Overview
Achimenes 'Ami Salib' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Achimenes, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achimenes 'Ami Salib' grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1c. Suggested uses include patio and container plants, sub-tropical and conservatory and greenhouse.
About
Achimenes 'Ami Salib' (hot water plant 'Ami Salib') is a bushy cultivar of the Achimenes genus, which comprises perennial plants with rhizomes and trailing stems. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring sheltered, east-, south-, or west-facing aspects with moist but well-drained loam soil of any pH. It is hardy to H1c and is suitable for patio and container planting, as well as sub-tropical conservatories and greenhouses. Propagation is by division of rhizomes or stem tip cuttings in spring.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Achimenes
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1c
Plant details
Achimenes 'Ami Salib' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Houseplants, Conservatory Greenhouse
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Patio and container plants, Sub-tropical, Conservatory and greenhouse
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Achimenes 'Ami Salib'
- Propagation
- Division of rhizomes in spring, Stem tip cuttings in spring
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Glasshouse red spider mite, Thrips
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Achimenes 'Ami Salib'?
Achimenes 'Ami Salib' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Achimenes 'Ami Salib' need?
Achimenes 'Ami Salib' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Achimenes 'Ami Salib' hardy in the UK?
Achimenes 'Ami Salib' has an RHS hardiness rating of H1c, meaning it needs a warm, frost-free position of 5–10°C and is best grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Achimenes 'Ami Salib'?
Division of rhizomes in spring, Stem tip cuttings in spring.
More in the Achimenes genus
- Achimenes erecta
- Achimenes erecta 'Mexican Dwarf'
- Achimenes grandiflorahot water plant
- Achimenes longiflora
- Achimenes 'Ambleside'
- Achimenes 'Ann Marie'
- Achimenes 'Candy Girl'hot water plant 'Candy Girl'
- Achimenes 'Carnelian'