Chandelier Bells Plant Care
Baeometra uniflora (Jacq.) G.J.Lewis
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Baeometra is a genus in the family Colchicaceae containing a single species, Baeometra uniflora. It is native to South Africa, where it is commonly called beetle lily due to the dark markings on the tepals.
Partial shade to full shade
At a glance
How do you care for Chandelier Bells?
Chandelier Bells grows best in partial shade to full shade. It is reported as toxic to pets, so keep it out of reach of pets.
Where Is the Chandelier Bells Native To?
What Is the Chandelier Bells?
Chandelier Bells (Baeometra uniflora) belongs to the Colchicaceae family within the Baeometra genus. Chandelier Bells is native to South Africa.
Chandelier Bells displays a clumping perennial herb growth habit, reaching up to tall with a spread of approximately . Chandelier Bells produces showy tubular flowers in shades of purple and white.
What Light Does the Chandelier Bells Need?
Chandelier Bells thrives in partial shade to full shade. Avoid placing Chandelier Bells in direct, harsh sunlight for extended periods, as this can scorch the foliage.
Light Requirement
Partial shade to full shade
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Chandelier Bells?
Well-draining loamy soil with added organic matter for moisture retention. Good drainage is essential for Chandelier Bells to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Do You Repot a Chandelier Bells?
Repot every 1-2 years in early spring. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Chandelier Bells?
Chandelier Bells can be propagated through division of rhizomes, seeds.
Is the Chandelier Bells Toxic to Pets and Children?
Toxic (caution)
Reported as toxic in our plant data. Not verified by the ASPCA.
Toxic to humans and pets if ingested
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Chandelier Bells?
Chandelier Bells is susceptible to aphids, spider mites, thrips. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
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Chandelier Bells is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Baeometra genus — compare its care with other Baeometra species on PlantoScan.
Baeometra is part of the Colchicaceae plant family — browse all Colchicaceae genera and species.
Chandelier Bells copes with lower light than most plants — browse the full list of low-light plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Baeometra uniflora (Jacq.) G.J.Lewis, family Colchicaceae (first published in J. S. African Bot. 7: 59 (1941)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Chandelier Bells is reported as toxic to pets in our plant data (not verified by the ASPCA), so treat it with caution. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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