How much sunlight does my Bluebill need?

Bluebill 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 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Bluebill?

Bluebill is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture . A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

Should I fertilize my Bluebill?

Bluebill grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Bluebill?

Bluebill is a naturally climbing plant and can be trained to climb indoors if you provide a moss pole or trellis. The newest growth will emerge from the end of the stems.

Can Bluebill be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bluebill can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 5a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Bluebill easy to care for?

Bluebill 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!

Q: How often should I water my Bluebill?

Bluebill 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.

About Bluebill

Bluebill is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging 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.

Bluebill likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Bluebill belongs to the Clematis genus, and is native to Northern Mexico and the Southern and Central United States.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Clematis pitcheri

Genus

Clematis

Family

Ranunculaceae

Order

Ranunculales

How to care for Bluebill

Water

How often to water your Bluebill

Bluebill 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

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Bluebill in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Bluebill: 1ft from a window

Bluebill love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Bluebill does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bluebill

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Bluebill 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors