Planting and Growing Achimenes 'Charm'
| Care difficulty | 3 / 5 |
|---|---|
| Watering schedule | Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings |
| Sunlight requirements | Full sun · Partial shade |
| Ideal temperature | Information to be completed |
| Soil type | Loam |
| Soil pH | Acid · Alkaline · Neutral |
| Soil moisture | Moist but well drained |
| Fertilizing | Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer |
| Toxicity | Information to be completed |
How to Water Achimenes 'Charm'?
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Learn more →What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Achimenes 'Charm'?
Full sun · Partial shade
Learn more →What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Achimenes 'Charm'?
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Learn more →What Soil Is Best for Achimenes 'Charm'?
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
What Are the Moisture Requirements for Achimenes 'Charm'?
Moist but well drained
Learn more →How to Fertilize Achimenes 'Charm'?
Balanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Learn more →How to Prune Achimenes 'Charm'?
No pruning required
Learn more →How to Propagate Achimenes 'Charm'?
Propagate by division of rhizomes in spring or stem tip cuttings in spring. See softwood cuttings for further advice
Learn more →How to Transplant Achimenes 'Charm'?
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Learn more →How to Care for Achimenes 'Charm' in Winter?
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Learn more →How to Plant Achimenes 'Charm'?
Grow under glass in either multi-purpose compost or John Innes No 2 loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. To bring rhizomes into growth in spring, temperatures of 16-18°C (61-64°F) are ideal. Water sparingly until summer when plants should be watered freely. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser at quarter strength at each watering
Learn more →How to Repot Achimenes 'Charm'?
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Learn more →How to Harvest Achimenes 'Charm'?
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Learn more →Common Pests & Diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to\r\naphids, glasshouse red spider mite and thrips
Explore the plant health library →The Toxicity of Achimenes 'Charm'
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