Temple Bells. A pretty perennial with scalloped heart shaped leaves with purple markings and tubular bell shaped flowers
. Max Height 60cm. Max Spread 60cm. Flowers June to July. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Smithiantha ‘Orange King’
A pretty perennial with scalloped heart shaped leaves with purple markings and tubular bell shaped flowers
Category: Houseplants
Description
Additional information
Generic | Smithiantha |
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Species | |
Varietry | 'Orange King' |
Common Name | Temple Bells |
Flower Colour | orange, red |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Perennial |
Height | 60cm |
Family | Gesneriaceae |
Spread | 60cm |
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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