Achimenes erecta


Quick Characteristics:

Flower Colors: red, orange
Life form: rhizome
Climate: summer rain climate
 

Achimenes erecta (Lam.) H.P.Fuchs is a widespread species native from Mexico, south to Ecuador, and the Caribbean. The flowers are bright red. Height range: 30-60 cm. Follow standard Achimenes cultivation techniques for growing species. The photo of the rhizomes was taken by Nhu Nguyen.

Achimenes erecta scaly rhizomes, Nhu Nguyen

Achimenes erecta 'Tiny Red' is a diminutive form of the species. Everything about the plant is smaller than the actual species. Follow standard Achimenes cultivation techniques for growing 'Tiny Red'. Height range: 30-45 cm. The photos below were taken by Nhu Nguyen.

Achimenes erecta 'Tiny Red', Nhu NguyenAchimenes erecta 'Tiny Red', Nhu NguyenAchimenes erecta 'Tiny Red', Nhu NguyenAchimenes erecta 'Tiny Red', Nhu Nguyen


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