Origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
South America
Types
Not Available
Annuals
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 1
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Green, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
White, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Cone shaped
Orbicular
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Fertile
Loamy, Sandy, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Fertile
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Antibiotic, Anti-fungal, Antiseptic, Depurative, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Expectorant, Stimulates new cell growth
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Oil is used as an industrial solvent, Used as an insecticide, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Container, Groundcover
Botanical Name
MOLUCCELLA
TROPAEOLUM majus
Common Name
Bells-of-Ireland
Indian Cress, Nasturtium
In Hindi
Moluccella
Tropaeolum majus
In German
Moluccella
Tropaeolum majus
In French
Moluccella
Tropaeolum majus
In Spanish
Molucella
Tropaeolum majus
In Greek
Molucella
Tropaeolum majus
In Portuguese
Molucella
Tropaeolum majus
In Polish
Molucella
nasturcja większa
In Latin
Molucella
Tropaeolum majus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Lamiales
Brassicales
Family
Lamiaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Genus
Moluccella
Tropaeolum
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium
Season and care of Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium is important to know. While considering everything about Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bells-of-Ireland season is Summer and Fall and Nasturtium season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Loam and for Nasturtium is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bells-of-Ireland is Acidic, Neutral and for Nasturtium is Neutral.
Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium Physical Information
Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium physical information is very important for comparison. Bells-of-Ireland height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Nasturtium height is 15.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium are as follows:
Bells-of-Ireland flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
Bells-of-Ireland leaf color: Green
Nasturtium flower color: Yellow, Red and Orange
- Nasturtium leaf color: White and Light Green
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium
Care of Bells-of-Ireland and Nasturtium include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bells-of-Ireland pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Nasturtium pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bells-of-Ireland needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Nasturtium needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.