Calceolaria integrifolia
Pouch Flower
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Pouch Flower (Calceolaria integrifolia) - Description
C. integrifolia is a woody-based plant which grows to heights of 3 feet tall, and 1 foot wide. It bears leaves that are 3 inches long and about 1 inch wide. It also bears clusters of yellow to red-brown, unspotted flowers 0.5 inch across.
Pouch Flower (Calceolaria integrifolia) - Blooming
Flowers are usually yellow, but can be bronze or spotted with red. Generally blooms in the spring and through summer. Flowers best when grown in climates that are slightly cool and moist during the bloom season. Many members of the Calceolaria genus are native to alpine regions, which provide these conditions.
Pouch Flower (Calceolaria integrifolia) - Growth
When grown outdoors, provide partial to full shade. Low growing perennials work well in a rock garden. Where plants are not hardy, grow annuals, biennials, and shrubs in a temperate greenhouse. Can also grow as summer bedding. Temperate greenhouses have daytime temperatures set between 50-55ºF (10-13ºC), and a nighttime temperature of 45ºF (7ºC).
Pouch Flower (Calceolaria integrifolia) - Planting
Sow seeds in either early spring or in autumn. If the seeds are sown in autumn they will need to be protected from the cold.
Pouch Flower (Calceolaria integrifolia) - Pest
Spider mites, aphids, slugs, and whiteflies cause problems. Other issues include wilt, fungal spots, gray mold, and white mold.
Pouch Flower (Calceolaria integrifolia) - Interesting facts
The genus name is derived from Latin and means "shoe maker". Additionally, the common names of this genus are Slipperwort, Slipper Flower, etc. These names all come from the shapes of the flowers. The lower lips of the flowers look like small pouches or slippers.
Pouch Flower (Calceolaria integrifolia) - Soil and irrigation
Requires regular water, but during the winter they need little water.
