Coral Bells
About Coral Bells
Coral Bells is a relatively rare houseplant šæ that is isnāt challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light āļø and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Coral Bells likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Coral Bells belongs to the heuchera genus, and is native to the Western United States.
Taxonomy
Heuchera sanguinea
Heuchera
Saxifragaceae
Saxifragales
How to care for Coral Bells
Water
How often to water your Coral Bells
every 9
Coral Bells needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesnāt 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
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 Coral Bells in your home
a window
Coral Bells love being close to bright, sunny windows š.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Coral Bells does not tolerate low-light š«.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Coral Bells in your home š”.
Nutrients
How to fertilize Coral Bells
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 itās likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Coral Bells after it doubles in size or once a yearāwhichever comes first.
FAQs
Coral 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!
Water Needs
Coral 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.
Sunlight Needs
Coral Bells requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŖ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home š”.
Toxicity
Coral 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.
Soil
Coral 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!
Fertilizer
Coral 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 itās refreshed yearly, you shouldnāt need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!
Growth Pattern
Coral Bells grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Coral Bells can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
Care Summary for Coral Bells
Coral 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 doesnāt get direct sunlight.
