Fairy bell - Disporum (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

Fairy bell

Fairy bell is a genus of about 20 species of perennial flowering plants, found in Asia from northern India to Japan, south to Indonesia and north into the Russian Far East.

Scientific classification

Genus

Fairy bell (Disporum)

Family

Colchicum

Order

Lilies, supplejacks and allies

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Perennial

Lifespan

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Species

Japanese fairy bells Japanese fairy bells Canton fairy bells Yellow fairy bells Fairy bells Disporum shimadae Disporum nantouense Disporum trabeculatum Disporum megalanthum

Quickly Identify Fairy bell

Drooping bell-shaped flowers, 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm), attract butterflies.

Linear to lance-shaped green leaves, 2-6 inches (5-15 cm), with 3-7 prominent veins.

Y-shaped stem pattern with smooth, slender branches, 0.2-0.4 inches (0.5-1 cm) thick.

Berries change from green to red/purple, smooth, less than an inch (2-3 cm) in diameter.

Clumping or rhizomatous varieties, reaching up to 3 feet (91 cm) in height.

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Care Guide for Fairy bell

Every week

Water

Water: Fairy bell thrives in moist woodland habitats, preferring consistently damp, well-drained soil and weekly watering. As an understory plant, it enjoys dappled light and high humidity, making it ideal for terrariums or bathrooms where ambient moisture can be maintained.

Propagation: Propagation methods for fairy bell include seed sowing, division, and stem cuttings. Success factors are dappled light, well-draining soil, and consistent moisture at 16-21°C (60-70°F). Special care is needed for seed stratification and delicate rhizomes during division, which is moderately difficult.

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