Khat grow and care – 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.
Leaves color green in some cultivars the leaves when young are red
Flower color white-cream, small flowers grow in clusters.
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 indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter /flowerpot / containers:
Yes
Bloom season:
Summer
General information about the flower:
White-cream small flowers grow in clusters
Catha edulis
Planting Season: Autumn Planting, Spring Planting, Summer planting
Light exposure requirements: Full sun Plants, Part shade Plants
Climates that the plant can grow: Mediterranean Climate, Subtropics Climate, Temperate Climate
Growing speed of the plant: Slow growing plants
Plant life-form: Evergreen, Perennial plant, Shrub, Tree
Plant Uses: Drought tolerant plants, Edible plants, Hedging plants, Medical uses, Ornamental plants
Requirements for watering the plant: Regularly water, Small amounts of water
Hardiness zones: Hardiness zone 10, Hardiness zone 11, Hardiness zone 12, Hardiness zone 9
Ornamental parts: Ornamental leaves, Ornamental plant
Leaf color: Red leaves
Blooming season: Summer flowers
Flower colors: White flower
Harvest Season:
Edible Parts:
Culinary uses: