Electric daisy (Acmella bellidioides)
Care, watering, light and tips for Electric daisy on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Asteraceae
- Difficulty: Easy to care for
- Watering: every 3 days
- Light: Full sun
- Temperature: 0–35 °C
About Electric daisy
Acmella bellidioides, also known as False Daisy Acmella, is a low-growing annual or perennial herbaceous plant, valued for its small, bright yellow flowers resembling daisies. It's ideal for ground cover, path edges, or as a trailing plant in pots, where its continuous blooming and bright green foliage add a cheerful, wild touch.
Native range
Tropical South America
Care tips
It prefers full sun to partial shade exposure and regular watering to keep the substrate moist but not waterlogged. Use a well-ddraining substrate rich in organic matter to ensure vigorous growth. A common mistake to avoid is overwatering, which can lead to root rot, especially in humid climates.
How to save a dying Electric daisy
- Warning signs
- Drooping, yellowing leaves or dry, crispy edges. Lack of flowering or wilted flowers.
- First aid
- Check soil moisture. If dry, water thoroughly. If waterlogged, aerate and check drainage. Move to semi-shade if in strong direct sun.
- What kills it
- Overwatering that rots roots or underwatering that dehydrates it. Also intense direct sun without acclimatization.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, it's often very resilient. Act quickly by correcting watering and exposure. Pruning damaged parts helps.