Acmella caulirhiza
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Acmella caulirhiza

Aaku Mella (ఆకు మెల్ల) · Aaku mella · Karkara · ఆకు మెల్ల · निर्गुंडी

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun Toxicity: low
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
57
Observations
106

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Acmella caulirhiza is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous species that comes from open habitats and commonly grows in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun conditions.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Acmella caulirhiza is native to tropical areas, where the climate is generally warm and humid. Consequently, it is well suited to high temperatures and humidity. It is not tolerant of sudden temperature shifts and favors a consistent temperature environment, so it is important to avoid temperature fluctuations indoors. It typically cannot tolerate cold conditions and needs warmer temperatures to grow; if the ambient temperature falls too low, growth may stop or the plant may die.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

Proper fertilization is essential for Acmella caulirhiza's health and appearance. Fertilize Acmella caulirhiza during summer, repeating the application monthly throughout the season. Nutrients fuel growth and sustain the plant's parts. Fertilization boosts Acmella caulirhiza's flower display, ensuring the best blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Acmella
Family
Asteraceae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
20 cm to 40 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 49 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Deciduous
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
All year round
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
All year round
Native Area
Burkina Faso, South Africa, Zambia, Sudan, Eritrea, Guinea, Gabon, Zimbabwe, Benin, Mali, Chad, Cameroon, Liberia, Mozambique, Togo, Côte d'Ivoire, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Congo

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Common Names (5)

en Aaku Mella (ఆకు మెల్ల)
en Aaku mella
en Karkara
en ఆకు మెల్ల
hi निर्गुंडी