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4.4 out of 5 (15 experiences)


Also known as
Million Bells, Million Bells and Petunia parviflora
Taxonomy
Calibrachoa parviflora
Calibrachoa
Solanaceae
Solanales

How to care for Seaside Petunia
How often to water your Seaside Petunia

every 9
Seaside Petunia 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
Finding light for Million Bells in your home

a window
Seaside Petunia love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Seaside Petunia does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Seaside Petunia in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Seaside Petunia

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 Seaside Petunia after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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How much sun daily ? Beginner #MillionBells
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ok guys violet didn’t make it bc i had someone take care of her for like a week and they forgot abt her. but i got a new plant and it needs a name #NewPlant
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I have bugs! Can I use my neem oil spray? #MillionBells
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I need help #MillionBells
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🚨 Long Post Ahead 🚨 Appreciation and a Question Warning: Long Post Here 😂 To preface, the pictures (in the comments! Greg is not liking me putting pictures in my posts 😂) are of my purchase today and three throwbacks that I’m asking for advice on. Appreciation part: Got some beautiful yellow million bells at the Farmer’s Market today. (Picture 1) This porch bit is outside of my bedroom (I live at home still. Thank You, Lord, for my parents. 🙏🏻 My own place? In THIS economy? Hilarious.) so it’s “my porch.” Trying to beautify it like I did two years ago and LOVED it. Anyway, gotta get some plants to pop in the “herb garden” planter, but they ain’t gonna be herbs. Had nine herbs in this thing one year and I had no need for them. (Picture 2) Ended up cutting and tossing cause nobody wanted any more hahaha. Question part: Any suggestions for what to plant in my “herb garden” planter? Also, how about this long bed I put in back in 2021? I had it full of some gorgeous petunias (picture 3) and people would literally admire them and even stop to mention them sometimes. I’ve also got that little circle bit (Picture 4) that once had zinnias in it (and probably will again), but it’s also got a few failed butterfly bushes. TLDR: I am asking for some outside plant suggestions. 😂 #HappyPlants #PlantsMakePeopleHappy #OutdoorGrowing #MillionBells #HangingPlants
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Helppp Me. #MillionBells I got this for Mother’s Day. I have been misting this daily. Yesterday it was beautiful. Woke up to water plants this morning and it looked like this. It sits on my front porch and gets morning sun. Mist every morning.
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I cant tag two plants, so I added a photo of the other. Both of these are the same flower (just found that out) and it says they only need water every 7-8 days? I’ve been watering them everyday for only a few days, but just wanted to make sure they’ll be alright lol. I thought plants needed water almost everday (it’s been hot the past few days). I’m trying my best to keep these beautiful:)
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Can anyone help me get this plant back to living? #MillionBells
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Does anyone know how to deadhead this plant? Thank you.  #HappyPlants
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What fertilizer do you recommend? I have Miracle Grow powder but don’t know how to measure it #MillionBells
Seaside Petunia 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
Seaside Petunia 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
Seaside Petunia 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 🏡.
🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity
Seaside Petunia is not safe to consume. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian. If you have children, cats, or dogs in the home, we suggest keeping this plant out of reach.
Million Bells Toxicity to Cats →
💨 Humidity
Seaside Petunia doesn’t require additional humidity. Plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves, so the best way to provide humidity for your plants is through watering the soil.
🪴 Soil
Seaside Petunia 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
Seaside Petunia 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!
🌎 Native Region
Seaside Petunia is native to South America.
🌸 Flowers
Yes, you may see your Seaside Petunia bloom with the right amount of sunlight and water.
⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern
Seaside Petunia grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.
🌦️ Growing Outdoors
USDA Hardiness Zone
Seaside Petunia can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 9a-11b. Find your local hardiness zone here.
🌱 Propagation
Seaside Petunia can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:
- Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
- To get the cutting to root, you can either:
- Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
- Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.
🍂 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 Seaside Petunia, 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.
Care Summary for Seaside Petunia
Seaside Petunia
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say











Clarification: my petunia is a survivor. It should be long dead by now, the ones in my mother’s yard are. If life finds a way, why snuff it out?
Personally, the constant dropping of leaves and shedding of dead flowers is more work than there is beauty. This spring I hope to add a few more colors to the pot, to liven it up and see if we can go another year. 🪴


