Also known as Bush Calceolaria · Chilean Pouch Flower · Ladies Purse
Bush Slipperwort (Calceolaria integrifolia) offers vibrant, slipper-shaped flowers in shades of yellow and orange, blooming from spring to autumn. It thrives in cool, moi
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Bright, indirect light
75% intensity
Prefers full sun in cooler climates, but benefits from partial shade during the hottest part of the day in warmer regions.
Regular watering during growth
75% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. Reduce in winter.
Well-drained
50% intensity
Cool to moderate temperatures
50% intensity
Ideal temperatures range from 15-21°C during the day and slightly cooler at night. Protect from frost.
Regular feeding during growing season
50% intensity
Use a balanced liquid fertilizer every 2-4 weeks from spring to summer.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly during the growing season, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Reduce watering in winter, allowing the top few centimeters of soil to dry out between waterings.
Avoid overhead watering to prevent fungal diseases, especially in humid conditions.
Prune back spent flower stems to encourage more blooms and maintain a tidy shape. After flowering, you can cut back the plant by about one-third to half its size to promote bushier growth in the next season.
This also prevents the plant from becoming leggy.
Easily propagated from stem cuttings taken in spring or early summer. Dip the cut end in rooting hormone and plant in moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep in a warm, humid environment until new growth appears.
Seed propagation is also possible but less common.
Repot every 1-2 years in spring when the plant becomes root-bound. Use a well-draining potting mix, such as a blend of peat, perlite, and compost.
Choose a pot that is slightly larger than the current one to accommodate new root growth.
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Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Photos of Bush Slipperwort (Calceolaria integrifolia)
Where Bush Slipperwort (Calceolaria integrifolia) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Lamiales |
| Family | Calceolariaceae |
| Genus | Calceolaria |
| Species | Calceolaria integrifolia |
Similar in genus Calceolaria
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