Is Hot Water Plant safe for pets?

Yes, Hot Water Plant (Achimenes Grandiflora) is considered safe for cats and dogs.

Is Hot Water Plant easy to care for?

Hot Water Plant has a medium care difficulty rating. It requires medium watering and partial_shade or filtered_light light.

Can Hot Water Plant grow indoors?

Hot Water Plant is primarily an outdoor plant and may not thrive indoors without specialized conditions.

Hot Water Plant (Achimenes Grandiflora) is a perennial herb in the Gesneriaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs.

Achimenes grandiflora is a tropical, perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant known for its colorful and tubular flowers.

Last updated: February 2026

Hot Water Plant

Achimenes Grandiflora

Achimenes grandiflora is a tropical, perennial rhizomatous herbaceous plant known for its colorful and tubular flowers.

Quick Facts

Type

herb

Lifecycle

perennial

Care Difficulty

Moderate

Water Needs

Moderate

Light

Partial Shade, filtered_light

Hardiness Zones

9-11

Safety

🐕

Pet Safe

👶

Child Safe

✅

Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, peaty, well-drained

Indoor:No

Outdoor:Yes

Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractor

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Hot Water Plant

Jan

Prune

Feb

Fertilize

Mar

Repot

Apr

Water+

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Gesneriaceae

Genus:Achimenes