Overview
Achimenes 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) is a bushy houseplants in the genus Achimenes, part of the Gesneriaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Achimenes 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) 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 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' is a bushy cultivar of the Achimenes genus, known as hot water plants, which are perennial with rhizomes and trailing stems. This deciduous plant thrives in full sun or partial shade and prefers a sheltered position with moist but well-drained loam soil, tolerant of a range of pH levels. It is suitable for east, south, or west-facing aspects and is hardy to UK zone H1c. Ideal for patio and container planting, as well as conservatories and greenhouses, it produces striking salver-shaped flowers during spring, emerging from the leaf axils.
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 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) 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 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series)
- 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 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series)?
Achimenes 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Achimenes 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) need?
Achimenes 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) grows best in loam soil. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Achimenes 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) hardy in the UK?
Achimenes 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series) 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 'Tetra Himalayan Orange' (Tetra Series)?
Division of rhizomes in spring, Stem tip cuttings in spring.