Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Vegetable
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Turkey, Western Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Mountain silverbell , Rosea
Brassica rapa
Habitat
Floodplains, low mountains, Lower slopes, secondary forest
orchards, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
3-8
Sunset Zone
21,22
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Tan, Brown, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
White, Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acuminate
Spoon Shaped
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Layering, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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 Sun
Pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Whiteflies, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought and Salt
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Flying insects
Birds, Deers, Flea beetles, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
anti-cancer, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
-
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
ORNITHOGALUM nutans
BRASSICA rapa( Narinosa Group)
Common Name
Drooping Star-of-Bethlehem, Nodding Star-of-Bethlehem, Silver Bells
Tat Soi, Tatsoi
In Hindi
Silver bells
Tatsoi
In German
Silver bells
Tatsoi
In French
Silver bells
Tatsoi
In Spanish
Silver bells
Tatsoi
In Greek
Silver bells
Tatsoi
In Portuguese
Silver bells
Tatsoi
In Polish
Silver bells
Tatsoi
In Latin
Silver bells
Tatsoi
Phylum
Angiosperms
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ebenales
Brassicales
Family
Asparagaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Silver Bells and Tatsoi
Season and care of Silver Bells and Tatsoi is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Bells and Tatsoi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Bells season is Spring and Tatsoi season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Bells is and for Tatsoi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Silver Bells is and for Tatsoi is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Bells and Tatsoi Physical Information
Silver Bells and Tatsoi physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Bells height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Tatsoi height is 10.20 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Silver Bells and Tatsoi are as follows:
Silver Bells flower color: White
Silver Bells leaf color: Green
Tatsoi flower color: Yellow
- Tatsoi leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Bells and Tatsoi
Care of Silver Bells and Tatsoi 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 Tatsoi pruning is done . In summer Silver Bells needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tatsoi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.