Temple Bells. A pretty perennial with heart shaped leaves with purple markings and tubular bell shaped flowers
. Max Height 40cm. Max Spread 35cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Smithiantha ‘Cathedral’
A pretty perennial with heart shaped leaves with purple markings and tubular bell shaped flowers
Description
Additional information
| Generic | Smithiantha |
|---|---|
| Species | |
| Varietry | 'Cathedral' |
| Common Name | Temple Bells |
| Flower Colour | apricot, yellow |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Perennial |
| Height | 40cm |
| Family | Gesneriaceae |
| Spread | 35cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, purple |
| Flowers From | June, July |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Moist, Well drained |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season, Keep dry when dormant |
| Border | Houseplant, Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | Aphids |
| Maintenance | Re-pot if necessary in spring using a suitable potting compost |
| Propagation | Division |
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