Overview
Achimenes 'Serge Saliba' is a bushy houseplants in the genus Achimenes, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achimenes 'Serge Saliba' 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 'Serge Saliba' is a bushy cultivar of the Achimenes genus, which comprises perennial plants with rhizomes that produce long, trailing stems and simple leaves arranged oppositely or in whorls. This cultivar is deciduous and suited to houseplants or conservatory greenhouse settings. It thrives in moist but well-drained loam soil with a pH ranging from acid to alkaline, favouring full sun to partial shade on sheltered east, south, or west-facing aspects. Propagation is by division of rhizomes or stem tip cuttings in spring, with interest primarily during the spring season.
About the genus
Achimenes is a genus of about 25 species of tropical and subtropical rhizomatous perennial herbs in the flowering plant family Gesneriaceae. They have a multitude of common names such as magic flowers, widow's tears, Cupid's bower, or hot water plant.
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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 'Serge Saliba' 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 'Serge Saliba'
- 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 'Serge Saliba'?
Achimenes 'Serge Saliba' prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Achimenes 'Serge Saliba' need?
Achimenes 'Serge Saliba' grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Achimenes 'Serge Saliba' hardy in the UK?
Achimenes 'Serge Saliba' 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 'Serge Saliba'?
Division of rhizomes in spring, Stem tip cuttings in spring.