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Bluebell

About Bluebell

Bluebell is a relatively rare houseplant 🌿 that is easy to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Bluebell likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Bluebell belongs to the Campanula genus, and is native to the Temperate Northern Hemisphere.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Campanula rotundifolia

Genus

Campanula

Family

Campanulaceae

Order

Asterales

Also known as

Scottish bluebell and Bluebell

How to care for Bluebell

💦 Water

How often to water your Bluebell

Bluebell needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for Bluebell in your home

Bluebell love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Bluebell does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Bluebell in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bluebell

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bluebell: 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 it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Bluebell after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs

⭐ Difficulty Level

Bluebell is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

How to Grow Bluebell →

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Outdoor Care Guide for Bluebell →

💦 Water Needs

Bluebell 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.

Bluebell Water Frequency →

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bluebell requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bluebell 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.

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🪴 Soil

Bluebell 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 Bluebell →

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💩 Fertilizer

Bluebell 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 it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Bluebell →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Bluebell Lifecycle →

Bluebell Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Bluebell →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bluebell can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-7b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bluebell Temperature Tolerance →

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Bluebell, 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!

🧐 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.