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 ‘Little Beauty’
Masses of pretty flowers bourne over a long flowering season
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Achimenes |
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Species | hybrida |
Varietry | 'Little Beauty' |
Common Name | Hot Water Plant |
Flower Colour | pink |
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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