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Acmella brachyglossa (Acmella brachyglossa)

Acmella brachyglossa is a low-growing herbaceous perennial native to South America, known for its small, bright yellow, daisy-like flowers.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Provide afternoon shade in hot climates.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Reduce watering in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH.

Temperature

Thrives in warm temperatures.

Ideal range 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Every 4-6 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Garden, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Ceratocephalus caespitosus (DC.) Kuntze
Spilanthes arrayana Gardner
Spilanthes caespitosa DC.
Spilanthes eggersii Hieron.
Spilanthes limonica A.H.Moore
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusAcmella
  • speciesAcmella brachyglossa
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

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