Description

Achimenes plants are related to the African violet and are also known as hot water plants, mothers tears, cupids bow, and the more common name of magic flower. This native Mexican plant species is an interesting rhizomatous perennial that produces flowers from summer to fall.
The foliage is bright to dark green and fuzzy. Flowers are funnel-shaped and come in a wide variety of colors including pink, blue, scarlet, white, lavender, or purple.

Plant Specifications

Planting procedure

• In mild, frost-free climates, agapanthus bulbs are planted in January or February.
• Dig a hole about three times as deep as the height of the bulb.
• Set the bulb in the hole, hollow side up, then cover with soil and press firmly
• Space bulbs 3-5 inches apart
• Water thoroughly after planting
• Use the potting mix for bulb plantation as Garden soil + Compost + Perlite + Sand (2:2:1:1) Soil + Cocopeat + vermicompost (2:1:2)

Care:

• Water a plant when the soil feels dry to touch.
  
• Water thoroughly in the summer and reduce watering for the winter & rainy season.
• Try to water the plants in the morning around 8-10am.
• Avoid waterlogged soil.
• Reduce watering in the winter.
• You should remove dead, infected or damaged plant parts and throw in the garbage collector.
• You should fertilize a plant at planting time and growing season.
• Mulch the potting mix with organic material.

Achimenes uses