Centella / Gotu Kola

Scientific Name: Centella asiatica
Height: 40cm
Light Requirements: Sun/Part Shade
Flower: No

• Perennial
• Suitable for small and large ponds.
• Great for floating rings.
• EDIBLE
• AUSTRALIAN NATIVE

Centella has many names it goes by, these include Indian Pennywort, Spadeleaf, Arthritis Plant, Gotu Kola. The evergreen, low growing clumping plant is very easy to grow. The Gotu Kola is best known for its rejuvenation properties.

 Medicinal uses:

• Tuberculosis
• Leprosy
• Ease pain of Arthritis and Rheumatism
• Boosts Central Nervous System
• Combats High Blood Pressure
• Improves Circulatory System
• Helps with Digestive Problems
• Repairs Skin
• Protects Veins and Blood Vessels

Pond Plants are always a great addition to any pond. They compete with the algae for nutrients which helps to keep the pond clean. Having multiple plants can be an effective way of filtering the water but you generally need to have half the water surface covered to have a noticeable change. This also depends on certain factors such as type of fish and location of the pond. As well as filtering the water, pond plants help to oxygenate the water during the day.  

Our Pond Plants can come in two main pot sizes, 140mm ($12.95) or 200mm ($20.00) pot. The 140mm pots are generally always in stock but the larger 200mm pots are not always available. Seasonal plants are not generally available during dormancy. Please check for availability.

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