Scientific Name
Calceolaria integrifolia Murr.
Common Name(s)
Lady's Slipper, Slipper Flower, Slipperwort, Golden Nugget, Pocketbook Plant, Pouch Flower, Bush Slipperwort
Synonym(s)
Calceolaria ferruginosa, Calceolaria robusta, Calceolaria rugosa, Calceolaria salviifolia, Fagelia integrifolia
Scientific Classification
Family: Calceolariaceae
Genus: Calceolaria
Flower
Color: Rich yellow
Bloom Time: Spring to the fall
Description
Calceolaria integrifolia is a small shrubby plant that grows up to 6 feet (1.8 m) tall. Its leaves are highly veined, slightly sticky, and have a puckered texture.
The flowers are vibrant yellow, usually patterned with red or brown spots. They are pouch-shaped and appear in clusters from spring to fall.
How to Grow and Care
While this annual can be grown both indoors and out, the most popular use may be as a potted houseplant. However, once you look into the native environment for this bright flower, you'll know how to grow Pocketbook Plant. It comes from Central and South America in the cooler plains areas where water and bright sunlight aren't so abundant. Calceolaria care works best when you try to imitate its native home.
Keep the plant near a bright window but out of direct sunlight. If your only window is on a sunny southern exposure, hang a sheer curtain between the plant and outdoors to filter the brightest rays. Northern windows and tables away from the light source are more hospitable for these plants.
Pocketbook Plant care includes carefully monitoring the water supply. These plants don't do well with too much moisture on their roots. Give the plants a thorough watering, then let the pots drain in the sink for about 10 minutes. Allow the soil to dry until the surface is dry before watering again.
See more at How to Grow and Care for Pocketbook Plants (Calceolaria).
Origin
Calceolaria integrifolia is native to Chile.
Links
- Back to genus Calceolaria
- Plantpedia: Browse flowering plants by Scientific Name, Common Name, Genus, Family, USDA Hardiness Zone, or Origin
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