Eyeball-Like Flowers
Produces rounded yellow to orange flower heads, often featuring a reddish center that resembles an eyeball.
Eyeball Toothache Plant Seeds for Sale
Suitable for home gardening use
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Eyeball Toothache Plant Seeds
Eyeball Toothache Plant, scientifically known as Acmella oleracea, is a distinctive flowering herb also called eyeball plant, paracress, and electric daisy. It is recognized for its unusual rounded yellow flowers with reddish centers and its green, toothed leaves. This warm-weather plant is suitable for garden beds, herb gardens, and containers, adding an interesting appearance to ornamental and culinary plantings.
Eyeball Plant
Unique Yellow Flowers
Warm-Weather Herb
Container Gardening
Key Features
Distinctive Green Foliage
Develops opposite, broadly oval leaves with toothed edges and an attractive green appearance.
Fast-Growing Herb
Grows readily in warm conditions with adequate sunlight, moisture, and fertile, well-drained soil.
Versatile Garden Plant
Suitable for herb gardens, ornamental borders, and containers when provided with appropriate growing conditions.
Product Highlights
Scientific name: Acmella oleracea
Also known as paracress
Rounded yellow flower heads
Distinctive reddish flower centers
Green leaves with toothed margins
Suitable for warm-weather gardens
Can be grown in containers
Attracts pollinators
Specifications
| Scientific Name | Acmella oleracea |
| Common Names | Eyeball Plant, Toothache Plant, Paracress, Electric Daisy |
| Plant Family | Asteraceae |
| Plant Type | Flowering herb |
| Seed Type | Flowering Herb Seeds |
| Growth Habit | Erect to spreading, branching herb |
| Flower Color | Yellow to orange, often with a reddish center |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Plant Height | Approximately 12–18 inches under suitable growing conditions |
| Plant Spread | Approximately 12–18 inches under suitable growing conditions |
| Planting Season | Spring or warm growing season, after frost risk has passed |
| Germination Temperature | Approximately 21°C or warmer |
| Germination Time | Approximately 1–2 weeks under suitable conditions; results may vary |
| Sunlight | Full sun to partial shade |
| Soil Requirements | Fertile, organically rich, moist, well-drained soil |
| Watering | Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture |
| Growing Environment | Warm conditions; protect from frost |
| Propagation Method | Seeds or stem cuttings |
Growing Guide
Step 1: Choose the Right Season
Sow Eyeball Toothache Plant Seeds during warm weather when temperatures are suitable for germination. Avoid exposing young seedlings to frost.
Sow Eyeball Toothache Plant Seeds during warm weather when temperatures are suitable for germination. Avoid exposing young seedlings to frost.
Step 2: Prepare the Soil
Use fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil. For container planting, select a pot with drainage holes and a suitable potting mix.
Use fertile, organically rich, well-drained soil. For container planting, select a pot with drainage holes and a suitable potting mix.
Step 3: Sow the Seeds
Sow seeds according to the supplier's directions. Because the seeds may require light for germination, avoid covering them deeply unless the package instructions specify otherwise.
Sow seeds according to the supplier's directions. Because the seeds may require light for germination, avoid covering them deeply unless the package instructions specify otherwise.
Step 4: Maintain Moisture and Light
Keep the growing medium consistently moist without waterlogging it. Provide bright light and gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions.
Keep the growing medium consistently moist without waterlogging it. Provide bright light and gradually acclimate seedlings to outdoor conditions.
Step 5: Encourage Flowering
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny or partially shaded location. Provide regular watering and monitor the plant for new growth and distinctive yellow-red flower heads.
Transplant established seedlings into a sunny or partially shaded location. Provide regular watering and monitor the plant for new growth and distinctive yellow-red flower heads.
Grow Something Unusual with Eyeball Toothache Plant
Eyeball Toothache Plant adds a distinctive touch to herb gardens and ornamental spaces with its unusual yellow flowers, reddish centers, and textured green foliage. With warm temperatures, suitable sunlight, and consistent soil moisture, this interesting herb can be grown in garden beds or containers. Follow the seed supplier's instructions for reliable planting and establishment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Discover how to germinate Eyeball Toothache Plant Seeds, understand its unusual flowers, and grow this distinctive herb successfully.
How do you germinate Eyeball Toothache Plant Seeds successfully?
Sow the seeds in a moist, well-drained growing medium and maintain a temperature of approximately 21°C or warmer. Some growing guides recommend surface sowing because light can help germination. Keep the medium moist, provide adequate light, and follow the instructions supplied with your seed packet.
Why do Eyeball Toothache Plant flowers look like tiny eyeballs?
The rounded flower heads have a yellow to orange base and may develop a dark red or maroon center, creating an eyeball-like appearance. These unusual flower heads make Acmella oleracea a distinctive choice for ornamental gardens and botanical collections.
Can Eyeball Toothache Plant be grown in pots at home?
Yes, Eyeball Toothache Plant can be grown in a container with drainage holes and fertile, well-drained potting soil. Place it in full sun or partial shade, water regularly to maintain suitable moisture, and protect the plant from frost. Choose a container that allows enough room for its mature growth.