Achimenes ‘Carrot Cake’ - planta tropicala cu flori portocaliu-rosii si inflorire abundenta

Achimenes ‘Carrot Cake’ is a special variety of Achimenes, appreciated for its spectacular flowers that combine warm shades of coral red, orange, and golden yellow. The brightly colored tubular flowers contrast beautifully with the dark green, slightly velvety foliage, giving the plant a cheerful and exotic appearance.

It blooms abundantly for several months, turning into a true cascade of flowers. Due to its compact and slightly trailing habit, it is ideal for decorative pots, planters, and hanging baskets.

🌱 Botanical characteristics:

• Full name: Achimenes ‘Carrot Cake’
• Family: Gesneriaceae
• Common names: Achimenes, Magic Flower
• Plant type: tuberous perennial decorative for its flowers
• Flowers: tubular, in shades of coral red, orange, and yellow
• Leaves: dark green, slightly velvety
• Habit: compact, slightly pendulous
• Flowering: abundant, from late spring to autumn
• Growth: rapid during the growing season

💧 Growing and care conditions:

• Light: prefers bright indirect light or bright partial shade; avoid strong midday sun.
• Watering: regular during the growth period, keeping the substrate slightly moist but without excess water.
• Substrate: airy, rich in organic matter, and well-drained.
• Humidity: prefers moderate atmospheric humidity.
• Temperature: optimal growth range: 18-28°C.
• Dormancy: at the end of the growing season, the aerial parts naturally dry out, and the rhizomes enter dormancy until the following spring.

🌱 Secret Garden recommendation:

👉 For vigorous growth and abundant flowering, use a light, airy, and well-drained substrate that allows healthy rhizome development.

✨ What makes it special:

• very attractive combination of warm colors;
• abundant and long-lasting flowering;
• ideal for pots and hanging baskets;
• fast growth and easy maintenance;
• a special variety, perfect for adding a tropical touch to your home or terrace.

📌 Note: Achimenes is a plant with delicate stems and flowers. Some flowers, buds, or leaves may be affected during transport, but the plant continuously produces new buds throughout the flowering season. At the end of the growing season, the aerial parts naturally dry out, and the plant enters dormancy until the following spring.

Height including pot 25 cm