Achimenes erecta

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Achimenes erecta is a widespread species native from Mexico, south to Ecuador, and the Caribbean. The flowers are bright red. Follow standard Achimenes cultivation techniques for growing species. The photo of the rhizomes was taken by Nhu Nguyen.

Achimenes erecta 'Tiny Red' is a diminutive form of the species. Everything about the plant is smaller than the actual species. Follow standard Achimenes cultivation techniques for growing 'Tiny Red'. The photos below were taken by Nhu Nguyen.