Khat growing shrub or small tree of the genus Catha also known as Catha edulis, Khat perennial evergreen plant edible and medical and as drug in some country its illegal also used as ornamental hedge drought tolerant plant, can grow in mediterranean, desert, subtropical climate and growing in hardiness zone 9-12.
Khat leaves
Leaves color green in some cultivars the leaves when young are red
Flower color white-cream, small flowers grow in clusters.
Khat for sale – Seeds or Plants to Buy
Requirements for Khat growing and care:
Frost free, well-drained soil
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No
Difficulties or problems when growing:
?
Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
?
Pruning season:
Spring / Autumn
How to prune:
Just for desgin
Size of the plant?
1-8 m, 3-25 feet
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Small amount of water / Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Blooming information
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
White-cream small flowers grow in clusters
Scientific name:
Catha edulis