Plant Care Bats in the Belfry

Bats in the Belfry

About Bats in the Belfry

The Nettle-Leaved Bellflower is a showy perennial that adds height and interest to beds and borders. Its native habitat is alkaline soils in woodland, scrubby grassland and hedgebanks of Europe. It has naturalized in NE USA and parts of Canada. It grows in fertile, moist, well-drained soils in part shade to full shade.

Taxonomy

Campanula trachelium
Campanula
Campanulaceae
Asterales

How to care for Bats in the Belfry

💦 Water

How often to water your Bats in the Belfry

Water needs for Bats in the Belfry
0.5 cups
every 9

Bats in the Belfry 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.

Calculate water needs of Bats in the Belfry

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Bats in the Belfry in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bats in the Belfry: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Bats in the Belfry love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Bats in the Belfry does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Bats in the Belfry

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Bats in the Belfry: 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 Bats in the Belfry after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Bats in the Belfry is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Benefits of Growing Bats in the Belfry →

Common Bats in the Belfry Problems →


💦 Water Needs

Bats in the Belfry 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.

Bats in the Belfry Water Frequency →

Bats in the Belfry Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Bats in the Belfry 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 🏡.

Bats in the Belfry Light Requirements →

Bats in the Belfry Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Bats in the Belfry 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.


🪴 Soil

Bats in the Belfry 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 Bats in the Belfry →

When and How to Successfully Repot Bats in the Belfry →


💩 Fertilizer

Bats in the Belfry 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 Bats in the Belfry →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Bats in the Belfry is a clumping plant, meaning new growth will emerge from the soil around the parent plant.

How and When to Prune Bats in the Belfry →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Bats in the Belfry can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Bats in the Belfry Temperature Tolerance →


🌱 Propagation

Bats in the Belfry can be propagated by division into new individual plants.

  • Check to see if there is more than one plant. In some cases they may still be beneath the soil surface. If you feel confident, you may remove the soil to check for baby plantlets below!
  • If there are multiple plants growing, unpot the plant and gently tug the plants apart, being careful not to disturb too many of the roots. They may be connected by large root segments which you may need to break to free the plantlet.
  • Pot up the new plant in well-draining soil
  • Repot the parent plant back into its original pot

How to Propagate Bats in the Belfry →


🍂 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 Bats in the Belfry, 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.


Care Summary for Bats in the Belfry

Bats in the Belfry

Bats in the Belfry


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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