{"product_id":"nicandra-physalodes-seeds-shoo-fly-garden-flower-plant","title":"Nicandra physalodes Seeds – Shoo-Fly Garden Flower Plant","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShoo-Fly Plant (Nicandra physalodes) is a distinctive annual flowering plant recognized for its broad green leaves, branching stems, and delicate bell-shaped flowers. Its blooms are typically pale blue to violet with lighter centers, creating an attractive contrast against the foliage. After flowering, the plant develops papery, lantern-like structures around its fruit, adding a unique feature to its appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelonging to the Solanaceae family, Shoo-Fly Plant grows into an upright, spreading form that suits ornamental borders, cottage-style gardens, and mixed flower beds. Its unusual flowers and decorative fruit structures make it an interesting option for gardeners looking for distinctive annual plants.\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, generally 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: Choose 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: Water regularly while seedlings establish and during dry periods, avoiding waterlogged conditions.\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 guidance for sowing depth and germination conditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTransplanting: Move established seedlings outdoors when local weather conditions are suitable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpacing: Allow adequate room for the plant’s branching growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing: Select a spacious container with drainage holes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral Care: Monitor growth and remove unwanted seedlings where 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 adds height, leafy texture, and soft blue-violet blooms to ornamental garden spaces. Its lantern-like fruit structures provide additional visual interest after flowering, making it suitable for informal borders and mixed planting arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNicandra physalodes belongs to the nightshade family and 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":71650148581629,"sku":"VS-RS-19","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Pcs","offer_id":71650148614397,"sku":"VS-RS-20","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":71650148647165,"sku":"VS-RS-21","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/nicandra-physalodes-shoo-fly-plant-purple-flower-wide-green-leaves-close-up.jpg?v=1792584035","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/nicandra-physalodes-seeds-shoo-fly-garden-flower-plant","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}