Okinawa Spinach

Okinawa Spinach | Longevity Spinach | Purple Spinach | Gynura crepioides Okinawa Spinach is a fast-growing, low-maintenance perennial leafy green with vibrant green tops and striking purple undersides, perfect for salads, stir-fries, or smoothies in tropical gardens or containers. This nutrient-packed superfood, rich in vitamins and antioxidants, forms a dense ground cover with year-round harvest potential in warm climates. Its adaptability, pest resistance, and easy propagation from cuttings make it ideal for permaculture, patios, or indoor windowsills. Growing Okinawa Spinach Light: Full sun to partial shade or even full shade (may get leggy in low light) Soil: Well-draining, fertile with organic matter; adaptable to clay, sand, or loam. Water: Moderate moisture; drought-tolerant once established but thrives with mulch in dry spells. Maintenance: Tip prune regularly for bushiness and to boost leaf production; remove flowers to focus energy on foliage. Wildlife: Attracts butterf