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: 1218 inches
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil Type: Well-drained, fertile soil
Water Requirement: Moderate
Germination Time: 714 days
Blooming Season: Summer to Early Autumn
USDA Zones: 911
Special Features: Non-GMO, drought-tolerant, tropical appeal
Planting & Growing Guide
Sow Spilanthes seeds indoors 68 weeks before the last frost date.
Press seeds gently into the soil surface and keep moist until germination.
Maintain a temperature of 7075°F (2124°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.
