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
Additional information
| Generic | Calceolaria |
|---|---|
| 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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