Additional information
Main characteristics | Houttuynia cordata is a plant for moist soil that is excellent for growing on pond edges. The leaves are cordate and petiolate, dark green in colour with slightly reddish edges |
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Flowers | The flowers are small and white, consisting of four petals |
Flowering period | June – July |
Edibility | The leaves and young buds are harvested in spring and can be eaten raw or cooked. The leaves are quite aromatic and are excellent in salads |
Therapeutic properties | Houttuynia cordata has many therapeutic properties and it is mainly used by decoction. Externally, it is used in cases of insect bites and skin redness |
Planting depth | Plant to be grown in moist soil or with the submerged collar in 1-2 cm of water |
Plant height | About 30 cm |
Recommended basket | Micro-perforated square basket 23×23 cm or 28×28, or round basket with a diameter of 22 cm, or oval basket based on available space, or free-standing in the ground on the bank of a pond |
Soil to use | Field soil with 2/3 tablets of Osmocote fertilizer near the rhizome |
Exposure | Full sun or half shade |
PH tolerated | Acidic, neutral or basic (alkaline): 5.5 to 8 |
Frost Resistance | Yes, it withstands very cold temperatures |
Origin | Native plant of south-east Asia |
Shipped plant | In temporary 9×9 basket |