
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles)
Also known as
Creosote pays, Herbe mal aux dents, Herbe mal dents, Z'herbe amal aux dents and Z'herbe mal aux dents
Taxonomy
Acmella uliginosa
Acmella
Asteraceae
Asterales

How to care for Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles)

How often to water your Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles)

every 9
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) 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

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Finding light for Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) in your home

a window
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles)

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 Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) 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.
Sunlight Needs
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) 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!
Fertilizer
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles) 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.
Care Summary for Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles)
Bouton d'Or (Lesser Antilles)
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
