How much sunlight does my Coral Bells need?

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

Is Coral Bells toxic to cats, dogs, or children?

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.

What type of soil should I use for my Coral Bells?

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!

Should I fertilize my Coral Bells?

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

What is the growth pattern for Coral Bells?

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

Can Coral Bells be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Coral Bells can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Coral Bells easy to care for?

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!

Q: How often should I water my Coral Bells?

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.

About Coral Bells

Coral Bells is a relatively 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.

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

Scientific name

Heuchera sanguinea

Genus

Heuchera

Family

Saxifragaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Coral Bells

Water

How often to water your Coral Bells

Coral Bells 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

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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

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

Coral Bells love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Coral Bells does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Coral Bells

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

FAQs

Difficulty Level

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

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growth Pattern

Growing Outdoors