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Many are closely related to nature, particularly trees and flowers. Leaves: Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Leaf Color: Brown/Copper Green Leaf Feel: Velvety Leaf Value To Gardener: Showy Leaf Type: Simple Leaf Arrangement: Opposite Hairs Present: Yes Leaf Description: Fuzzy, green-bronze foliage.Fairy Names (467 Name Ideas For Fae, Pixies and Nymphs)įairy names can come from any culture around the world.Flowers: Flower Color: Blue Gold/Yellow Orange Pink Purple/Lavender Red/Burgundy White Flower Value To Gardener: Long Bloom Season Showy Flower Bloom Time: Fall Summer Flower Shape: Funnel Flower Petals: 4-5 petals/rays Flower Size: 1-3 inches Flower Description: The flowers appear in the leaf axils and are varied in color from blue, peach, pink, red, orange, white, purple, to yellow.Cultural Conditions: Light: Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours) Soil Texture: High Organic Matter Soil pH: Neutral (6.0-8.0) Soil Drainage: Good Drainage Moist Available Space To Plant: Less than 12 inches USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 10b, 10a, 11b, 11a.Whole Plant Traits: Plant Type: Bulb Houseplant Perennial Succulent Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics: Deciduous Habit/Form: Spreading Weeping Growth Rate: Rapid Maintenance: Medium.Attributes: Genus: Achimenes Family: Gesneriaceae Life Cycle: Bulb Perennial Recommended Propagation Strategy: Stem Cutting Country Or Region Of Origin: Central and South America Play Value: Easy to Grow Bulb Storage: Leave rhizomes in container, dry out planting medium, and place indoors at 60-70 degrees F (16-21 degrees C) Edibility: Not edible Dimensions: Height: 1 ft.Tags: #purple #bulb #showy flowers #annuals #white flowers #perennial bulbs #purple flowers #pink flowers #not hardy #red flowers #yellow flowers #blue flowers #orange flowers #tropical perennials #peach flowers #rhizomes #herbaceous perennials #summer bulbs #long bloom time #fall bulbs #annual bulb #partial shade tolerant 'Amie Saliba', 'Blue Sparks', 'George Houchw', 'Grape Wine', 'Harry Williams', 'Jewel Pink', 'Judith', 'Longiflora Alba', 'Pink cloud', 'Prima Donna', 'Snow Princess' See this plant in the following landscape: Cultivars / Varieties: If humidity is low, the foliage may brown and the flowers may drop. Planting in heavy soils may lead to winter root rot. Insects, Diseases and Other Plant Problems: This plant has no serious problems. Hardiness: Tender II - injured below 50 degrees F (10 degrees C) Store in a dry atmosphere, such as in potting soil or vermiculite with temperatures between 50-70 degrees. These tubers, which form under the soil as well as along the stems, can be collected after the plant has lost its leaves, and saved for replanting. Reduced watering will send the plants into a dormant state and tubers with some resemblance to small pinecones will begin to form. When the blooms cease to bloom in the latter part of the year, watering can be reduced. The optimum daytime temperature is in the mid-'70s.įlowers bloom from summer into fall. Ideally, temperatures between 50 and 70 degrees are best. This tropical bulb will not succeed in temperatures below 50 degrees. During periods of active growth, fertilize weekly. When planting, use a humus-rich soil such as African violet mix and choose a site that is in an area of bright but indirect lighting. Artificial lighting can be used when natural light is not available. Its habit makes it suitable for hanging baskets. It can also be grown as an annual in non-tropical environments. This perennial tropical plant is typically grown as an indoor, container plant. Phonetic Spelling ah-KIM-eh-neez Description
