Free South African growing guide
How to Grow Toothache Plant in South Africa
Toothache plant is a warm-season herb with distinctive yellow and red button flowers. It grows best with warmth, steady moisture and protection from frost.
When to sow
Sow after the danger of frost has passed, or start seed in a warm protected place. Highveld gardeners should wait for reliably warmer nights before planting outdoors.
- Warm spring sowing
- Bright light
- Protect from late frost
How to sow the tiny seed
Surface-sow or press the seed gently onto fine seedling mix. Do not bury it deeply. Mist carefully and keep the surface lightly moist until germination.
- Use clean fine mix
- Cover very lightly or not at all
- Avoid washing seed away
Care after germination
Give seedlings increasing light and transplant once sturdy. Keep plants evenly moist in fertile, free-draining soil and pinch growing tips for bushier growth.
- Full sun to light shade
- Regular moisture
- Good drainage
