Kesum

Persicaria odorata

Also called · Laksa leaf · Vietnamese coriander

The peppery leaf for laksa and asam pedas.

LightMorning sun
WaterKeep it moist
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 109

“Keep it wet. It is happy standing in a saucer of water.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Morning sun or bright shade.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil wet.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich potting soil.
  4. 04

    Feeding

    A light feed once a month.
  5. 05

    What you'll need

    • Organic potting soil (tanah organik)
    • Compost or goat manure (baja kambing)

    All available here at the nursery.

Something wrong?

  • Yellow leaves

    Too much sun or too dry.

  • Leggy

    Pick the tips often.

Balcony or porch

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