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Calibrachoa/ million bells may be a fairly new species, this dazzling little plant is a must-have in the garden. Its name comes from the fact that it features hundreds of small, bell-like flowers that resemble miniature petunias. Its trailing habit makes it perfect for use in hanging baskets, containers or as a small area ground cover.
Deadheading this plant is not required, as it is considered to be self-cleaning, meaning the spent flowers readily drop following bloom.
Most gardeners prefer to grow calibrachoa in containers; however, the plant is suitable for growing in the ground if the soil drains well. In the ground, the plants require very little supplemental water. Calibrachoa is a good choice for a hummingbird or butterfly garden.
Water calibrachoa generously, soaking the soil around the roots, and then don't water again until the top 1 to 2 inches of soil feel dry. Calibrachoa is relatively drought-tolerant and prone to rot in soggy soil. Watering the soil instead of the foliage also helps prevent rot.
Trim the plant in midsummer or anytime calibrachoa begins to look tired and less vibrant. Calibroacha isn't fussy and is safely trimmed back to the point where it looks neat and tidy. Blooming decreases for a few days but rebounds quickly as trimming the plant stimulates new growth.
Care Instructions for Fuchsia
If you water and care for your fuchsia flower the way you are supposed to, you will find that fuchsia will grow abundantly pretty much all summer long. The care of fuchsias includes making sure that there are no insects taking over the leaves of the plant. There are insects that will damage the fuchsia, so fuchsia plant care includes checking the area where the stem and leaf meet because this is a very common place to find insects.
Fuchsia plant care also includes making sure they have the right amount of light. Plant or hang your fuchsia flower in a semi-sunny area. They much prefer temperatures that are a little cooler and don’t like a lot of sunshine. Be careful during summer months because too much hot weather weakens the fuchsia plant. This will not allow flowers to develop fully. You want to give this touchy plant plenty of shade. Also, hang the hanging baskets in cooler areas if you have summer temperatures that reach 80 degrees F. (27 C.) or more. Fuchsia Plant Care The care of fuchsias also includes water during hotter weather, but do not over water them or their roots will rot. Make sure the pots they are in provide adequate drainage. Fuchsia plant care also requires a regular fertilization. Proper care for fuchsias means fertilizing them about every two weeks. They require some good nutrition, but you should limit use of fertilizer during late summer. This is because around this time, the fuchsia flower is getting ready for winter.
Care of Your New Hanging Flower Baskets and Pots
Once you start getting warm days, It is Alright to Purchase Hanging Plants, and Pots, When you first get your plant you will need to start introducing your plant to outdoor conditions. Keep your plants out of Strong Winds, Put them in a protected area away from the Wind. Moving plants outside during the day and inside at night will help harden it off. Plants are ok with Daytime temperatures in the 60's and nights at 45 degrees. Gradually introducing a plant to cooler temperatures (hardening off) will help it acclimate to outdoor conditions.
When frost is predicted, bring planters and hanging baskets inside.
The roots of potted plants experience more severe temperature fluctuations than those planted in the ground. They'll reach lower temperatures, too. That's why potted plants are especially susceptible to root damage due to cold. It can cause their roots, particularly those near the edge of the pot, to turn spongy and black. Although root damage may not kill the plant, it will stunt its growth.
If you opt to cover a hanging basket rather than bring it inside, place it on the ground first, and then place the cover over it in order to take advantage of the ground's relative warmth.