How to tend a Calceolaria crenatiflora

Also known as: Calceolaria anomala Pers., Calceolaria cunninghamii Vatke, Calceolaria hollermayeri Kraenzl., Calceolaria knypersliensis Steud., Calceolaria mirabilis Knowles & Westc., Calceolaria pendula Sweet, Fagelia crenatiflora (Cav.) Kuntze, Calceolaria discolor Graham ex C.Morren

Watering

Likes wet environments, water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like sunshine, grows in sunny places, avoid summer direct strong light

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
South America
Category
Scrophulariaceae, Calceolaria
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period in winter and spring
Flower colors
yellow, white, red, with orange, pink or brown red dots
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