Mecardonia acuminata
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Mecardonia acuminata

Axil-Flower

Tier 2 Difficulty: medium Water: low Light: full_sun
Temperature
15–37 °C
Soil pH
6–7
Hardiness
Zone 7–11
Click count
35
Observations
7

Description

Source: wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

Mecardonia acuminata, commonly known as the common axil-flower, pond axil-flower, or Florida axil-flower, is a perennial wildflower found in North America.

Care Guide

💧 Water
☀️ Light Full sun

Axilflower is a sun-loving perennial herbaceous plant that comes from open habitats and commonly thrives in meadows and grasslands. It prefers full sun but can also tolerate partial sun.

Ideal: Full sun
🌡️ Temperature 15–37.8°C

Axilflower shows good temperature adaptability, capable of withstanding higher heat and substantial temperature fluctuations. In hot conditions, you should watch its watering and provide appropriate shading to avoid sunburn. Its cold tolerance is comparatively limited; while it can endure some chill, very low temperatures can cause frost damage.

Ideal temperature: 15–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 6-7
Soil pH: 6-7
🌱 Fertilizer

The best time to fertilize an Axilflower is in early spring, as it exits dormancy and begins active growth. Fertilizing supplies essential nutrients for healthy growth. Although Axilflower has relatively low fertilizer requirements, an annual application can improve its survival and produce better, longer-lasting flowers.

🪴 Pot & Repot
✂️ Pruning

Axilflower is known for its vibrant yellow blooms and trailing growth pattern. To encourage bushiness, prune in early spring, and regularly trim leggy stems and remove dead foliage. This not only boosts airflow but also helps prevent disease. During the blooming period, avoid heavy pruning; instead, pinch the tips to promote fuller growth. Remember to always sterilize your tools to prevent infections.

🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Mecardonia
Family
Plantaginaceae
Hardiness Zone
7-11
Mature Height
10 cm to 30 cm
Mature Spread
20 cm to 40 cm
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
1.02 cm to 1.52 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter

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Common Names (1)

en Axil-Flower