{"id":148548,"date":"2024-12-20T18:00:45","date_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:00:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-potato-plant\/"},"modified":"2024-12-20T18:04:53","modified_gmt":"2024-12-20T11:04:53","slug":"houseplant-of-the-week-potato-plant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.siamlandbank.com\/propertynews\/property-news\/houseplant-of-the-week-potato-plant\/","title":{"rendered":"Houseplant of the week: potato plant"},"content":{"rendered":"


\nThis dainty, decorative plant with parasol-like leaves is so pretty you may want to eat itWhy will I love it?
\n Native to Thailand and Laos, the Stephania erecta is a bulbous caudex (occasionally it is called the potato plant because of this), which acts as a water reserve during dry periods. Slender vines bear beautiful parasol-like leaves, and the plant is often used decoratively in south-east Asian food.Light or shade?
\n This plant prefers bright, indirect light. It can handle some gentle morning sun, but should be kept away\u00a0from harsh midday rays to prevent leaf scorch. Continue reading…
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\nSource : theguardian.com
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