Water
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Check the top inch of soil; if it feels dry, it's time to water thoroughly.
Also known as Japanese-Korean Fairy Bells · Star-Flower Fairybell
Disporum smilacinum is a woodland perennial with arching stems bearing clusters of delicate, bell-shaped white flowers in spring.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Partial shade
50% intensity
Prefers dappled sunlight or shade
Keep soil consistently moist
50% intensity
Avoid waterlogged conditions
Moist, well-drained, humus-rich
50% intensity
Hardy
25% intensity
Tolerates cool to moderate temperatures
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed in spring and mid-summer
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged, especially during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter when the plant is dormant.
Check the top inch of soil; if it feels dry, it's time to water thoroughly.
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth emerges. Remove any dead, damaged, or weak stems. This also helps to maintain the plant's shape and encourage vigorous new growth.
Light thinning can be done after flowering if needed.
Propagate by division in early spring when the plant is just starting to emerge. Carefully divide established clumps into smaller sections, ensuring each piece has healthy roots and at least one bud.
Replant immediately into well-draining soil.
Repot young plants every 2-3 years, or when they become root-bound. Mature plants can be repotted less frequently. Use a well-draining potting mix and a pot that is only slightly larger than the current one.
Repot in early spring.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Disporum Smilacinum (Disporum smilacinum)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Liliales |
| Family | Colchicaceae |
| Genus | Disporum |
| Species | Disporum smilacinum |
Similar in genus Disporum
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