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gotu kola indoor plant Green Gotu Kola Big Leaf Centella Asiatica Organic Vegetable Planting Non-GMO Indian Pennywort 4 Pack x 500 Seeds for Medicinal Culinary Use USDA Zones 8-12

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gotu kola indoor plant Green Gotu Kola Big Leaf Centella Asiatica Organic Vegetable Planting Non-GMO Indian Pennywort 4 Pack x 500 Seeds for Medicinal Culinary Use USDA Zones 8-12TL; DR (AI Summary) Organic, non GMO Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) seed pack for growing edible cica herb and groundcover in moist, shaded containers. Best for: Container herb gardeners Best for: Asian cooking enthusiasts Best for: Skincare curious plant growers Best for: Moist shade groundcover projects Not suitable for: Medical or therapeutic use Not suitable for: Indoor only growing without sufficient light Not suitable for: Quick germination

TL;DR (AI Summary)

Organic, non-GMO Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) seed pack for growing edible cica herb and groundcover in moist, shaded containers.

  • Best for: Container herb gardeners
  • Best for: Asian cooking enthusiasts
  • Best for: Skincare-curious plant growers
  • Best for: Moist-shade groundcover projects
  • Not suitable for: Medical or therapeutic use
  • Not suitable for: Indoor-only growing without sufficient light
  • Not suitable for: Quick germination expectations (slow to sprout)

Key Features:

  • Seed Count: 2000 total (4 packs x 500 seeds)
  • Organic Certified: True
  • Non Gmo: True
  • Usda Zones: 8-12
  • Growth Habit: Creeping perennial groundcover

Centella Asiatica Seeds for Planting | Gotu Kola / Indian Pennywort | Cica Herb for Moist Shade Containers

Centella asiatica / gotu kola seeds for container growers who want a cica herb, Asian edible leaf, and moist-shade groundcover in one plant

Indoor-outdoor herb growers, Asian cooking gardeners, and skincare-curious plant buyers.

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Do not lead with “brain health” or medical promises. Centella is used traditionally, but medical claims are risky and supplements containing it have been linked to liver injury in some cases. Safer positioning is edible herb, traditional herb, moist-shade grower, or cica garden plant.

Centella asiatica is sold under several names, including gotu kola, Indian pennywort, and Asiatic pennywort, so one product can capture multiple search terms. It is a creeping perennial herb with edible leaves that prefers moist soil and sun to partial shade, which makes it attractive for patio growers, herb gardeners, and people building “wellness” or Asian herb gardens.

Gotu kola (Centella asiatica) is a moisture-loving edible herb and creeping groundcover, ideal for containers in bright shade where its fresh leaves and lush cica foliage can be harvested all season.

Centella asiatica is the right plant for that oddly specific but actually sensible container brief. It is the same plant commonly referred to as gotu kola and also sold in skincare as cica; it’s used as an edible leafy herb, and it naturally creeps into a low, spreading groundcover. NC State describes it as a low rhizomatous perennial that can spread into a dense cover, while current skincare coverage still identifies cica as Centella asiatica.


if you want to sow trays and don’t mind slower, fussier germination, the larger seed packets are the better value. If you mostly want leaves and coverage this season, the plug pack or live plant is the less ridiculous choice, because herb growers explicitly note gotu kola is much easier from starts or division than from seed.

For containers, think wide and moisture-retentive, not deep and dry. Gotu kola likes rich soil, steady moisture, and either partial shade or bright filtered light; some growers report it can handle more sun in warm, humid conditions if kept consistently moist. It also does not like freezing, so in climates with frost it needs protection or indoor overwintering. Humans keep buying tropical creepers and acting shocked when winter disagrees.

Why this plant fits the brief: Centella asiatica is gotu kola, a low, rhizomatous perennial that creeps outward and can form a dense groundcover. The leaves are also used as food, including fresh salads and leafy drinks, so it really can be one plant doing three jobs: edible leaf, herbal/cica plant, and living mulch.

