Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Gesneriaceae

Genus:

Achimenes

Species:

Achimenes candida

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Geophyte

Height:

40 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug,sep

Bloom Colors:

white

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

butterflies, hummingbirds

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

10–21 days

Notes:

Surface sow tiny seeds on moist medium with light. Requires warmth (21-24°C) and high humidity for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI