Type
Flowering Plants
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
-
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-11
5-9
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
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
-
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Part sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Other Uses
-
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
TORENIA fournieri
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Bluewings
Silver bells
In German
Bluewings
Silver bells
In French
Bluewings
Silver bells
In Spanish
Bluewings
Silver bells
In Greek
Bluewings
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Bluewings
Silver bells
In Polish
Bluewings
Silver bells
In Latin
Bluewings
Silver bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Linderniaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Bluewings and Silver Bells
Season and care of Bluewings and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Bluewings and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluewings season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bluewings is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Bluewings is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Bluewings and Silver Bells Physical Information
Bluewings and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Bluewings height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Bluewings and Silver Bells are as follows:
Bluewings flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
Bluewings leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Bluewings and Silver Bells
Care of Bluewings and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluewings pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluewings needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.