Plant Care Spilanthes

Spilanthes

Taxonomy

Acmella decumbens var. affinis
Acmella
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Spilanthes

💦 Water

How often to water your Spilanthes

Water needs for Spilanthes
0.5 cups
every 9

Spilanthes needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Spilanthes in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Spilanthes: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Spilanthes love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Spilanthes does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Spilanthes in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Spilanthes

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Spilanthes: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Spilanthes after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Spilanthes prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Spilanthes Water Frequency →

Spilanthes Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Spilanthes requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Spilanthes Light Requirements →

Spilanthes Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Spilanthes is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Spilanthes Edible? →

Spilanthes Toxicity to Cats →

Spilanthes Toxicity to Dogs →

Spilanthes Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Spilanthes does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Spilanthes →

Best Pots for Spilanthes →

When and How to Successfully Repot Spilanthes →

What Are Healthy Spilanthes Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Spilanthes is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

How Much and When to Fertilize Spilanthes →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Spilanthes, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Spilanthes

Spilanthes


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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