Common name: Pouch flower, Slipper flower, Slipperwort, Pocket book
flower
Botanical name: Calceolaria crenatiflora Family: Scrophulariaceae (dog flower family)
Pocket book
flowers are tropical American plants with showy pouch-like flowers, and
are widely grown and used as houseplants. The numerous flowers are
typically yellow in color, but are often dotted and spotted with orange-brown.
Calceolarias thrive best in a cool atmosphere with plenty of ventilation: no
cold draughts, however. Place them in a window where there is not much sun
during the morning. Moderate watering-a little on the dry side-is the correct
procedure. Liquid manure every two weeks will add color and size to the
flowers. When watering, care should be exercised not to get drops on flower
clusters, for they spot easily.
| Photographed in Yogi Nursery, Delhi. |
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