The toothache plant is a odd looking flowering herb, it's namesake from the use of the plant to treat toothaches in traditional medicine. The herb originates from Brazil and has olive-shaped gold and red flowers. The flowers and leaves has a numbing and mouth-watering effect when eaten - which is why it was used as a natural remedy for a toothaches! The foliage can also be stir-fried with garlic and chilli as a dish of leafy greens.

Germination: 7-14 days under ideal conditions. These seeds need direct sunlight to germinate so do not bury under the growing medium.

Best before date: Dec 2022

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Toothache Plant, 30 seeds

$4.50

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Full/partial sun (minimum 6 hours daily)

Well draining, organic medium

Moderate fertiliser schedule (half strength, once every 2 weeks)
Moisten the seed-starter medium (a commercial mix, or a light and airy medium such as cocopeat)

Sprinkle seeds on the medium and use a spray bottle to water gently as the seeds are very small and delicate.

Cover with clingfilm or a transparent plastic cover to keep the moisture in.

Monitor and ensure the medium never dries out.

Not keen to use it right away? No problem! Store in a cool, dark and dry environment (back of the refrigerator). Seeds will remain viable for at least a year.

Toothache Plant, 30 seeds

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