How to Grow and Care for Hanceola

Hanceola thrives with regular watering, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged. It prefers bright, indirect sunlight and benefits from occasional misting to maintain humidity. Special care points: avoid direct sunlight to prevent leaf scorch, and be mindful of overwatering which can lead to root rot. Its responsive growth makes it an excellent choice for those seeking a low-maintenance, yet engaging houseplant.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Partial sun

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Planting and Growing Hanceola

Care Difficulty	Easy
Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Partial sun
Soil pH	6-7
Hardiness Zones	7

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Types of Hanceola

Hanceola exserta

Considered endemic to China, hanceola exserta has clusters of small, deep purple bellflowers. Its scientific name, Hanceola exserta, includes "exserta," Latin for "protrude," for its tall, exposed flower spikes. It is a relative of peppermint.

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