{"product_id":"gotu-kola-5-pot","title":"Gotu Kola - 5\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGotu Kola (Centella asiatica) is a slender, creeping perennial herb with bright green, kidney-shaped leaves that spreads by runners across moist ground. Long valued in Ayurveda and Indian cuisine, it is celebrated as a brain tonic that supports memory, calm and concentration, and is equally prized for skin healing and circulation. The plant forms a lush, low mat that makes an attractive edible ground cover for pots, water margins and shaded beds. Thriving in damp, semi-shaded conditions found across much of India, Gotu Kola is hardy, quick-spreading and exceptionally easy to grow for fresh home harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical Asia, including India\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5-15 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpreading, indefinite via runners\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKidney-shaped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinkish-white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMonsoon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePartial shade to filtered sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequent; keep soil moist at all times\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoist, fertile loamy soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-32 C ideal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight organic feed monthly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTrim runners to control spread\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDivide runners when crowded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRunners or division\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFew pests; watch for snails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEdible and non-toxic\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVery easy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;A renowned Ayurvedic brain and nerve tonic for memory and calm, also used for skin healing and wound care. Eaten fresh in chutneys, salads and juices across South and East India.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Grow in a shaded, consistently moist spot, ideally near a water feature, mimicking its natural wetland habitat. Keep soil damp during summer and it will spread into a thick, harvestable mat.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Gotu Kola?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater frequently to keep the soil constantly moist, as it naturally grows in damp, marshy ground. It will wilt quickly if allowed to dry out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Gotu Kola need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt prefers partial shade to filtered sunlight. Too much direct sun, especially in summer, can scorch its tender leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Gotu Kola safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is edible and non-toxic, so it poses no risk to pets. It is safely eaten by people in salads and chutneys.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Gotu Kola need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen runners crowd the pot, simply divide them and replant in fresh moist soil. It re-establishes very quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Gotu Kola?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt spreads naturally by runners that root at the nodes. Snip a rooted section and plant it in moist soil for instant new plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect Gotu Kola?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is largely trouble-free. Snails and slugs may nibble leaves in damp shade; remove them by hand and avoid overcrowding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Gotu Kola flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTiny pinkish-white flowers appear discreetly under the foliage during the monsoon, though the plant is grown mainly for its leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Gotu Kola indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it grows well in a shaded, humid indoor spot or shaded balcony, provided the soil is kept consistently moist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Gotu Kola toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is a well-known edible and medicinal herb. Eat it fresh in moderation; medicinal doses are best taken under guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use for Gotu Kola?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA light monthly dose of organic compost or liquid feed keeps the leaves lush. 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