Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Flowering Plants, Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Argentina, Brazil, Central America, Chile, Mexico, South America
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
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Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
8-10
Flower Color
White
Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Pink, Red, White
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Trumpet
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
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Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Fall, Early Summer, Fall, Indeterminate, Late Spring, Late Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Does not require lot of watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Mosaic viruses
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Part of Plant Used
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Fruits
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Foundation
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
TROPAEOLUM tuberosum
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Anu, Tuberous Nasturtium
In Hindi
Silver bells
Tuberous Nasturtium
In German
Silver bells
Tuberöse Kapuzinerkresse
In French
Silver bells
Capucine tubéreuse
In Spanish
Silver bells
tuberosa capuchina
In Greek
Silver bells
Οζώδης Νεροκάρδαμο
In Portuguese
Silver bells
tuberosa chagas
In Polish
Silver bells
bulwiaste Nasturcja
In Latin
Silver bells
Morbus nasturtium
Order
Ebenales
Brassicales
Family
Asparagaceae
Tropaeolaceae
Properties of Silver Bells and Mashua
Wondering what are the properties of Silver Bells and Mashua? We provide you with everything About Silver Bells and Mashua. Silver Bells doesn't have thorns and Mashua doesn't have thorns. Also Silver Bells does not have fragrant flowers. Silver Bells has allergic reactions like and Mashua 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 Silver Bells and Mashua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Mashua
Season and care of Silver Bells and Mashua is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Mashua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Mashua season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Mashua is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Mashua is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Bells and Mashua Physical Information
Silver Bells and Mashua physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Mashua height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Mashua are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Mashua flower color: Orange, Peach, Pink, Red, Rose and Yellow
- Mashua leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Silver Bells and Mashua
Care of Silver Bells and Mashua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Bells pruning is done Prune grass to maintain level, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Mashua pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mashua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.