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Achimenes

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Achimenes by Tropicanna

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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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color

Red

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Unknown - Tell us

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

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements

6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)

6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)

Patent Information

Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods

By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)

From leaf cuttings

Seed Collecting

Unknown - Tell us

Regional

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

Clemmons, North Carolina

Houston, Texas

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