Type
Shrub
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Origin
South-Central United States, Southwestern United States, Texas
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Types
-
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Habitat
Cultivated Beds
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Orange, Lavender, Plum
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate
-
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
Lobed
Acuminate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
-
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
-
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
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 excessively
occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Loam, Moist, Sandy
-
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Moist, Sandy
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
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Bees, Flying insects
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making black dye
Decoration Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
Common Name
Ram's Horn
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
In Hindi
Proboscidea louisianica
Silver bells
In German
Proboscidea louisianica
Silver bells
In French
PROBOSCIDEA louisianica
Silver bells
In Spanish
louisianica PROBOSCIDEA
Silver bells
In Greek
proboscidea louisianica
Silver bells
In Portuguese
proboscidea louisianica
Silver bells
In Polish
Proboscidea louisianica
Silver bells
In Latin
proboscidea louisianica
Silver bells
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ebenales
Family
Pedaliaceae
Asparagaceae
Genus
Proboscidea
Halesia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Eudicots
Properties of Ram's Horn and Silver Bells
Wondering what are the properties of Ram's Horn and Silver Bells? We provide you with everything About Ram's Horn and Silver Bells. Ram's Horn doesn't have thorns and Silver Bells doesn't have thorns. Also Ram's Horn does not have fragrant flowers. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn and Silver Bells and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Bells
Season and care of Ram's Horn and Silver Bells is important to know. While considering everything about Ram's Horn and Silver Bells Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ram's Horn season is Summer and Fall and Silver Bells season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ram's Horn is Loam, Sand and for Silver Bells is while the PH of soil for Ram's Horn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Silver Bells is .
Ram's Horn and Silver Bells Physical Information
Ram's Horn and Silver Bells physical information is very important for comparison. Ram's Horn height is 30.50 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ram's Horn and Silver Bells are as follows:
Ram's Horn flower color: White, Orange, Lavender and Plum
Ram's Horn leaf color: Green
Silver Bells flower color: White
- Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Bells
Care of Ram's Horn and Silver Bells include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ram's Horn 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 Ram's Horn 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.