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Hoja Santa

Piper auritum, Piperaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPest ConfuserBeneficial Insect HabitatGround Cover

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Brazilian GuavaPsidium guineense
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat
CambuíMyrciaria tenella
Pest Deterrent
False Water WillowAndrographis echioides
Pest Deterrent
Roxburgh FigFicus auriculata
Shade ProvisionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Uses

Functions

Culinary HerbMedicinalNatural Pest Control

Edible Parts

Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidRespiratory AilmentsAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Hoja Santa grow in?

Hoja Santa grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Hoja Santa?

Good companions for Hoja Santa include Brazilian Guava, Cambuí, False Water Willow, Roxburgh Fig.

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