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Gynostemma / Jiaogulan

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Quick grow facts

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Sun

Partial shade

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Soil

Rich, moist, well-drained

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Pot size

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Water

Moist

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Fertilizer

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Pollination

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Propagation

Seed; pre-soak 24 hrs

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Pests & diseases

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Look out for (Houston)

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What it is

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Why grow/eat it

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How to use it

Leaves and young stems - cooked. The leaves have a sweet taste and are used as a tea.

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Harvest in Houston

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Container tips

Requires a rich well-drained but moisture-retentive soil in a warm sheltered position in partial shade. This species is not hardy in the colder areas of the country, it tolerates temperatures down to between -5 and -10°c.

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Cautions

PFAF lists no known hazards.

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Sources

  1. https://pfaf.org/User/Plant.aspx?LatinName=Gynostemma+pentaphyllum