Pará cress

How to Grow and Care for Pará cress

Pará cress · Acmella oleracea
Also known as: agrião do para; Brazil cress; brede mafane; eye ball plant; novacaine plant; phak khraat hua van; salad cress; spot plant; toothache plant; para cress

Sow seed in pots in frost-free conditions - do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Plant young plants out when all risk of frost has passed, and remove plants at the end of the season. Does best in a sunny position, in moist, fertile, well-drained, neutral soil

Watering: Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakingsSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing Pará cress

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Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam
Soil pHNeutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Sow seed in pots in frost-free conditions - do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Plant young plants out when all risk of frost has passed, and remove plants at the end of the season. Does best in a sunny position, in moist, fertile, well-drained, neutral soil

How to Water Pará cress?

Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Pará cress?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Pará cress?

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What Soil Is Best for Pará cress?

Soil type
Loam
Soil pH
Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Pará cress?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Pará cress?

Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer

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How to Prune Pará cress?

No pruning needed

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How to Propagate Pará cress?

Propagate by seed, or by softwood cuttings in summer

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How to Transplant Pará cress?

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How to Care for Pará cress in Winter?

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How to Plant Pará cress?

Sow seed in pots in frost-free conditions - do not cover as the seeds need light to germinate. Plant young plants out when all risk of frost has passed, and remove plants at the end of the season. Does best in a sunny position, in moist, fertile, well-drained, neutral soil

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How to Repot Pará cress?

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How to Harvest Pará cress?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

Generally pest-free

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The Toxicity of Pará cress

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Attributes of Pará cress

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial · Annual Biennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Acmella oleracea
Genus
Acmella
Family
Asteraceae
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