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Jun 9, 2017 8:18 AM CST

Lots of people try to get rid of this plant, but I'm trying to cultivate itπŸ˜‚ Smells nice when you brush against it, but has a fishy undertone if you crush the leaves... Mine does, anyway. Different growing conditions will cause that AND its color to vary. Has loads of medicinal uses if you're into that sort of thing. Diuretic, good for kidneys, acne, toxic blocker (whatever than means πŸ˜‰) There's a huge list of things its used for in places like Japan, China, and Vietnam. I seem to have 2 colors, a pretty dark green w red edges and a pale green... The amount of light and soil is most likely the reason. Very hardy and I haven't had a problem w it being invasive, so I'm totally keeping it 😊

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