hot water plant 'Stan's Delight'
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A bushy perennial to 30cm tall, with toothed, mid-green leaves and bright, double red flowers to 3.8cm across, produced in summer and autumn
Scientific classification
- Species
- hot water plant 'Stan's Delight' (Achimenes 'Stan's Delight')
- Genus
- Achimenes
- Family
- Gesneriaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Height
- 0.1-0.5 metres
- Spread
- Deciduous
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn
- Season of interest
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of hot water plant 'Stan's Delight'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hot water plant 'Stan's Delight'
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hot water plant 'Stan's Delight' care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Full sun · Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningNo pruning required
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by division of rhizomes in spring or stem tip cuttings in spring (see softwood cuttings)
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in peat-free multi-purpose or loam-based (JI No2) potting 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
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease-free
Pests
May be susceptible to aphids, glasshouse red spider mite and thrips
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