vegetable of the Maya region of Guatemala, Belize, southeast Mexico and the Yucatán Peninsula, and parts of Honduras. Though relatively unknown outside of this area, evidence suggests that chaya was of significant importance to ancient peoples of the Yucatán Peninsula and perhaps elsewhere within the Maya region.
Product Description:
Resilient Baby: Single plants in 4-inch pots are nine-month old transplants with established resilient roots. The plant measures 12 inches from soil level to uppermost leaf.
Terra Cotta Twins: Two plants in a 1-gallon pot rise 18 inches in height from the base of their stem to the uppermost leaf. This dynamic duo was transplanted 9 months ago and have a mature root system and an ever expanding canopy of bright green large leaves.
Fancy Dance: A single plant in 1-gallon pot has 4 main branches growing in a fan-like espalier pattern. This recent transplant (3 months old) is thriving with a young root system and 400% new leaf growth on stems measuring 16 inches in height from base to uppermost leaf. This Chaya pot is also home to a newly transplanted family of Cuban Oregano plantitas that will eventually grow to provide thick ground cover of lovely contrasting color, shape and texture provided by thick, fuzzy, heart shaped leafs.
