{"product_id":"calceolaria-pocketbook-plant","title":"Calceolaria – Pocketbook Plant","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCalceolaria are cheerful flowering plants known for their unusual pouch-shaped blooms, which resemble tiny slippers or purses. Their vibrant flowers in warm shades of orange, yellow, and gold bring a bright burst of colour to indoor spaces, especially during the cooler months when many other plants are not in bloom. These compact plants are typically grown as seasonal indoor plants and look wonderful on windowsills or tabletops where their unusual flowers can be admired up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eScientific Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003eCalceolaria\u003c\/i\u003e (little slipper; from Latin \u003ci\u003ecalceolus\u003c\/i\u003e, meaning “small shoe”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSynonyms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eModern cultivated plants are usually hybrids derived from several \u003ci\u003eCalceolaria\u003c\/i\u003e species. Historically they were often listed as \u003ci\u003eCalceolaria × herbeohybrida\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePocketbook Plant, Slipper Flower, Lady’s Purse\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe genus \u003ci\u003eCalceolaria\u003c\/i\u003e is native primarily to South and Central America, particularly the Andes region of Chile and Peru.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers bright, indirect light. A cool, well-lit windowsill is ideal. Avoid strong direct sun, which can fade or damage the delicate flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeep the soil lightly moist but never soggy. Water when the surface of the soil begins to dry, allowing excess water to drain away. Avoid letting the plant dry out completely, especially while it is flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers moderate humidity and cooler air. Avoid very dry environments such as near radiators or heaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eUse a light, well-draining houseplant compost that retains some moisture without becoming waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eFeed every 2–3 waters with a diluted liquid houseplant fertiliser while the plant is actively flowering. Feeding is not usually necessary once flowering has finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003ePrefers cooler indoor temperatures between 10–18°C. Higher temperatures can shorten the flowering period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet-safe\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eGenerally considered non-toxic, but it is still best to keep houseplants out of reach of pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSprouts Top Tips\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eKeeping Calceolaria in a cooler room will help the flowers last longer and keep the plant looking fresh for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtras\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThese plants are usually grown as seasonal flowering plants indoors and are often replaced once flowering has finished, though they can sometimes be kept longer in cool conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid You Know?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eThe distinctive pouch-like flowers evolved to attract specific pollinators, particularly small bees that can enter the “slipper” to collect pollen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sprouts of Bristol","offers":[{"title":"10.5cm","offer_id":57916144255357,"sku":"7988166413771","price":8.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0490\/2774\/3905\/files\/IMG-4718.heic?v=1776948930","url":"https:\/\/sproutsofbristol.co.uk\/es\/products\/calceolaria-pocketbook-plant","provider":"Sprouts of Bristol","version":"1.0","type":"link"}