Jiaogulan
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3Will it grow where I live?
Jiaogulan is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
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Profile
- Family
- Cucurbitaceae
- Habit
- perennial
- Height
- 8 m
- Spread
- 7.5 m
- Growth
- medium
- Lifespan
- 10 years
- First yield
- after 2 years
- Hardiness
- zone 7–9
- Shade tolerance
- partial shade
- Soil
- Sand, Silt, Loam
- Soil moisture
- semi-dry – very moist
- pH
- 5.5 – 7
Uses
Frequently asked questions
Jiaogulan: how big does it get?
Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum) grows as a perennial and reaches roughly 8 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 7.5 m. Growth is medium.
Jiaogulan: what site does it need?
Jiaogulan tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.
Jiaogulan: is it hardy?
Jiaogulan is listed as hardy in zone 7–9 and survives normal winters outdoors there.
Jiaogulan: will it grow in Central Europe?
Jiaogulan is hardy to zone 7: lowlands, river valleys and cities across Central Europe are fine, harsher continental or upland sites need winter protection or a container. It also needs warm summers – in Central Europe that means wine-growing regions, cities or a sheltered south-facing wall.
Jiaogulan: is it poisonous?
No toxicity is recorded for Jiaogulan. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.
Jiaogulan: what is it used for?
Rated on a scale up to 10: Edible 3/10, Medicinal 3/10, Other uses 3/10.
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