Plant Care Moluccella Laevis

Moluccella Laevis

About Moluccella Laevis

Semi-hardy annual is noted for producing a mid-summer to fall bloom of showy flower spikes. Calyces are densely packed along each flower spike from top to base. Plants perform best in cool summer climates. This is an excellent plant for fresh cut or dried flower arrangements.

Taxonomy

Moluccella laevis
Moluccella
Lamiaceae
Lamiales

Also known as

Bells of ireland, Bells of ireland, Bells-of-ireland, Molucca balmis, Shellflower and Shell flower

How to care for Moluccella Laevis

Water

How often to water your Moluccella Laevis

Water needs for Moluccella Laevis
0.5 cups
every 9

Moluccella Laevis 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 Moluccella Laevis

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
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 Bells of ireland in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Moluccella Laevis: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Moluccella Laevis love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Moluccella Laevis does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

Nutrients

How to fertilize Moluccella Laevis

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

FAQs
Difficulty Level

Moluccella Laevis is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!


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Care Summary for Moluccella Laevis

Moluccella Laevis

Moluccella Laevis


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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