Scrophulariaceae Calceolaria

 Families and genera: Scrophulariaceae Calceolaria

morphological characteristics of the genus: the perennial herb, more for annual cultivation. height 20 ~ 30cm, with branches, leaves opposite or whorled,cheap UGG boots, basal leaves large, upper leaves smaller, oblong or ovate, downy on both sides. umbrella Inflorescences, flower-shaped fancy, sepals 4, petals 2 lip, upper lip small, slightly protrusion, lip expanded into pouch pocket, both the flower like a purse, like ingots. color rich, red, yellow, pink, white and taste some varieties still clouds many capsules purple, dark brown or orange-red small points. flowering 2 to 5 months. capsule, seeds small, brown, fruit ripening 4 to 5 months.

Habits: Calceolaria flower native to Mexico, Peru and Chile, Oceania and New Zealand also has distribution. hi cool,UGGs, humid climate, well-ventilated , optimum growth temperature for the 7-15 ℃. neither cold, nor fear the hot temperatures higher than 20 ℃, which is not conducive to the growth and flowering. hi, humus-rich,Discount UGG boots, well drained soil. for the long-day plants, extended photoperiod favor flower bud.

cultivation and management: sowing method breeding, in late August to early September carried out under the conditions of 20 ℃, 10 days to emerge. because of small seeds, planting should not be too dense, casing should not be too thick (or do not cover soil.) should be maintained after sowing temperature around 20 ℃,UGG boots cheap, after emergence temperature should be reduced to about 15 ℃. seedlings grew to 2-3 leaves, divided into Xiaopen. Calceolaria flowers dry to avoid fear wet, so water to dry between the between the wet, the air humidity should be maintained above 80%. growing season temperature is not less than 8 ℃. usually about 10 days, a thin liquid fertilizer applied. Calceolaria flower natural fruit difficulties, we have artificial pollination.