What container growers should expect: this is not a tidy little basil substitute. It wants constant moisture, rich soil, and room to run. Practical herb growers describe it as happiest in shallow, broad containers that stay evenly damp, often with a saucer underneath, while NC State also tags it as a creeping, fast-spreading groundcover that can get weedy if unchecked.

The catch is the seed, not the plant: gotu kola is one of those species that makes gardeners question their life choices. Richters says some seeds may sprout quickly while others can take months, even up to half a year in the same flat. Strictly Medicinal reports better results with warmth and grow lights, but still says 30 to 90 days is normal in standard culture.

How to sow it if you insist on seeds: treat the seeds as light-responsive. A germination study found light significantly improved germination, and experienced growers recommend pressing seeds onto the surface rather than burying them deeply. Keep the tray covered so it does not dry out, and keep conditions warm and bright.

A practical seed-starting setup: use a fine, sterile mix; surface-sow; press in gently; cover with a humidity dome or plastic; and keep the medium evenly moist but not sour and stagnant. Strictly Medicinal says they got fast germination with winter sowing under lights at a minimum of 60°F, while Chestnut and other growers emphasize the same basic rule: moist soil with good drainage, not bone-dry and not swamp sludge.

Best container shape and size: for one “mother plant,” think wide before deep. A broad bowl, trough, or window-box style planter suits its creeping habit better than a narrow pot. For a single longer-term plant, practical grower guidance puts 3 gallons or larger in the reasonable range, especially in hot or dry climates where pots dry out fast.

Light is flexible, but water decides everything: gotu kola can handle full sun to part shade depending on how well-watered it is, but for containers the safer default is bright shade or morning sun with afternoon shade. In hotter climates, several growers explicitly recommend shade protection because pots heat up and dry out much faster than garden soil.

Harvest style: harvest it like a haircut. You can keep snipping leaves and let it flush back in, which makes it well suited to container growing where you want regular edible use without ripping up the whole mat. Chestnut describes repeated cut-and-regrow harvests over a season, and the leaves are commonly eaten fresh or used in drinks.

Seed vs plant, honestly: if your goal is coverage and harvest this season, buy one live plant or plugs and then divide or root pieces. Richters gives two easy propagation methods for established plants: division or short cuttings kept moist in bright light out of direct sun. Seeds make sense only if you enjoy tray work and delayed gratification, which, for reasons unknown, many humans do.

One caution worth knowing: the fresh leaf is widely eaten, but that does not automatically make concentrated supplements risk-free. NIH notes that while Centella is used as food and traditional medicine, oral supplement forms have been linked to rare cases of acute liver injury, and it is not approved in the U.S. as a treatment for any medical condition.

My blunt bottom line: great plant for a moist-shade edible container, mediocre seed-starting experience.

Gotu Kola Seeds (Centella asiatica) grow into a creeping, shade-tolerant groundcover prized in Ayurvedic and Traditional Chinese medicine.  establishes a moisture-loving herb perfect for shady spots and containers.

  • Creeping habit makes excellent groundcover
  • Thrives in shade to partial sun
  • Prefers moist, humid conditions
  • Traditional Ayurvedic herb also called Indian Pennywort

How to Grow

  1. Surface sow seeds; barely cover with fine soil
  2. Keep consistently moist at 20–25°C
  3. Germination is slow: 2–4 weeks or longer
  4. Transplant to shady, moist location; space 15–20 cm apart

What's Included

  • 4 packs × 500 Centella asiatica seeds (2,000 seeds total)

Storage

Store in refrigerator for best viability. Fresh seeds germinate best; use within 6 months.

Growing Tips

  • Mist daily to maintain humidity during germination
  • Grows well in containers kept in trays of water
  • Protect from frost; grow indoors in cold climates

Key Terms

  • Centella asiatica — Gotu Kola or Indian Pennywort; creeping herb used in traditional medicine
  • Brahmi — Sometimes used interchangeably with Gotu Kola in Ayurveda (distinct from Bacopa)
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