forest bell bush
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M. bella is a spreading evergreen shrub to 1.5m tall, with glossy, deep green leaves and racemes of slightly 2-lipped, funnel-shaped pale lilac flowers 5cm across, finely veined with purple
Scientific classification
- Species
- forest bell bush (Mackaya bella)
- Genus
- Mackaya
- Family
- Acanthaceae
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- Toxicity
- Conservatory Greenhouse
- Plant type
- 1-1.5 metres
- Height
- 1-1.5 metres
- Spread
- Evergreen
- Foliage
- Bushy
- Habit
- Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
- Season of interest
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
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Distribution of forest bell bush
Distribution map
Temp Southern Africa
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Culture
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Toxicity
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Quick identification of forest bell bush
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forest bell bush care guide
- Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
- Watering
- Partial shade
- Sunlight
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- Ideal temperature
Watering
Moderate regular watering, allowing brief slight drying between soakings
Fertilizing
FertilizingBalanced perennial feed every four weeks from spring through summer
Pruning
PruningPrune to restrict growth under glass in late winter
Propagation
PropagationPropagate by seed or semi-ripe cuttings
Growing
GrowingGrow under glass in a loam-based potting compost (JI No2) in bright filtered light, or full light with shade from hot sun. Apply a balanced liquid fertiliser monthly
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Common pests and diseases
Diseases
Generally disease free
Pests
Glasshouse red spider mite and glasshouse whitefly may be a problem
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