Achimenes
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Fact sheet
every fact quoted from its sourceTypeherbaceous perennial
“Achimenes, called magic flowers, is a tender rhizomatous perennial” — Achimenes: Growing Guide
Lightfull sun / part shade
“Light Full sun / Part shade” — Achimenes: Growing Guide
Watermoderate
“Water Moderate” — Achimenes: Growing Guide
Height16–18 in
“These plants typically reach a compact size of 20-30 cm in both height and width,” — Achimenes Care Guide: Mastering the Art of Growing this Exotic Bloomer
Pestsspider mites, aphids, mealybugs, thrips
“Be vigilant for pests like spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, and thrips, which can affect the plant.” — Achimenes Care Guide: Mastering the Art of Growing this Exotic Bloomer
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1 cultivar
Where this comes from
- Name and place in the family tree: GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (CC BY 4.0)
- Fact sheet: 2 source pages, read and quoted by the OmniGrow Librarian