Slipper Flower. A very pretty free flowering houseplant with unusual pouch shaped blooms. Max Height 45cm. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers April to May. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 55°F / 12°C.
Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Group
A very pretty free flowering houseplant with unusual pouch shaped blooms
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Calceolaria |
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Species | |
Varietry | Herbeohybrida Group |
Common Name | Slipper Flower |
Flower Colour | mixed colours |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Annual |
Height | 45cm |
Family | Scrophulariaceae |
Spread | 30cm |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Bushy |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green |
Flowers From | April, May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Moist |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Min temp 55°F / 12°C |
Planting | |
Care | Keep permanently moist, Mist regularly |
Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Aphids |
Maintenance | Discard after flowering |
Propagation | Seed |
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