Calceolaria serrata

Slipperwort

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South American herbaceous plant featuring unique pouch-shaped yellow-orange flowers with red markings. Prefers cool, moist conditions and bright indirect light; grown as a seasonal ornamental.
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Plant Details

Common Name Slipperwort
Family Plantaginaceae
Genus Calceolaria
Species Serrata
Origin Chile
Blooming Foliage and flowers, typically winter to spring indoors
Leaf Color Green, grey-green pubescent
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Peat-based mix with perlite for drainage; avoid alkaline soil

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. High ambient humidity required.

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light is essential. Protect from direct midday sun to prevent leaf scorching.

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Fertilization

Apply diluted liquid fertilizer every 2 weeks during active growth phase

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Pruning

Remove spent flowers and yellow leaves promptly to maintain plant vigor

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Spider Mite Whitefly

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 75°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
60% – 85%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1000 – 20000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
5 – 30
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
50% – 70%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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