Cat.No | FL-13 |
Product Name | Acmella oleracea |
Inventory | In stock |
Seeds per Packet (Approx.) | 198 |
Genus | Acmella |
Species | oleracea |
Family | Compositae/Asteraceae |
English Name | Electric Daisy, Toothache Plant, Australian Cress |
Hardiness | Half Hardy, Tender |
Life Cycle | Annual, Perennial |
Flower Color | Yellow/Orange |
Florescence | June, July, August, September |
Lighting Requirement | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
Soil Type Requirement | Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam |
Soil Acidity Requirement | Alkaline, Neutral, Acid |
Moisture Requirement | Well-drained |
Applicable for | Summer Bedding, Baskets & Containers |
Optimal Sowing Condition | Sowing indoors |
Sowing Temperature Advice | 20-24°C |
Sowing Time Advice | Spring |
Estimated Germination Days | 7-14 days |
Synonym | Spilanthes oleracea |
This species is native to the tropics and is used by the locals for salad dressings. It is a trailing plant with dark red leaves and conical or spherical flowers. It is an easy-to-grow ornamental annual that will continue to produce beautiful flowers throughout the summer.
The number of seeds per packet is only an approximation, but will not vary much. Please inquire online before placing your order.
Lifeasible is committed to 100% customer satisfaction with our products. If anything you purchase from us proves unsatisfactory, our full after-sales team will be more than happy to return or exchange the product.
Stay up to date on our events and news