Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean, Western Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, Moist Soils, shaded moist road banks
Cultivated Beds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-12
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Green, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Narrow and lance shape
Cone shaped
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the Soil well drained
Do not water excessively
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Fertile
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-20-20 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
fungus, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
cornea infecion, gonorrhoea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Stem
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
TORENIA 'Dantorwhite'
MOLUCCELLA
Common Name
Bluewings, Torenia, White Moon Torenia, Wishbone Flower
Bells-of-Ireland
In Hindi
Torenia
Moluccella
In German
Torenia
Moluccella
In French
Torénia
Moluccella
In Spanish
Torenia
Molucella
In Greek
Torenia
Molucella
In Portuguese
Torenia
Molucella
In Polish
Torenia
Molucella
In Latin
Torenia
Molucella
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Lamiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland
Season and care of Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland is important to know. While considering everything about Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland Care, growing season is an essential factor. Torenia season is Summer and Fall and Bells-of-Ireland season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Torenia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Bells-of-Ireland is Loam while the PH of soil for Torenia is Acidic, Neutral and for Bells-of-Ireland is Acidic, Neutral.
Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland Physical Information
Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland physical information is very important for comparison. Torenia height is 30.00 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Bells-of-Ireland height is 60.00 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland are as follows:
Torenia flower color: White and Yellow
Torenia leaf color: Green
Bells-of-Ireland flower color: White, Green and Light Pink
- Bells-of-Ireland leaf color: Green
Care of Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland
Care of Torenia and Bells-of-Ireland include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Torenia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bells-of-Ireland pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Torenia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bells-of-Ireland needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.