{"product_id":"shoo-fly-plant-seeds-nicandra-physalodes-garden-planting-seeds","title":"Shoo-Fly Plant Seeds – Nicandra physalodes Garden Planting Seeds","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 foliage, branching stems, and bell-shaped flowers. The blooms are generally pale blue to violet with lighter centers, creating a delicate contrast against the leaves. As the flowers fade, the plant develops papery, lantern-like structures surrounding its fruit, adding an unusual feature to ornamental garden spaces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA member of the Solanaceae family, Shoo-Fly Plant develops an upright, spreading growth habit. It can be grown in garden borders, cottage-style landscapes, and mixed flower beds where its foliage, flowers, and distinctive fruit structures provide visual interest.\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, typically 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: 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 stems and mature spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContainer Growing: Select a spacious pot 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 flowers to ornamental gardens. Its unusual lantern-like fruit structures provide further 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 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":71650216116477,"sku":"VS-RS-28","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 Pcs","offer_id":71650216149245,"sku":"VS-RS-29","price":54.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 Pcs","offer_id":71650216182013,"sku":"VS-RS-30","price":89.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0777\/4335\/8205\/files\/EASI-N_nicandra-physalodes2_50d9f1b3-e007-4c3f-bdcb-2e2788985c20.webp?v=1792585313","url":"https:\/\/www.indianseedhouse.com\/products\/shoo-fly-plant-seeds-nicandra-physalodes-garden-planting-seeds","provider":"Indian Seed House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}