Pocketbook Plant
Calceolaria hybrid
kal-see-oh-LAIR-ee-uh HIGH-brid
Annuals: Bedding Plant
Min. Temp
Very Tender: 38°
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Multicolor
Blooming Time
Early Spring - to hard frost, if proper care is given
Habit
Upright
Height
Under 6 in
Spread
6–12 in
Form
Pouch / Cup
Characteristics
Type
Open-Pollinated
Design
Filler
Safety
Poisonous
Growth Rate
Slow
Traits
Long blooming
Tolerance/Resistance
Not applicable
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Edging
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Part Shade - Full Shade
Soil Texture
Loamy
Soil Drainage
Moderately well-drained
Soil Moisture
Moist
Soil PH
Slightly Acidic: 6.0-6.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly acidic soil
PH Correction
Low pH may cause nutrient toxicity
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost, Peat Moss
Fertilizer
Heavy Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Rooting & Blooming
Fertilizer Timing
Daily in a basket/container. Weekly in the ground.
Micronutrients
Iron (Fe), Magnesium (Mg), Calcium (Ca), Zinc (Zn), Manganese (Mn), Boron (B)
Care
Care Level
High
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Non-Spreading
Propagation Method
Pocketbook Plant
Propagation Licensing
Open propagation permitted
Division Timing
Do Not Divide