Acroclinum Mix Flower Seeds

About Acroclinum Mix Flower Seeds

Acroclinum / paper daisy — flowers with papery petals that keep their colour and shape even after drying.

• Botanical name: Rhodanthe manglesii
• Care level: Easy
• Expected germination time: 10–15 days at 15–22C under suitable conditions*

How to Grow

1. Fill a seedling tray or small pot with a fine, clean, well-draining seed-starting mix.
2. Sow at the right depth — 3 mm.
3. Water gently with a spray bottle so the seeds are not displaced. Keep the medium moist, not waterlogged.
4. Place the tray where it gets the right light for this plant (full sun). Protect young seedlings from harsh afternoon sun.
5. Under suitable conditions, sprouts usually appear in 10–15 days at 15–22C.
6. Move seedlings to their final spot once 3–4 true leaves appear. Dislikes transplanting — sow directly in place.

Light, water, soil and feeding

• Light: Full sun
• Water: Little water — only when the soil dries. This everlasting daisy prefers dry conditions.
• Soil: Sandy, light, very well-drained soil
• Temperature: 12–28C
• Fertiliser: Minimal

Sowing season in India

October–November Exact timing depends on your local temperature and conditions.

Common problems

Root rot in wet soil; damping-off if sown too thickly

*Germination time is an expected range under suitable temperature, moisture, sowing depth and storage conditions. Natural germination cannot be guaranteed.