Achimenes heterophylla
Achimenes heterophylla
- Native to:
- Guatemala | Mexico | Mexico Central, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest
iNaturalist: © anacarrillo10 (iNaturalist #6510681)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Gesneriaceae
- Genus:
- Achimenes
- Species:
- Achimenes heterophylla
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Geophyte
- Height:
- 45 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jun,jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- orange, red
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- hummingbirds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are tiny and require light for germination. Surface sow on moist medium and maintain high humidity.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI