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Desertbells

About Desertbells

Desertbells is a relatively 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.

Desertbells likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Phacelia campanularia

Genus

Phacelia

Family

Hydrophyllaceae

Order

Boraginales

Also known as

desertbells, desert bluebells, California-bluebell, desert scorpionweed, desert Canterbury bells, Desert Bluebell and Phacelia campanularia.

How to care for Desertbells

💦 Water

How often to water your Desertbells

Desertbells 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

Finding light for Desertbells in your home

Desertbells love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Desertbells does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Desertbells

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

💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

Desertbells 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.

Desertbells Water Frequency →

Desertbells Root Rot →

☀️ Sunlight Needs

Desertbells 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 🏡.

Desertbells Light Requirements →

Desertbells Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Desertbells 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.

Is Desertbells Edible? →

Desertbells Toxicity to Cats →

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Desertbells Toxicity to Humans →

🪴 Soil

Desertbells 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!

Best Soil Mix for Desertbells →

Best Pots for Desertbells →

When and How to Successfully Repot Desertbells →

What Are Healthy Desertbells Roots →

💩 Fertilizer

Desertbells 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.

How Much and When to Fertilize Desertbells →

⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

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

Desertbells Lifecycle →

Desertbells Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Desertbells →

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Desertbells can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

Desertbells Temperature Tolerance →

Desertbells Hardiness Zones →

Landscaping Ideas with Desertbells →

When to Plant Desertbells →

How to Plant Desertbells →

Where to Plant Desertbells →

Winter Care for Desertbells →

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Is Desertbells a Weed? →

🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Desertbells, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!

🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.