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Bush Slipperwort (Calceolaria integrifolia)

Bush Slipperwort (Calceolaria integrifolia) is a charming evergreen shrub with vibrant, slipper-shaped yellow flowers, ideal for adding color to borders and containers.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light

Watering

Consistent moisture

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growing season

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light

Prefers a location with plenty of light but avoid direct, intense sun, which can scorch leaves.

Watering

Consistent moisture

Water when the top inch of soil is dry. Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-drained

Temperature

Moderate

Thrives in temperatures between 15-24°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.

Fertilizer

Regular feeding during growing season

Use a balanced liquid fertilizer diluted by half, every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Ornamental, Flowering

Plant Place Type

Garden, Pot

Lifespan

Perennial

Plant Height

0.5-1.5 m

Spread

0.5-1.5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

Semi-evergreen

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

60000

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Synonyms
Calceolaria ferruginosa Kunze ex Walp. & Schauer
Calceolaria robusta A.Dietr.
Calceolaria rugosa Ruiz & Pav.
Calceolaria salviifolia Pers.
Calceolaria scabiosifolia Nees ex G.Don
Fagelia integrifolia (L.) Kuntze
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyCalceolariaceae
  • genusCalceolaria
  • speciesCalceolaria integrifolia
Toxicity

Edible

No

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