Gouania thrives in well-draining soil and prefers partial to full sunlight. Special care involves monitoring moisture levels closely, as gouania does not tolerate overwatering. Additionally, regular pruning helps maintain its shape and promotes healthy growth. Overall, gouania is an easy plant to care for if these specific needs are met.
Watering schedule: Every 3 weeks
Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun
| Care Difficulty | Easy |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Watering Schedule | Every 3 weeks |
| Sunlight Requirements | Partial sun |
| Soil pH | 6-7.5 |
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Gouania javanica (Gouania javanica) is a shrub with a climbing nature whose specific epithet, javanica, is a reference to one of its native habitats, the island of Java. The plant's small pink-white flowers bloom in summer so this is the best time to look for the plant in its sparse forest and riverside habitats.
Slender spiked gouania (Gouania leptostachya) is a thornless vine that's often found climbing on trees, as well as thriving in dense thickets. Reportedly, the bark of this shrubby climber or liana was used locally as a hair wash.
Whiteroot is a climbing vine with flexible stems that twine around nearby supports. It is adorned with elongated, toothed leaves and small, greenish-white flowers that cluster into racemes. Typically found in tropical to subtropical environments, whiteroot thrives in well-drained soils, leveraging sunlight through the forest canopy to fuel its growth.
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