Achimenes, Cupid's Bow, Hot Water Plant, Magic Flower, Mother's Tears, Widow's Tears
Achimenes 'Rio Rita'

Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Vines and Climbers

Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

Sun Exposure
Light Shade

Foliage
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Bronze
Blue-Green

Height
under 6 in. (15 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow
Suitable for growing in containers

Danger

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

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

Seed Collecting