Calceolaria uniflora
Darwins slipper flower
Description
Calceolaria uniflora, also known as Darwin's slipper flower, is a unique and captivating plant found in the high altitudes of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The flower is oddly shaped, with two differently sized pouches of white and red to catch insects. This fascinating plant is low-growing, with distinctive, heart-shaped leaves. This cold-hardy plant thrives in cool temperatures and well-drained soil. It is not a plant for hot climates. When cultivating this plant, provide it with partial shade, and keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. This plant is relatively slow-growing.
Description
Calceolaria uniflora, also known as Darwin's slipper flower, is a unique and captivating plant found in the high altitudes of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. The flower is oddly shaped, with two differently sized pouches of white and red to catch insects. This fascinating plant is low-growing, with distinctive, heart-shaped leaves. This cold-hardy plant thrives in cool temperatures and well-drained soil. It is not a plant for hot climates. When cultivating this plant, provide it with partial shade, and keep the soil consistently moist, but not waterlogged. This plant is relatively slow-growing.