{"product_id":"jiaogulan-gynostemma-pentaphyllum-plant","title":"Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGynostemma pentaphyllum, also called Jiaogulan\u003c\/span\u003e, is a dioecious, herbaceous climbing vine belonging to cucumber family. Native to Asia. The leaves are used in herbal preparations, teas, tinctures, and culinary dishes. Jiaogulan is valued for its rich and beneficial phytochemical profile. It is known to exhibit similar biological activities as ginsengs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003csection id=\"ProductInfo-template--28180964278603__main\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1842\" data-end=\"1845\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"jxgls3\" data-start=\"1847\" data-end=\"1862\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1864\" data-end=\"2158\"\u003eBotanical Name: \u003cspan\u003eGynostemma pentaphyllum\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1902\" data-end=\"1905\"\u003eCommon Name: \u003cspan\u003eJiaogulan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1934\" data-end=\"1937\"\u003ePot Size: 7 or 9 cm\u003cbr data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003ePlant Type: Hardy perennial\u003cbr data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"1991\"\u003eHeight at maturity: can be controlled to desired hight, otherwise up to 9m\u003cbr data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2027\"\u003ePosition: Shaded areas, under the trees\u003cbr data-start=\"2049\" data-end=\"2052\"\u003eSoil: Well-drained, rich and moist soil.\u003cbr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003eFlowering: na (hard to get them to flower in Ireland due to mild winters)\u003cbr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eWildlife Friendly: non toxic to wildlife\u003cbr data-start=\"2103\" data-end=\"2106\"\u003eOrigin: Grown in organic compost from cuttings in Ireland. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"udmg9d\" data-start=\"2165\" data-end=\"2180\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1g6rypt\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003ePlanting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1g6rypt\" data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2194\"\u003ePlant Jiaogulan in spring, summer or autumn in well-drained soil in shaded areas. Can be grown under trees. Give it plenty of space and vertical support for its full potential. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"ynccer\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eCare\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"ynccer\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003eJiaogulan is a hardy plant once established. Water regularly if the season is dry. Mulch in autumn. It dies back in autumn and comes back in spring. It grows and spreads fast, but is easy to control by simply trimming it. Harvest the leaves for tea, cooking or herbal preparations. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"ynccer\" data-start=\"2332\" data-end=\"2340\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Herbstore \u0026 Herbalist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58638148010315,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0760\/4151\/9435\/files\/Gynostemma_pentaphyllum_Jiaogulan_plant_Ireland.jpg?v=1790688412","url":"https:\/\/herbstoreandherbalist.com\/products\/jiaogulan-gynostemma-pentaphyllum-plant","provider":"Herbstore \u0026 Herbalist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}