Hot Water Plant. Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season. Max Height 25cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers June to October. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Achimenes hybrida
Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Additional information
| Generic | Achimenes |
|---|---|
| Species | hybrida |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Hot Water Plant |
| Flower Colour | mixed colours |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 25cm |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Spread | 30cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green |
| Flowers From | June, October |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Water with tepid water, Dead head regularly |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids, Red spider mite |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost, Cut back in winter |
| Propagation | Division, Seed |
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