Calceolaria biflora

Slipperwort

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Common Name:

Slipperwort

Plant Type:

Flower color:

Yellow

Foliage color:

Green

Sun (From 0 to 5):

1

Water (From 0 to 5):

2

Maximum temperature:

30°C

Minimum temperature:

7°C

Maximum height:

30 cm

Maximum width:

25 cm

Slipperwort (Calceolaria biflora) - Description

Calceolaria biflora is a species in the genus Calceolaria. Calceolaria is a genus of annuals, biennials, perennials, and shrubs. The shrubs and perennials tend to have sticky leaves with fine hairs. Their distinctive flowers have a pouch-like lower lip and a hood-like upper lip.

Slipperwort (Calceolaria biflora) - 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.

Slipperwort (Calceolaria biflora) - 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).

Slipperwort (Calceolaria biflora) - 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.

Slipperwort (Calceolaria biflora) - Pest

Spider mites, aphids, slugs, and whiteflies cause problems. Other issues include wilt, fungal spots, gray mold, and white mold.

Slipperwort (Calceolaria biflora) - 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.