The long green seed pods that follow provide a valuable food source for wildlife as well.

Yellow Bells Care

Yellow bells is a pretty easygoing, low-maintenance ornamental shrub in warm climates.

Light

Plant yellow bells in full sun, though they can be grown in partially shaded areas.

Yellow bell plants with bright yellow trumpet-shaped flowers clustered on branch

The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy

Water

Yellow bells prefer moist, well-drained soils.

Because they’re adrought-tolerant plant, they’re able to handle dry periods relatively well.

Temperature and Humidity

Yellow bells thrives in warm, arid climates.

Yellow bell plant growing as shrub with yellow trumpet-shaped flowers hanging on branches

The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy

The plant can tolerate heat and cold; however, growth will go dormant when temperatures drop below 32F.

It’s flexible regarding humidity, able to withstand drier and more humid climates.

If your plant’s growth is stunted, feed the plant with a balanced fertilizer once per year.

Yellow bell plant with bright yellow trumpet-shaped flower growing on branch with long leaves

The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy

Pruning

Prune yellow bells once per year after the plant is done flowering.

Propagating Yellow Bells

you could propagate yellow bells by taking cuttings in spring or summer.

Expect new plants to bloom after two growing seasons.

Yellow bell plant with clusters of yellow trumpet-shaped flowers surrounded by leaves

The Spruce / Gyscha Rendy

A terracotta pot that wicks away excess water may be a good choice for this drought-tolerant plant.

When repotting, use a new container that’s only an inch or two larger than the original.

Using a fertilizer with ahigher proportion of phosphorousthan nitrogen can help promote flowering if needed.

Repot the plant or move the container in fast-draining soil to give it the conditions it needs.

Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves can indicate that your yellow bells plant is getting too much water.

Ensure that the plant has well-drained soil and wait for the soil to dry out fully between waterings.

Yes, this perennial shrub will regrow every year in USDA hardiness zones 10 and above.

Yellow bells can be considered a shrub or a small tree.

Yes, this long-blooming plant supports pollinators like hummingbirds from spring through fall.

Tecoma stans: Yellow elder.University of Florida IFAS.

Tecoma Stans: Yellow Elder.University of Florida Extension.