{"product_id":"spilanthes-live-plant-3-5-inch-pot","title":"Spilanthes Live Plant, 2.5 Inch Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eSpilanthes (\u003cem\u003eAcmella oleracea\u003c\/em\u003e), commonly called the Toothache Plant, is one of the most immediately experiential plants in the medicinal herb garden - bite into a fresh flower head and within seconds a powerful, buzzing, tingling sensation spreads across your tongue and cheeks, followed by a wave of saliva and a mild numbing effect. It is an unmistakable botanical experience. The flowers themselves are distinctive: cone-shaped golden-yellow heads with a dark reddish-brown central disc, produced prolifically on a spreading, mounding tropical annual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpilanthes thrives in full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained, fertile soil. It is a tender annual from the tropics and needs warm conditions to perform well - do not transplant until nighttime temperatures are reliably above 55 degrees F. Plants form a spreading mound 12-18 inches tall and wide, covered in flowers from midsummer until frost. Keep consistently moist; Spilanthes does not tolerate drought well. An excellent container plant that can be moved indoors in fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpilanthes has been used in traditional medicine across South America, Africa, and Asia for centuries, valued in the folk traditions of every region where it grows natively. The flowers and leaves are the parts most used by herbalists, with the fresh flower heads most prized for their powerful active compounds. In Brazilian folk medicine it has been used as a dental herb for generations - the common name Toothache Plant reflects this traditional application. Contemporary herbalists value it highly as an immunomodulating and salivary-stimulating herb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare on Arrival\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWater upon arrival and keep in a warm, sunny location. Spilanthes is heat-loving and cold-sensitive. Transplant after your last frost date into moist, enriched soil in a warm, sunny location. Keep consistently moist throughout the season - mulch helps retain soil moisture. Harvest individual flower heads as they reach full development for the most potent aromatic effect. The plant produces flowers continuously from midsummer until frost, providing an ongoing harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou Might Also Like\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSpilanthes pairs well with other immune-focused and unusual medicinal herbs. \u003cstrong\u003eEchinacea\u003c\/strong\u003e is a natural companion in the tradition of immune-supportive botanicals. \u003cstrong\u003eKhella\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eGumweed\u003c\/strong\u003e are other uncommon medicinal annuals worth growing alongside it. For a complete collection of plants that offer immediate sensory experience, add \u003cstrong\u003ePatchouli\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eLemon Verbena\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt Zenobia's Garden, every plant is grown on our 8-acre farm in Perry County, Missouri - tended by hand with attention to soil health, plant vitality, and botanical integrity. We grow medicinal herbs because we believe in them, and we want the plants that leave our farm to thrive in yours. Questions about your order or your plants? Reach us at susan@zenobiasgarden.com - we're growers first, and we're happy to help.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zenobia's Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53025284522349,"sku":null,"price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0941\/1919\/9085\/files\/Spilanthes-closeup-large_f92ffa01-80f1-4b91-b0ae-db62954483e0.jpg?v=1775980624","url":"https:\/\/zenobiasgarden.com\/products\/spilanthes-live-plant-3-5-inch-pot","provider":"Zenobia's Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}