Achimenes, Eucodonia and x Achimenantha Rhizomes

Available February through April 2010 only.
We are now accepting orders for rhizomes. Order early to have the best chance of receiving all varieties requested.



Common Names: Magic Flowers, Cupid's Bower or Hot Water Plant (so named, because in the 1800's, gardeners believed incorrectly that soaking in hot water was necessary to break dormancy).

Achimenes, members of the Gesneriaceae, are native to Mexico and Central America. Their flowers are available in almost every shade imaginable. They are easily grown from small scaly rhizomes planted in the spring. We offer rhizomes during the spring months only, February through April. Three rhizomes will make an excellent 4 inch pot specimen, and six or more rhizomes will fill a 6 inch or larger hanging basket.

To plant Achimenes rhizomes, use an azalea pot, and fill with a light, porous potting mix, such as our Kartuz Greenhouses Potting Soil Mix. Plant the rhizomes horizontally, spacing them evenly around the pot. Cover them with about one inch of the potting mix and water thoroughly. Then, water sparingly until they sprout. When rhizomes have sprouted and have three pairs of leaves, pinch out the tip growth to encourage branching. This pinching should be done at least twice to produce greater bloom, and will delay flowering only slightly. Keep plants well watered during the growing season and fertilize regularly. Provide strong filtered light to produce compact plants with plenty of flowers.

When Achimenes have finished flowering in the fall, they should be allowed to die back naturally by gradually withholding water. When plants show signs of yellowing, it's an indication of the start of dormancy. The dormant rhizomes may be stored in the pot or harvested from the potting mix and stored in partially open containers or plastic bags in dry vermiculite or peatmoss. In the spring replant in fresh potting mix, as above.

Achimenes are sold as rhizomes only, not as potted plants.

We offer 4 purchase options below.

Your choice of either 3 or 6 rhizomes per variety from our entire list, or two collections which are either 3 or 6 rhizomes of 3 varieties, our choice.

Some varieties are always in short supply. So, it's a good idea to list extra choices.

Achimenes 3 Rhizomes Each Code: RHZ3 Price: $5.50

Achimenes: 3 Rhizomes per variety from entire list. $5.50 for each selection.

Achimenes 6 Rhizomes Each Code: RHZ6 Price: $9.50

Achimenes: 6 Rhizomes per variety from entire list. $9.50 for each selection.

	Achimenes Collection of 3 Varieties, 3 Rhizomes Each Code: RHZC3 Price: $11.00 Quantity in Basket: none
Our choice of 3 different colors, with 3 rhizomes of each. You can give us an idea of colors desired in the comments section of the "Checkout" page. (This collection is equal to 3 units or 3 plants for shipping and handling calculations.) Gesneriaceae
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	Achimenes Collection of 3 Varieties, 6 Rhizomes Each Code: RHZC6 Price: $19.50 Quantity in Basket: none
Our choice of 3 different colors, with 6 rhizomes of each. You can give us an idea of colors desired in the comments section of the "Checkout" page. Best Buy! (This collection is equal to 3 units or 3 plants for shipping and handling calculations.) Gesneriaceae
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Note: Some varieties are always in short supply. We will substitute equally good varieties of similar color and type unless a choice of substitutes is given.

RHZ3 3 rhizomes of one variety, your choice (1 unit): $5.50
RHZ6 6 rhizomes of one variety, your choice (1 unit): $9.50
RHZC3 Collection - 3 different colors, 3 rhizomes of each, our choice (3 units): $11.00
RHZC6 Collection - 3 different colors, 6 rhizomes of each, our choice (3 units): $19.50
Minimum order is $19.50, plus shipping and handling. Shipping and handling is $8.00 plus $1.00 for each unit ordered. A unit is a package of 3 or 6 rhizomes of 1 variety. Rhizomes can be combined with plants to meet the minimum shipping and handling charges. A plant would equal 1 unit.

Please note that we do not process credit card payments until we are ready to ship the rhizomes.



If you wish to order by mail, you may download our printable Achimenes List and Order Form. However, this list does not show "out of stock" varieties. Check our online lists for up to date availability.

  Achimenes 2010 List and Culture Sheet

  Kartuz Greenhouses Printable Order Form (PDF Version)
  Download Adobe PDF Reader