Free Calceolaria Herbeohybrida Hybrids Plants

With its colourful, balloon-shaped flowers, the Calceolaria provides an appealing display for a few weeks from late spring to early summer. The flower varieties are yellow, orange or red, with patterning produced by spots and freckles. Place the plant in a welllit position, otherwise the growth will become leggy, and keep a constant watch for aphid and whitefly. Too much warmth can reduce the flowering period considerably, so maintain a moderate temperature. Once flowering has finished, the Calceolaria is usually discarded.

Plant type : Flowering plant with compact habit
Season of interest : Late spring to early summer
Size : 15-30cm (6 —12in)
Flower : Hollow, 2.5-4cm (1 -1±in) yellow, orange or red, with spots
Leaf : Oval, 10-15cm (4—6in) long, variable width, slightly hairy, green
Temperature : 12-18°C (54 — 64°F)
Aspect/Light : Well-lit situation out of direct sunlight
Humidity : Moderate to high
Watering : Keep compost evenly moist throughout year; do not allow to dry out
Feeding : Once every two to four weeks with half strength flowering plant fertilizer in spring and summer
Propagation : Sow seeds in seed and cutting compost at 18-20°C (65—68°F) from late spring to mid summer to flower the following year
Potting : Houseplant potting compost
Problems : Aphid, whitefly, dehydration if under¬watered
Availability : Commonly available in late spring
Uses indoors : Limited life feature plant for table decoration