Known as Acheimenes
Nice this beautifying belongs to the gesneriidwn family and is native to tropical South and Central America. As the name suggests the, not withstanding the cold. This is classic housepets. The flowers are trumpet shaped with a slight downward call display different shades, from blue and red to white, While there are varieties with yellow flowers. The flowers last a little, but the blooming is continuous in the summer and the plant is constantly blooming. The acheimenes is suitable for floor planter, but you can put it in a hanging pot. The position of the need to provide heat and light from spring to autumn, without direct sun exposure is found. Keep the soil slightly moist with warm soft water and always below, When flowers. During the period of growth and flowering lubricate each 10 days about. Since September the acheimenes loses its leaves and flowers and falls to sleep. Leave the overwintering in a dry place. Spring plant the rhizomes that come out at the base of the shoot to fresh warm soil. The multiplication by cuttings.
Species
In trade you will find mostly hybrids, eg. ' Little Beauty '.