Plant Lust
ShopOrderSellblog
0

  • Plant types

  • Plant styles

  • Planting conditions

  • Seasonal interest

  • Nurseries & Gardens

    • Placeholder

    Smithiantha zebrina

    Also Known As

    • Smithiantha 'Zebrinia'
    • Smithiantha
    • Temple Bells

    Plant type

    perennial, bulb / corm / tuber

    size

    • H: 6"-8"
    • W: 6"-12"

    planting zones

    • 10a-11

    More Options

    Smithiantha zebrina plant details

    Smithiantha zebrina is a broadleaf deciduous perennial bulb / corm / tuber with burgundy, green and variegated foliage. In winter red and yellow flowers emerge. Features fuzzy texture. Grows well with mostly shade - shade and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Smithiantha zebrina

    Plant type: perennial bulb / corm / tuber
    Plant family: gesneriacea
    Foliage: deciduous burgundy, green and variegated
    Mature size: 6 IN - 12 IN - wide, 6 IN - 8 IN - tall
    Flowers: red and yellow blooms in winter
    Uses: container plant, houseplant, long-blooming, showy, unique

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Smithiantha zebrina

    USDA Zones: 10a - 11
    Sun exposure: mostly shade - shade
    Watering frequency: regular
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: average and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    TEMPLE BELLS - A rhizomatous perennial with scaly rhizomes from which rise tall branched stems with opposite pairs of hairy deep green large leaves up to 7". The leaves are mottled with darker green and brownish veins. Nodding tubular pendant bell-like flowers, red and yellow banded, yellow throats with red spots, summer to winter. Very exotic, needs warmth, humidity, cannot freeze.

    By: Accents for Home and Garden

    Gardening facts about Smithiantha zebrina plant

    How to Grow Smithiantha zebrina

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly shade - shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • variegated
      • green
      • burgundy

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • yellow

    • Flower Season

      • winter

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

    • Texture

      • fuzzy

    Landscape groups by tags

    Mailing List
    Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

    © 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved