Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower)
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flower nestled among dark green textured foliage.
Botanical name: Achimenes sp.
Common names: Cupid's Bower, Hot Water Plant, Monkey-Faced Pansy, Magic Flower, Orchid Pansy
Family: Gesneriaceae
Origin: South America
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant form: Small
Mature height: 2-5 ft
Sun exposure: Semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular; moderate
Flower color: Pink; white and off-white; blue, lavender, purple; red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange; unusual color
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingAchimenes species and hybrids are commonly grown as greenhouse plants, or outdoors as bedding plants in subtropical regions. The species have been extensively hybridized, with many of the hybrids involving the large-flowered species A. grandiflora and A. longiflora. Many of the species and their hybrids have large, brightly colored flowers and are cultivated as ornamental greenhouse and bedding plants.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) pink yellow flower growing on white supports
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flower growing among textured dark green leaves in a container.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) with delicate purple and white petals arranged on thin green stems.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flowers resting against a tiled background with metal wire support
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) coral pink flowers with yellow centers along white plant support poles.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) coral pink flower clusters with soft green leaves on a plant.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) pink flower with deep throat markings on narrow green leaves.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) pink flower with a yellow throat and five ruffled petal lobes
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) white flower with purple centers resting above dense dark green foliage
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple and white flower clusters resting inside a small white pot.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flower with five rounded petals surrounding a dark red center area.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) magenta flower clusters on stems with green serrated leaves in focus.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) red flower stems resting near a mosaic table on a plate.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) pink flower nestled among textured green serrated leaves
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) with purple and white flower petals on dark green serrated leaves.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) lavender flower with five rounded petals surrounding a small yellow center
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flower clusters nestled among textured green leaves in white plastic tray
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) pink flower growing among narrow green serrated leaves.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flower sits among textured green leaves in a small container
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) purple flowers nestled among fuzzy textured serrated green leaves on stems
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) red flower group clustered with dark green leaves on thin stems.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) with multiple purple flower petals near serrated deep green leaves.
Achimenes sp. (Cupid's Bower) with purple and pink flowers resting on a plate.
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