KHAT Catha edulis A bush, with stimulating effects. It can be found from Israel, Yemen  all  the way to South  Africa.

 

Khat is  bush up to 4/5 meters high. Quite a strong plant, which can easily be cultivated in any(sub)tropical  region. Although a dry climate and earth is appreciated.  In more colder regions it can be grown in pots. It needs an airy earth,  not to much water, especially in the winter.  Mine even had a little bit of  frost, which it survived unharmed. Another winter I kept it warmer, which caused the plants a lot of loss of leaves. The bush can easily be multiplied by cuttings, a little root powder and a warm and  humid place (Yes, this time humidity is  needed)  help a lot, the younger twigs are more fitfor multiplying. Once the cuttings have roots, they can be kept under drier conditions.    If you live in a country, where fresh khat (for consumption) is available, that can be used very well, I know it is available in Holland ( ofcourse ), Israel,  Yemen and all over eastern Africa.     I have been told that there, different varieties,  for example there should be a more red, less bitter but stronger variety in Israel  (I like to know more about that).  I am afraid this plant is illegal in the US, but what is illegal?  Follow the timeless Law, whatever is under  the spell of time, will go. For sure Khat and other  sacred plants survive the local laws easily.