Gotu kola
Gotu kola
Centella asiatica
herb☀️ part-sun🪴 moist rich📏 small🌡️ RHS H1c–H2
About
Creeping tropical herb used fresh in salads and herbal tonics.
Top tip
Gotu kola likes warmth and constant moisture; grow in shallow trays or pots and harvest leaves lightly.
Also known as: Centella asiatica, Gotu kola, Centella asiatica (gotu kola), Gotu Kola, centella
Pest Resilience
4/5 — Good resilience
Very few pest problems; slugs may nibble in wet conditions.
Visual Characteristics
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Culinary
Culinary Use
Sri Lankan salads, sambol, herbal tea, Southeast Asian drinks
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How to Propagate
🔪Division
Easy🌱Runner
Moderate✂️Cutting
ModerateHardiness Zones
H1a (tender)H7 (very hardy)
RHS H1c–H2
USDA 10 equivalent