Acmella oppositifolia
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Acmella oppositifolia

Oppositeleaf Spotflower

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Water every
7 days
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 9–11
Click count
69
Observations
5

Care Guide

💧 Water Every 7 days
Suggested frequency: Every 7 days
☀️ Light Full sun

Oppositeleaf spotflower is a sun-loving, perennial herbaceous plant that comes from open habitats and is often found in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Oppositeleaf spotflower comes from tropical areas, where the climate is warm and humid. Consequently, it is adapted to high heat and moisture. It is sensitive to sudden temperature shifts and prefers a consistent thermal environment, so avoiding indoor temperature fluctuations is important. It typically cannot tolerate cold and needs higher temperatures to grow. If the surrounding temperature falls too low, the plant may stop growing or even die.

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

Appropriate fertilization is essential for the health and appearance of Oppositeleaf spotflower. Fertilize Oppositeleaf spotflower during the summer, repeating the application monthly throughout the season. Nutrients drive growth and preserve the plant's parts. Fertilizing improves Oppositeleaf spotflower's floral display, ensuring the best blooms.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

To help your Oppositeleaf spotflower thrive, it's essential to prune it regularly, ideally in early spring before new growth begins. By removing dead stems and thinning crowded branches, you can improve airflow and sunlight exposure, which promotes a bushier appearance and extends blooming. Always use clean, sharp tools to ensure the plants remain healthy and vigorous.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Acmella
Family
Compositae
Hardiness Zone
9-11
Mature Height
0 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Planting Time
Spring
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Colombia, Honduras, Mexico, Guatemala, Bolivia, Venezuela, Peru, Nicaragua, Ecuador, Costa Rica, Panama

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Common Names (1)

en Oppositeleaf Spotflower