Achimenes tubiflora
This unusual tuberous plant from South America is a closely relatied to Gloxinia and Saintpaulia . The creeping stems bear grey hairy leaves give rise to a 30cm long flowerstalk, with 8-10 white tubular flowers. Needs a shady position with a light, well drained soil.
- Family :Gesneriaceae
- Native to :Argentine, Uruguay, Paraguay
- Native climate :sub tropical (dry winter)
- Colour :White
- Exposure :half-shade
- Storage organ :tuber
- Growth :summer grower
- Flowering height :15-40 cm
- Uses :In the ground - Containers or pot
Growing cycle
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Planting :January (sem. 1-4), February (sem. 1-4), March (sem. 1-4), April (sem. 1-1), December (sem. 3-4)
Growth :May (sem. 1-4), June (sem. 1-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-4), October (sem. 1-4), November (sem. 1-4)
Flowering :June (sem. 4-4), July (sem. 1-4), August (sem. 1-4), September (sem. 1-1)