sought-after ! 4 rhizomes of achimenes BirD’s Sarina

Achimenes can be propagated in various ways.

The first is, of course, rhizomes. From one rhizome you can pick up from two to ten brand-new rhizomes.

If the rhizome is long, it can be broken into 2-4 parts, the break should be dried and sprinkled with crushed charcoal. Plant the tubers in a good porous soil – an African Violet mix is ideal. Water sparingly until up, then top dress with a a light application of fertilizer