Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

3.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)

About Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Plant parents describe this plant as easy to bloom with only 7 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' likes soil that is good at retaining moisture. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Taxonomy
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'
Fuchsia
Onagraceae
Myrtales

How to care for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

How often to water your Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

every 9
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' 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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Finding light for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' in your home

a window
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' in your home 🏡.

How to fertilize Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

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 Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' 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.
Sunlight Needs
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' 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 🏡.
Toxicity
Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.
If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.
Soil
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' 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.
Fertilizer
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' 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!
Care Summary for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

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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