{"product_id":"hojas-de-salat-neea-psychotrioides","title":"Neea psychotrioides, Rare Tropical Hojas de Salat Tree - Live Plant","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"355\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRare Tropical Tree with Edible Leaves and Rich Cultural Heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"357\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eHoja de Salat\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"401\"\u003eNeea psychotrioides\u003c\/em\u003e), also known as \u003cstrong data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eSalat Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"436\" data-end=\"450\"\u003eHoja Salad\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a rare tropical evergreen native to Central America and parts of the Caribbean. This slow-growing tree or large shrub features \u003cstrong data-start=\"582\" data-end=\"610\"\u003eshiny, deep-green leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e that are both \u003cstrong data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"648\"\u003eedible and aromatic\u003c\/strong\u003e, used traditionally as a fresh green or flavorful wrap in regional cuisines. Its smooth gray bark, dense branching habit, and lush canopy make it a beautiful ornamental addition to tropical and subtropical gardens. Beyond its beauty, \u003cem data-start=\"883\" data-end=\"904\"\u003eNeea psychotrioides\u003c\/em\u003e carries deep cultural and ecological value, thriving in hot, humid climates where few leafy edibles can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1056\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1054\"\u003eCultural \u0026amp; Culinary Significance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1647\"\u003eIn Central America—particularly Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala—\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003eHoja de Salat\u003c\/strong\u003e has long been prized for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1200\"\u003eedible, mildly tangy leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e, which are eaten fresh in salads, wrapped around other foods, or used as herbal greens. In traditional foodways, it bridges the worlds of nourishment and medicine: the leaves are sometimes steeped for teas or tonics believed to support digestion and vitality. Its versatility and resilience have made it a beloved home garden plant across tropical regions, where it’s as much a part of daily cooking as it is a part of living cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1683\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1681\"\u003eWhy Grow Hoja de Salat?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare tropical evergreen with edible, salad-quality leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional food plant across Central America and the Caribbean\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDense, glossy foliage adds beauty and texture to edible landscapes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTolerant of heat, humidity, and varied tropical soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnects your garden to centuries of cultural and culinary tradition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2023\" data-end=\"2039\"\u003eGrowing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2572\"\u003ePlant in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2052\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003efull sun to partial shade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2085\" data-end=\"2113\"\u003emoist, well-drained soil\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hoja de Salat thrives in warm, humid climates and adapts well to sandy or loamy soils. Water regularly, especially during dry spells, and protect from frost or cold winds. It grows slowly but steadily, forming a dense, multi-branched shrub or small tree about 8–15 feet tall. Hardy in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003eUSDA Zones 9b–11\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can also be grown in containers in cooler regions and overwintered indoors. Light pruning encourages branching and fresh leaf growth for harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2574\" data-end=\"2577\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2596\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2579\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_tableContainer_1rjym_1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group _tableWrapper_1rjym_13 flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"table-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"3378\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2629\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2598\" data-end=\"2614\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2600\" data-end=\"2613\"\u003eAttribute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"2614\" data-end=\"2629\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2616\" data-end=\"2627\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"3378\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2704\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2662\" data-end=\"2679\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2679\" data-end=\"2704\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2681\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003eNeea psychotrioides\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2761\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2705\" data-end=\"2720\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Names\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2761\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHoja de Salat, Salat Tree, Hoja Salad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2788\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2771\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2788\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eNyctaginaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2828\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2789\" data-end=\"2798\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2828\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCentral America, Caribbean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2884\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2829\" data-end=\"2842\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2842\" data-end=\"2884\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eEvergreen tropical shrub or small tree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2911\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2885\" data-end=\"2898\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLife Cycle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2898\" data-end=\"2911\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003ePerennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2957\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2912\" data-end=\"2926\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eMature Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2957\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e8–15 ft tall x 6–10 ft wide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2995\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2958\" data-end=\"2966\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eLight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2966\" data-end=\"2995\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3048\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"3010\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWater Needs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"3010\" data-end=\"3048\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eModerate; 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