The very bright yellow flower of the Paracress herb

(1/1) The very bright yellow flower of the Paracress herb

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Paracress

Acmella oleracea
Herbaceous, tropical plant with yellow, button-like flowers. The leaves can be eaten raw or cooked and have a pungent flavour that stimulates saliva and tingles the mouth. The tingling can be strong and will numb the mouth for up to 15 minutes. Native to ... Read More
Other Names: Toothache Plant, Buzz Buttons, Eyeball Plant

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Specifications of Paracress

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From CuttingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 0-1m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Suitability in Pots Yes

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest First Year, 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months January, February, March, December

Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost, Seaweed, Sulphur

Growth Rate Fast

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