Scientific Name: Gynura procumbens

Common Name(s): Sabuñgai, Sambung nyawa, Longevity Spinach, or Longevity Greens

Defining Characteristics:

• Soft green leaves
• Leaves & shoots are edible
• Mild and clean flavor, described as earthy with a faint, sometimes peppery or slightly bitter note, especially in larger leaves
• Not true spinach and has nowhere near the levels of oxalic acid that our domestic spinach does. They're safe and healthy for critters to eat in moderation!
• Grows as a ground cover

This plant is a great occasional addition to a varied diet for the following animals:

• Bearded dragons
• Box turtles
• Green iguanas
• Many species of skinks
• Spiny-tailed lizards
• Tortoises

Disclaimer: Gynura procumbens may contain compounds that could be harmful in large amounts or with frequent use. Feed sparingly and only as part of a varied diet.

Recommended Pot Size: Small -Large 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature Requirement (°F): 65-85°

Humidity: 50–60%

Watering Frequency: Requires consistently moist, well-draining soil to thrive, typically needing water when the top 2–3 cm (about 1 inch) of soil feels dry. Avoid waterlogged, soggy conditions.

Lighting: Full Sun / Partial Sun

Soil Type: Well-draining soil such as Josh's Frogs Potting Soil

Growth Rate: Fast

Height at Maturity: 1–3 feet, sprawling perennial often kept at 6–12 inches in containers

Origin: Native to tropical regions of Asia, specifically Southeast Asia, with significant presence in China, Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Regional Locality: It thrives in tropical climates, commonly found in thickets and forest margins

USDA Hardiness Zone: 9-11

Care Notes: Although the common name is longevity spinach, they are not true spinach and have nowhere near the levels of oxalic acid that our domestic spinach does. They're safe and healthy for critters to eat in moderation! Gynura procumbens may contain compounds that could be harmful in large amounts or with frequent use. Feed sparingly and only as part of a varied diet.

Shipping Notes: Generous LIVE ARRIVAL GUARANTEE offered.

As good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

ALL PLANTS ARE SHIPPED IN POTS WITH SOIL OR OTHER MEDIA UNLESS IT IS DEEMED NECESSARY TO SHIP BARE ROOT.

Standard pot sizes for Josh's Frogs plants typically range from 1.25-3.5 inches.