They are deep reddish purple with a white throat and they can be up to 4cm (1.5 inch) long and 4cm (1.5 inch) wide. Each flower lasts for only a few days, but the flowering season is extensive: from summer to late autumn.
The roots are growing from a number of small rhizomes, each of which sends up a single stem that carries opposite pairs of heart-shaped leaves on short stalks. Achimenes grandiflora normally produces several such stems.
- Scientific Name: Achimenes grandiflora (Schltdl.) DC.
- Common names: Hot Water Plant,Cupid’s Bower, Magic Flower
- Synonyms: Trevirana grandiflora,Salutiaea grandiflora, Achimenes cordata,Achimenes grandiflora var. glabrescens,Achimenes grandiflora var. incisa, Achimenes grandiflora var. liebmannii, Achimenes grandiflora var. pubescens, Achimenes incisa, Achimenes liebmannii, Gesneria calcarata
- Family: Gesneriaceae
- Genus: Achimenes
- Species: A. grandiflora
Origin:
Achimenes grandiflora is native to Mexico and Central America.
Hardiness:
Hardiness zone: 7-8
Temperature in rest period – min 4°C max 13°C (-55°F)
Temperature in active growth period – min 16°C max 27°C (61-°F)
 |
| source pic: pinterest.com |
How to Grow and Care
Achimenes are good choices for indoor growing conditions and for protected outdoor containers and baskets. These relatives of African violets need gentler conditions than are often available in exposed outdoor settings. For this reason we recommend growing achimenes indoors or in sheltered outdoor sites rather than in garden beds.
1. Fill your containers with good quality, well-drained soil. Almost any commercially available potting medium will work fine. Make sure there are adequate drainage holes; achimene bulbs must never sit in waterlogged soil or they will rot.
2. Site your containers where they will receive light to moderate shade or dappled sun. Full sun will burn the plants.
3. Dig little holes and plant the bulbs 3/4-1" deep and 3"-4" apart. Just poke them down in the soil and don't worry about which side is up. They'll grow from any position.
4. After planting, water well, thoroughly soaking the soil to settle it around the bulbs. Keep soil lightly moist and sprouts will appear in two to four weeks. Plants will grow quickly and begin flowering at a young age...- Learn more at HOW TO GROW and Care Achimenes
Links
Back to genus: Achimenes
PLANTS:Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name,Genus,Family,USDA Hardiness Zone or Origin
