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Achimenes grandiflora (Achimenes grandiflora)

Achimenes grandiflora is a vibrant flowering plant known for its large, colorful blooms, often grown as a houseplant or in hanging baskets.

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Sunlight

Provide bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Provide bright, indirect light.

Avoid direct sun exposure.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist during the growing season.

Reduce watering significantly during winter dormancy.

Soil

Well-draining potting mix, rich in organic matter.

Temperature

Thrives in average room temperatures.

Avoid cold drafts and temperatures below 10°C.

Habitat

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed regularly during the growing season.

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Herb

Plant Category

Flowering, Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

House Plant, Indoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

0.3-0.5 m

Spread

0.3-0.6 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Yes, in winter

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Opposite, ovate to elliptic

Flower Size

5-7 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

10000

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Synonyms
Achimenes cordata Regel
Achimenes ghiesbrechtiana Regel
Achimenes grandis A.Hansen
Achimenes incisa (Hanst.) Klotzsch ex Oerst.
Achimenes liebmannii Lem.
Antirrhinum uniflorum Moc. & Sessé
Gesneria calcarata Sessé & Moc.
Gesneria uniflora Moc. & Sessé ex DC.
Salutiaea grandiflora (Schiede) Colla
Trevirana grandiflora Schiede
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyGesneriaceae
  • genusAchimenes
  • speciesAchimenes grandiflora
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

Rating: 0/5

Toxic for pets

No

Rating: 0/5

Edible

No

Non-toxic to pets and humans.

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