The Latest Guide to Growing Achimenes: How to Plant the Rhizomes?

1. Growing Methods for Achimenes

1. Sunlight: Achimenes quite likes sunlight, so when growing it, you should place it in a spot with relatively good lighting conditions. During the growing season, you can give it direct sunlight. But in summer, you should provide shade to prevent it from getting sunburned.

2. Temperature: The suitable temperature range for Achimenes is 20-24°C. It is quite sensitive to cold, and in winter it enters a dormant state, with its above-ground parts withering. At this point, you need to cut off the withered parts, then take out its rhizomes for storage or leave them in the pot for storage.

3. Watering: During the growing season, water it promptly to keep its soil constantly moist. This allows it to continuously absorb water, which is very beneficial for its growth. But note that you must not let water accumulate in its soil, otherwise it may cause its roots to rot.

4. Fertilizing: In spring, after it sprouts and grows to 5cm tall, you can start applying fertilizer, generally top-dressing 1-2 times per month, mainly with nitrogen fertilizer. Before flowering, switch to phosphorus and potassium fertilizer. Spray it once about every 10 days.

2. How to Plant Achimenes Rhizomes

Planting Achimenes rhizomes is generally done at the end of March. When planting, use loose, breathable soil as the growing medium. Put the medium into a pot with good air permeability, then bury the Achimenes rhizomes in the medium. After that, place it in a warm spot and water it in due course, and it will be able to sprout before long.