Type
Fruit
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
Castellana
Joppa
Mosambi
Narinja
Verna
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Farms, Warmer regions
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange, Orange Red
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Several shades of Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Requires watering in the growing season, Water every two or three days during warmer months
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
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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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
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along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
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Other Uses
Cosmetics, Culinary use
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS sinensis 'Budd'
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Orange
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
नारंगी
Silver bells
In German
Orange
Silver bells
In French
Orange
Silver bells
In Spanish
naranja
Silver bells
In Greek
Πορτοκάλι
Silver bells
In Portuguese
laranja
Silver bells
In Polish
Pomarańczowy
Silver bells
In Latin
aurantiaco
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ebenales
Family
Rutaceae
Asparagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Eudicots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Properties of Orange and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Orange and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Orange and Silver Bells. Orange has thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Orange has allergic reactions like and Silver Bells has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Orange and Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Orange and Silver Bells
Season and care of Orange and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Orange and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Bells season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Orange is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Bells is .
Orange and Silver Bells Physical Information
Orange and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Orange height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Orange and Silver Bells are as follows:
Orange flower color: White
Orange leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Orange and Silver Bells
Care of Orange and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Orange 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 Orange 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.