Hoan Ngoc Live Plants (5-9")- Pack of 2 (TWO) - Pseuderanthemum Palatiferum - Rare Vietnamese Herb

What You Will Receive: You will receive a premium pack of 2 Live Hoan Ngoc (Pseuderanthemum palatiferum) Starter Plants, currently standing 5-9 inches tall. These healthy, established saplings are shipped in their grow pots/plugs (not bare root) to ensure the root system stays hydrated and ready for immediate planting.

A Rare Tropical Gem: Add a unique conversation piece to your collection. Native to Vietnam, Hoan Ngoc is a sought-after herb featuring lush, lance-shaped green leaves that create a dense, bushy appearance. It serves as a beautiful, vibrant green backdrop in garden beds or as a lush, air-purifying indoor houseplant.

Culinary & Tea Garden Essential: Grow your own fresh ingredients. The young leaves of the Hoan Ngoc are edible and widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine. They can be eaten fresh as a salad green, wrapped around savory dishes, or dried to make a soothing, mild-tasting herbal tea, bringing an authentic taste of the tropics to your kitchen.

Versatile Growing Options: Perfect for any light condition. Unlike many tropicals that demand full sun, Hoan Ngoc is remarkably shade-tolerant. It thrives in dappled sunlight or partial shade, making it ideal for indoor pots, shaded patios, or under the canopy of larger trees in warm climates (Zones 9-11).

Easy Care Promise: A resilient choice for beginners. This plant is vigorous and fast-growing once established. It loves humidity and consistent moisture but is forgiving of minor care mistakes. Its pest-resistant nature means you can enjoy a lush garden without constant maintenance.

Discover the "Seven-Golden-Needles" Plant

Step into the world of exotic gardening with the Hoan Ngoc (Pseuderanthemum palatiferum). Revered in Vietnam for generations, this lush, leafy shrub is often called the "Seven-Golden-Needles" plant. While it is rare to find in the West, it is rapidly gaining popularity among rare plant collectors and herbal garden enthusiasts for its vigorous growth and versatility.

Lush Foliage for Home and Garden

Hoan Ngoc is more than just a herb; it is a stunning foliage plant. It grows rapidly into a dense, bushy shrub with vibrant, deep green leaves that add instant life to any space. Whether you are looking to fill a shady corner of your garden or need a robust, leafy plant to brighten up your living room, Hoan Ngoc delivers. It naturally forms a neat clump, making it excellent for borders or large decorative pots.

A Culinary Adventure

Why grow ordinary basil or mint when you can grow Hoan Ngoc? The tender young leaves offer a fresh, mild flavor that is perfect for culinary experimentation. Use them as a fresh wrapper for summer rolls, toss them into salads for a crisp texture, or steep them to create a calming, caffeine-free herbal tea. It’s a true "edible ornamental" that works double-duty in your home.

Thrives in Shade and Sun

One of the best features of Hoan Ngoc is its adaptability. It is a fantastic solution for those tricky low-light areas where other herbs struggle. It flourishes in partial shade and loves the humidity of a bathroom or kitchen window. In warmer zones (9-11), it can be planted outdoors as a perennial, while in cooler climates, it makes an easy-to-move container plant that overwinters indoors beautifully.

Main Color: Green
Sun Exposure: Partial sun (4-6 hours), Partial shade (2-4 hours), Full shade (less than 2 hours)
Blooming Period: Summer (Inconspicuous small flowers, grown primarily for foliage)
Moisture Needs: Regular watering (Likes high humidity)
USDA Hardiness Zone Range: 9-11 (Indoor/Patio in 4-8)
Mature Height: In containers: 2-3 feet, In ground: 4-6 feet
Ideal Soil Type: Loam soil, Sandy soil, Clay soil (Rich, well-draining)