Mayan Spinach (Chaya, Mexican Tree Spinach) - Cnidoscolus aconitifolius Pomegranate

Mayan Spinach (Chaya, Mexican Tree Spinach) - Cnidoscolus aconitifolius PomegranateMayan Spinach grows quickly and blooms for much of the year. It's eaten in many parts of the world but must be properly prepared and cooked before consuming. It doesn't just bring rich flavor to your dinner table; it also brings butterflies and hummingbirds to your garden. Average mature height: 6 8 feet Light: Full sun Soil: Average watering needs. Zones: 9b 10

Manzano is Spanish for apple

Ficus carica

• Light: Full sun to partial shade

in a cool greenhouse or in a bog garden

The large flowers make a bold display atop long stalks that rise above abundant green leaves

try the Manzanillo olive

a fruit-bearing cactus native to Central and South America

Zones: 8-10

also known as Milky Way

• Water: Place a tray of water underneath to keep the plant wet

Average mature height: 4 to 6 feet

Light: Full sun