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Achimenes, Cupid's Bow, Hot Water Plant, Magic Flower, Mother's Tears, Widow's Tears 'Harry Williams'

Achimenes

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Family
Gesneriaceae (ges-ner-ee-AY-see-ee)
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Genus
Achimenes (a-KIM-ih-neez)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Light Shade
Foliage
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)
Spacing
3-6 in. (7-15 cm)
6-9 in. (15-22 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Red
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time

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Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
From leaf cuttings
Seed Collecting

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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Clemmons, North Carolina

Houston, Texas

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