Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Calceolariaceae

Genus:

Calceolaria

Species:

Calceolaria arachnoidea subsp. arachnoidea

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Subshrub

Height:

30 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

jan,feb,nov,dec

Bloom Colors:

purple, violet

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds require light for germination; surface sow and maintain cool, moist conditions.

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