Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
-
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
5-9
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
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
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
Silver bells
In German
Joshua Tree
Silver bells
In French
Joshua Tree
Silver bells
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Silver bells
In Greek
Joshua Tree
Silver bells
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
Silver bells
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Silver bells
In Latin
Joshua ligno
Silver bells
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Ebenales
Family
Agavaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Eudicots
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Silver Bells
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Joshua Tree and Silver Bells Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Silver Bells are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Joshua Tree and Silver Bells
Care of Joshua Tree and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree pruning is done 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 Joshua Tree 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.