{"product_id":"toothache-plant-spilanthes-acmella-oleracea","title":"Toothache Plant Spilanthes (Acmella oleracea)","description":"\u003cheader class=\"section-header\"\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte article-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"bloggy--article\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"1767374671352\" class=\"bggle_table-of-content table-of-content-v2 bggle--block margin_vertical--medium  padding_vertical--small padding_horizontal--medium margin-top_none\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"1767374668522\" class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--small     margin-top_none\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eToothache plant (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eAcmella oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e) contains a compound called \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003espilanthol\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which is responsible for the strong tingling and numbing sensation the flowers produce when chewed. This same compound is why the plant has traditionally been used to ease mouth pain and relieve dry mouth. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFortunately for gardeners, toothache plant is easy to grow from seed, especially when you start with high-quality heirloom seeds. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--small     margin-top_none\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bggle--block bggle_text margin_vertical--small     margin-top_none\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eToothache plant seeds need warmth, light, and moisture to germinate. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWait until the soil is around 70ºF to sow seeds outdoors, or start seeds indoors with a heat mat. You can start seeds indoors 3-4 weeks before planting outdoors. Press seeds into the soil, but don’t bury them as they need light to germinate. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown as Electric Daisy, Paracress, or Toothache Plant, this exotic heirloom is a member of the daisy family. Gold and auburn cone shaped blooms thrive on bushy plants with oval, sawtooth leaves. Used for culinary and medicinal purposes throughout Asia and South American. Spilanthes is a cheery, eye-catching choice for containers and border gardens. Mature plants reach 12-18” tall.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum 100 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGermination: 7-14 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirect sow ¼” deep in full sun after last frost or start indoors 6-8 weeks before last frost. Plant seeds ¼” deep in seed starting media and move to individual containers when large enough to handle. Harden before transplanting in full sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpace plants 6-12” inches apart.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones 2-11.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnnual\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emerald Island Garden Center","offers":[{"title":"1 Gal","offer_id":50539570168051,"sku":null,"price":7.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/emeraldigc.myshopify.com\/products\/toothache-plant-spilanthes-acmella-oleracea","provider":"Emerald Island Garden Center","version":"1.0","type":"link"}