How to tend a Houttuynia cordata
Also known as: Polypara cochinchinensis Lour., Polypara cordata (Thunb.) H.Buek, Houttuynia emeiensis Z.Y.Zhu & S.L.Zhang, Houttuynia cordata var. plena Makino, Houttuynia cordata f. polypetaloidea T.Yamaz., Houttuynia cordata var. variegata Makino, Houttuynia cordata f. viridis J.Ohara, Houttuynia foetida G.Don, Polypara cordata Kuntze
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Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water
Sunlight
Strong resistant to shade, put in places with scattered light
Soil
Soil with loose texture or special humus soil
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly
Pruning
Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Saururaceae, Houttuynia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period April-July
- Flower colors
- white
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