Calceolaria arachnoidea
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| Calceolaria arachnoidea | |
| Light: |   |
| Moisture: |  |
| Hardiness: | 9 |
| Soil pH: | 5.6-8.4 |
| Height: | 2' |
| Blooms: | Late Summer-Mid Fall |
| Native to: | |
| Medicinal Rating: | |
| Tea: | Yes |
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Calceolaria arachnoidea
Propagation: Seed - sow spring in a greenhouse.
Division in spring.
Cultivation: It requires abundant moisture in the summer and a dry winter[1].
Plants can be grown outdoors in the very mildest areas of the country[1].
Range: S. America - Chile.
Medicinal: Astringent[2].
Usage: The source of a red dye[2].
Soil: Can grow in light, medium, and heavy soils.
Flower Type: Hermaphrodite
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Taylor, Jane. The Milder Garden. Dent, 1990.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Usher, George. A Dictionary of Plants Used by Man. Constable, 1974.