Water
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant is dormant.
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings in warmer months.
Also known as Cupid's Bower · Hot-Water Plant · Magic Flower
Achimenes grandiflora displays vibrant, trumpet-shaped flowers in shades of pink, purple, and white. This rhizomatous perennial thrives in dappled shade and humid conditi
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers several hours of bright, indirect sunlight daily. Avoid direct, hot sun which can scorch leaves.
Keep moist during growth, reduce in winter
75% intensity
Avoid waterlogging, allow topsoil to dry slightly.
Well-draining, fertile, peat-based mix.
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Thrives in temperatures between 21-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost and cold drafts.
Indoor, Outdoor
50% intensity
Regular feeding during growth
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted to half strength every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the growing season. Reduce watering significantly in winter when the plant is dormant.
Allow the top inch of soil to dry out slightly between waterings in warmer months.
Pinch back stems regularly during the growing season to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Remove spent flowers promptly to prolong blooming.
Cut back the plant significantly in late fall or early winter to prepare for dormancy.
Achimenes grandiflora can be propagated from rhizomes or stem cuttings. Divide rhizomes in spring before new growth begins. Stem cuttings can be taken in summer and rooted in moist potting mix.
Repot rhizomes annually in spring into fresh, well-draining potting mix. For potted plants, repot every one to two years when they outgrow their containers, or when the soil becomes depleted.
Use a mix suitable for houseplants.
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Where Achimenes Grandiflora (Achimenes grandiflora) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Genus | Achimenes |
| Species | Achimenes grandiflora |
Similar in genus Achimenes
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