What other names does Houttuynia cordata have? A complete guide to its names

Other names for Houttuynia cordata

Gouxincao, Zhe'ergen, Goudian'er.

The habits of Houttuynia cordata

Houttuynia cordata prefers a warm, humid climate and cannot tolerate drought. Its underground stems overwinter and will not freeze to death at -10~0°C. The underground stems grow and can sprout at a temperature of 12°C. The early growth stage requires 16~20°C, and the underground stem maturation stage requires 20~25°C.

Houttuynia cordata likes moisture and tolerates waterlogging. It requires moist soil with a water-holding capacity of 75% to 80%. The soil should be slightly acidic, pH 6~7, with fertile sandy loam and humus loam being best.

Fertilization should be mainly nitrogen fertilizer, with appropriate phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. In soil rich in organic matter, the underground stems of Houttuynia cordata grow thick and strong.

The flower meaning of Houttuynia cordata

Pulsation. People born under the blessing of this flower are competitive and ambitious throughout their lives, and rarely are they ordinary people.