Pocketbook Plant (Calceolaria Polyrhiza) is a perennial herb in the Calceolariaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires moderate watering and partial shade or filtered_light light in USDA hardiness zones 9-11. This plant is safe for cats and dogs. It can be grown indoors.

Calceolaria polyrhiza is a species of flowering plant native to Patagonia, thriving in damp grasslands and dry, sandy, windswept steppes.

Pocketbook Plant

Pocketbook Plant

Calceolaria Polyrhiza

Calceolaria polyrhiza is a species of flowering plant native to Patagonia, thriving in damp grasslands and dry, sandy, windswept steppes.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Moderate
Water Needs
Moderate
Light
Partial Shade, filtered_light
Hardiness Zones
9-11

Safety

🐕
Pet Safe
👶
Child Safe
Non-Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy
Indoor:Yes
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:ornamental, pollinator attractant

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Pocketbook Plant

Jan
Prune
Feb
Fertilize
Mar
Repot
Apr
Water+
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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

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Taxonomy

Family:Calceolariaceae
Genus:Calceolaria