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

Bells of ireland 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 Bells of ireland?

Bells of ireland is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.

What is the growth pattern for Bells of ireland?

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

Can Bells of ireland be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Bells of ireland can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 2a-11b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

How can I propagate my Bells of ireland?

The seeds of Bells of ireland can be used to grow new plants! After your plant flowers, any seeds that formed can be collected and germinated in potting soil.

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Q: Is Bells of ireland easy to care for?

Bells of ireland is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Bells of ireland?

Bells of ireland 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.

Q: How much sunlight does my Bells of ireland need?

Bells of ireland 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 🏡.

About Bells of ireland

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

Scientific name

Moluccella laevis

Genus

Moluccella

Family

Lamiaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

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

How to care for Bells of ireland

Water

How often to water your Bells of ireland

Bells of ireland needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Nashville, Tennessee.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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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.

Nashville, Tennessee

35% Very Low

Growing Bells of ireland in Nashville right now

Plant growth potential is currently low 📉

January 29th, 2023

Sunlight intensity as measured by “net radiation” in Nashville is currently low 📉.

The availability of high quality sunlight in your home impacts ability for plants to thrive and is key in determi…

Daylight will increase by 0.9 hours 📈

January 28th, 2023

This month, Nashville is getting an average of 6.7 hours of clear sky sunlight per day.

Hours of daylight will increase by 8.8% over the next two weeks. Your plants will get 10.5 total hours of da…

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

Bells of ireland love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Nashville, Tennessee ⛅.

Bells of ireland does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Bells of ireland

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

When to repot Bells of ireland

Is this a good time of year to repot? No ⏳

January 26th, 2023

The growing potential in Nashville is low 📉.

Repotting in late fall or winter when the day lengths are shorter can be very stressful for a plant and cause it to go into shock.

It's best to rep…