hot water plant 'Paul Arnold'
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A tender, rhizomatous perennial with whorls of 3-4 dark green leaves, red-purple beneath. From summer to autumn it bears flat, purple flowers to 5cm across, with white throats suffused with yellow and purple. Becomes dormant in winter
Scientific classification
- Species
- hot water plant 'Paul Arnold' (Achimenes 'Paul Arnold')
- 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 'Paul Arnold'
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of hot water plant 'Paul Arnold'
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hot water plant 'Paul Arnold' 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 dividing rhizomes or taking stem cuttings in spring
Growing
GrowingUnder glass, grow in either multi-purpose compost or John Innes No.2 loam-based compost in bright, filtered light. Bring rhizomes into growth at 16-18°C in spring. Water sparingly at first but freely as plants come into active growth. In autumn, remove the dead top growth and store the rhizomes at 10°C in dry conditions until spring
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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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