Product Description
Overview
Spilanthes Acmella, also known as the “Toothache Plant” or “Electric Daisy,” is a fascinating flowering species admired for its bold yellow and red cone-shaped blooms. These ornamental plants bring a tropical flair to your garden and are ideal for adding bright contrast to garden beds or patio containers.
Key Features
- Produces bright yellow and red cone-shaped flowers.
- Distinctive tropical look with strong visual appeal.
- Non-GMO and easy to grow from seed.
- Great for containers, borders, or decorative garden displays.
- Low-maintenance plant that thrives in warm conditions.
Specifications
- Common Name: Spilanthes, Toothache Plant
- Botanical Name: Spilanthes acmella
- Plant Type: Annual
- Flower Colors: Yellow with Red Centers
- Height: 12–18 inches
- Sunlight: Full Sun
- Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
- Water Requirement: Moderate
- Germination Time: 7–14 days
- Blooming Season: Summer to Early Autumn
- USDA Zones: 9–11
- Special Features: Non-GMO, drought-tolerant, tropical appeal
Planting & Growing Guide
- Sow Spilanthes seeds indoors 6–8 weeks before the last frost date.
- Press seeds gently into the soil surface and keep moist until germination.
- Maintain a temperature of 70–75°F (21–24°C) for best results.
- Transplant seedlings outdoors after frost, spacing 12 inches apart.
- Provide full sunlight and moderate watering.
- Pinch back early growth to encourage bushier plants and more blooms.
