Cupid's bower
Achimenes spp.
Also known as
Hot water plant, Magic flower, Nut orchid
Achimenes patens 'Major' in cultivation by SiGarb (CC0)
Full Sun
Moderate watering
Tender
H1c
RHS hardiness
5°C
Minimum temperature
Expected size
Height | Spread | |
|---|---|---|
50cm | Max | 50cm |
25cm | Min | 20cm |
1 years to reach maturity
Flowering
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Cupid's bower Overview
Genus of around 25 trailing, perennial, rhizomatous herb plants native to tropical and subtropical North and Central America. One species is naturally found in the West Indies and the most species are found in Mexico. Cultivars and hybrids have been extensively bred and have been naturalised in other areas due to their pretty, colourful, 5-petalled flowers.
Common problems with Cupid's bower
How to propagate Cupid's bower
Division
Division of rhizomes.
Rhizomes
Seed
Seed, if available, in spring.
Cuttings
Stem cuttings in summer.
Special features of Cupid's bower
Attractive flowers
Other uses of Cupid's bower
The showy flowers.
