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

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

Unknown - Tell us

Hardiness

Unknown - Tell us

Danger

Unknown - Tell us

Bloom Color
Red
Scarlet (dark red)
Red-Orange
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

Unknown - Tell us

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:

Gulf Breeze, Florida

Clemmons, North Carolina

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