Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant'
Cupid's Bower
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Cupid's Bower (Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant') - Description
Attractive cascading foliage and nonstop, brilliant flowers all summer. Easy container plants. Fairy Pink, Rosy Red and Violet Night.
Cupid's Bower (Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant') - Blooming
Blooms salverform flowers in a wide variety of colors between summer and fall.
Cupid's Bower (Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant') - Growth
Winter dormant, rhizomatous perennials. Plant will grow to approx. 2 ft. tall. Grows best in full sun, or partial shade in very hot sites. Does well with moderate humidity. Less hardy plants should be grown in containers or hanging baskets in a temperate greenhouse. Also works as a houseplant. In summer, makes a nice bedding. In frost-free areas, Achimenes works well in a border.
Cupid's Bower (Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant') - Planting
Propate by dividing rhizomes or rooting stem cuttings in spring when temperatures are above 60°F (16°C).
Cupid's Bower (Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant') - Pest
Thrips, aphids, and spider mites. Other issues include tobaco mosaic virus, root rots, and fungal leaf spots.
Cupid's Bower (Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant') - Interesting facts
Achimenes is native to the subtropical forests of Mexico and Central America.
Cupid's Bower (Achimenes x 'Hot Water Plant') - Soil and irrigation
Achimenes plants should be watered frequently but carefully. Make sure plants do not dry out during active growth, or else premature dormancy may occur. Does best in rich, well-draining soil that is kept moist.
