Plant Care Million Bells

Million Bells

4.4 out of 5 (15 experiences)

Million Bells has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily
Million Bells has a Survivor plant personality Survivor

Also known as

Seaside Petunia and Petunia parviflora

Taxonomy

Calibrachoa parviflora
Calibrachoa
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Million Bells

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Million Bells

Water needs for Million Bells
0.5 cups
every 9

Million Bells needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Million Bells

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Million Bells in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Million Bells: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Million Bells love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Million Bells does not tolerate low-light šŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Million Bells in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Million Bells

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Million Bells: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Million Bells after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
ā­ Difficulty Level

Million Bells is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Million Bells →

Benefits of Growing Million Bells →

Common Million Bells Problems →

Indoor Care Guide for Million Bells →

Outdoor Care Guide for Million Bells →


šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Million Bells prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Million Bells Water Frequency →

Million Bells Root Rot →


ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Million Bells requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

Million Bells Light Requirements →

Million Bells Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Million Bells is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

Is Million Bells Edible? →

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šŸ’Ø Humidity

Million Bells doesnā€™t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.

Million Bells Humidity Needs →


šŸŖ“ Soil

Million Bells does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Million Bells →

Best Pots for Million Bells →

When and How to Successfully Repot Million Bells →

What Are Healthy Million Bells Roots →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Million Bells should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itā€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnā€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Million Bells →


šŸŒŽ Native Region

Million Bells is native to South America.


šŸŒø Flowers
ā¬†ļø ā¬‡ļø Growth Pattern

Million Bells grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Million Bells Lifecycle →

Million Bells Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Million Bells →


šŸŒ¦ļø Growing Outdoors
šŸŒ± Propagation

Million Bells can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2ā€ long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Million Bells →


šŸ‚ Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves arenā€™t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plantā€™s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, itā€™s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Million Bells, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


šŸ§ Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Million Bells

Million Bells

Million Bells


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Million Bells has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 11
Million Bells has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 6
Million Bells has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 5
Million Bells has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
Million Bells has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 2
Million Bells has a Easy to propagate plant personality Easy to propagate 1
Nicole avatar
@Nicole
leaf-1 4 Plants
xp 99 XP
globe New York
07/16/2021

Bright flowers

Blooms easily Blooms easily
@Vardah1 avatar
@@Vardah1
leaf-1 5 Plants
xp 66 XP
globe Milton, Ontario
06/09/2021

Needs direct sunlight

Blooms easily Blooms easily
Matthew avatar
@Matthew
leaf-1 1 Plants
xp 28 XP
globe Hot Springs, AR
05/30/2021

Easy cute little plant!

Survivor Survivor
Blooms easily Blooms easily
@Tatenewman14 avatar
@@Tatenewman14
leaf-1 10 Plants
xp 1,086 XP
globe Denver, CO
03/02/2021

Clarification: my petunia is a survivor. It should be long dead by now, the ones in my motherā€™s yard are. If life finds a way, why snuff it out?

Personally, the constant dropping of leaves and shedding of dead flowers is more work than there is beauty. This spring I hope to add a few more colors to the pot, to liven it up and see if we can go another year. šŸŖ“

Browns easily Browns easily
Survivor Survivor

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