Pegaga

Centella asiatica

Also called · Centella · gotu kola

A creeping herb with round leaves, eaten as ulam. Spreads easily.

LightMorning sun
WaterKeep it moist
WhereBalcony or porch

Care tag · 53

“Keep it moist. It spreads by runners that you can cut and replant.”

  1. 01

    Light

    Morning sun or bright shade.
  2. 02

    Water

    Keep the soil moist all the time.
  3. 03

    Soil & pot

    Rich potting soil with compost.
  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, crispy leaves

    Too dry or too much sun. Water more and give it afternoon shade.

  • Small leaves on long runners

    Needs a little more light and a feed.

  • Holes in the leaves

    Snails or caterpillars. Pick them off in the evening.

Balcony or porch

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