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Acmella radicans (Acmella radicans)

Acmella radicans is a fast-growing, creeping perennial herb from South America, featuring small, daisy-like yellow-orange flowers and a vigorous spreading habit.

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Sunlight

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but thrives in moist, organic-rich conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures are between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers full sun to partial shade.

Best flowering occurs in bright light conditions.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.

Water more frequently during active growth and less in winter.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil. Adaptable to various soil types but thrives in moist, organic-rich conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperatures are between 18-25°C.

Protect from frost; it is not cold-hardy.

Habitat

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.

Reduce feeding in autumn and winter.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Creeper, Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Groundcover, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.1-0.3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Fast

Dormancy

None in frost-free climates

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to lanceolate

Flower Size

0.5-1 cm

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Synonyms
Acmella debilis Cass.
Acmella tenella (Kunth) Cass.
Ceratocephalus debilis (Kunth) Kuntze
Ceratocephalus exasperatus (Jacq.) Kuntze
Ceratocephalus tenellus (Kunth) Kuntze
Sanvitalia longepedunculata M.E.Jones
Spilanthes botterii S.Watson
Spilanthes debilis Kunth
Spilanthes exasperata Jacq.
Spilanthes leucophaea Sch.Bip. ex Klatt
Spilanthes mandonii Sch.Bip.
Spilanthes radicans Jacq.
Spilanthes tenella Kunth
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderAsterales
  • familyAsteraceae
  • genusAcmella
  • speciesAcmella radicans
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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