{"product_id":"nicandra-physalodes-plant-seeds-shoo-fly-garden-plant","title":"Nicandra physalodes Plant Seeds – Shoo-Fly Garden Plant","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoo-Fly Plant (Nicandra physalodes) is an annual flowering plant known for its broad green leaves, branching stems, and delicate bell-shaped flowers. Its blooms are typically pale blue to violet with lighter centers, creating a subtle contrast against the foliage. After flowering, the plant develops distinctive papery, lantern-like structures around its fruit, adding unusual visual interest to garden spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelonging to the Solanaceae family, Shoo-Fly Plant develops an upright, spreading growth habit. It can be grown in ornamental borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds where its flowers and distinctive fruit structures can be appreciated.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name: Shoo-Fly Plant, Apple of Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical Name: Nicandra physalodes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Family: Solanaceae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Type: Annual flowering plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage: Broad green leaves with toothed edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers: Bell-shaped blooms, usually pale blue to violet with lighter centers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth Habit: Upright, branching, and spreading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistinctive Feature: Papery, lantern-like structures surrounding the fruit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Use: Ornamental borders, cottage gardens, and mixed flower beds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight: Select a location with full sun or partial shade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoil: Use moderately fertile, well-draining soil.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering: Keep the soil lightly moist while seedlings establish and water during dry periods. Avoid prolonged waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeed Starting: Sow seeds in a suitable seed-starting medium and follow the supplier’s instructions for sowing depth and germination conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting: Move established seedlings outdoors when local weather and temperatures are suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: Allow enough room for the plant’s branching growth and mature spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing: Choose a spacious pot with drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care: Monitor growth and remove unwanted seedlings when necessary, as the plant may self-seed under suitable conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden Uses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoo-Fly Plant brings leafy texture, height, and pale blue-violet flowers to ornamental garden designs. Its papery fruit structures offer additional visual interest after flowering, making it a distinctive option for informal borders and mixed planting arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicandra physalodes is considered toxic. Keep the plant and its seeds away from children and pets, and do not consume any part of the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indian Seed House","offers":[{"title":"50 Pcs","offer_id":71650213363965,"sku":"VS-RS-25","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Pcs","offer_id":71650213396733,"sku":"VS-RS-26","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":71650213429501,"sku":"VS-RS-27","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/Nicandra_physalodes_2008-09_sv003.jpg?v=1792585011","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/nicandra-physalodes-plant-seeds-shoo-fly-garden-plant","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}