{"product_id":"gotu-kola","title":"Gotu Kola","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\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow 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.\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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