Description: Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a low-growing perennial plant native to the warm, tropical climates of Indonesia, China, Japan, South Africa, and the South Pacific. This medicinal ground cover is world renound for its benefits. Family: Carrot (Apiaceae) Hardy to Zones 8 to 12, otherwise grown as a potted plant or summer annual, 90 days to harvest (Indian Pennywort, Gotu Kola, Brahmi, Hydrocotyl asiatica) Creeping perennial native to the tropics of the world, especially Hawaii, India, Tropical America, Southeast Asia and Africa. Etymology: Gotu Kola is Sri Lankan for “cup-shaped leaf.” Hydro = water, cotyle = cup-shaped. Cent = 1/100 of a dollar. So, “hydrocotyl”: refers back to the common name (water-cup) and centella refers back to the pennywort grouping. “Asiatica” refers to the Asian origin, even though the plant is pan-tropical. Traditional usage (Ayurveda) The young leaves are tasty in salads and may also be used in smoothies. The leaves are often juiced, the juice mixed with water and sugar to make a refreshing and cooling drink. Plant prefers warm sun and rich, fertile soil or fast-draining soil, appreciating side-dressing with compost or regular applications of liquid fertilizer (fish emulsion, kelp tea, compost tea). Water frequently. Space plants 2 feet apart–they spread! Field-grown gotu kola can get quite large, yielding several pounds per plant.
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Locust, North Carolina
End Time: 2024-11-30T16:23:44.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Herbs, Houseplants, Shrubs, Bushes & Hedges
Growth Stage: Vegetative
Climate: Sub-tropical
Color: Green
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Features: Organic
