Million Bells Calibrachoa Minifamous Double Pinkmania! = 'Kleca16356' (PBR) (Minifamous Series) (d)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

The Calibrachoa Minifamous Double Pinkmania is known for its striking and vibrant appearance. This charming plant is characterized by its full, double flowers that boast a rich pink hue with beautifully layered petals, giving them a lush and opulent look. The blooms resemble small petunias, presenting a cascade of color that is both eye-catching and elegant. The foliage is typically green, forming a lush backdrop that accentuates the brightness of the flowers. As a member of the Minifamous Series, this plant is adorned with these abundant double flowers throughout its blooming season, creating a constant display of color. The overall aesthetic of this Calibrachoa is one of abundance and visual appeal, with its cascade of pink blossoms that can add a delightful pop of color to any setting in which it is planted.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Solanaceae
- Synonyms
  Mini Petunia, Million Bells
- Common names
  Calibrachoa Minifamous Double Pinkmania! = 'Kleca16356'
Toxicity
- To humans
  Calibrachoa, commonly known as Million Bells, is not known to be toxic to humans. There is no significant evidence that suggests ingestion of this plant causes poisoning. However, it is always advisable to refrain from consuming any part of ornamental plants due to potential individual sensitivities or unidentified compounds.
- To pets
  Calibrachoa, commonly referred to as Million Bells, is not recognized as a plant that's toxic to pets. Despite this, ingestion of non-food plants can sometimes cause mild gastrointestinal upset in animals, such as vomiting or diarrhea, due to the novelty and irritation of the plant material in the digestive tract. It is always wise to prevent pets from eating ornamental plants since individual animals may react differently.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Annuals
- Foliage type
  Evergreen
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Pink
- Height
  1 foot (30 cm)
- Spread
  2 feet (60 cm)
- Plant type
  Herb
- Hardiness zones
  9
- Native area
  South America

Benefits

General Benefits
- Easy to grow: Calibrachoa is known for being low-maintenance and easy to care for, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Continuous blooms: It produces flowers continuously throughout the growing season, providing persistent color and visual appeal.
- Drought-tolerant: Once established, it can withstand periods of dry weather, reducing the need for frequent watering.
- Attracts pollinators: The bright, abundant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds, beneficial for pollination in gardens.
- Versatile use: Ideal for hanging baskets, containers, window boxes, and as a ground cover due to its trailing habit.
- Range of colors: Offers a broad palette of colors and bicolor patterns, allowing for diverse design options in garden landscapes.
- Compact growth: Its compact size makes it suitable for small spaces and urban gardening.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- As a natural dye: The vibrant flowers of Calibrachoa can be used to create pinkish dyes for fabrics or crafts.
- In miniature gardens: Due to their small size, they can be included in fairy gardens or other miniature landscapes for a pop of color.
- As table centerpieces: These flowers work well as living centerpieces for outdoor dining during spring and summer months.
- For educational purposes: Calibrachoa can be used in schools or educational programs to teach children about plant growth and care.
- As photography props: The bright double pink flowers make an excellent backdrop for photographers focusing on macro and nature photography.
- In pet-friendly gardens: They can be planted in areas your pets frequent as they are not known to be toxic to animals.
- For crafting handmade jewelry: Pressed Calibrachoa flowers can be used to create unique, botanical-themed earrings or pendants.
- In container water gardens: While not aquatic plants, their trailing habit can be used to soften the edges of container water features.
- As a living mulch: Planting them densely can help retain soil moisture and suppress weeds, functioning as a living mulch.
- For seasonal festivities: Due to their double pink flowers, they are ideal for decorating during events like Easter or Mother's Day.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Million Bells is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Million Bells is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Celebration: The vibrant double pink blooms of Calibrachoa symbolize joy and festivity, commonly used in celebratory occasions.
- Charm & Attraction: Its eye-catching flowers represent the ability to attract and charm others, much as the plant draws attention in gardens and displays.
- Compassion: Pink flowers, in general, are often associated with feelings of compassion and nurturing, reflecting gentle and caring emotions.

💧

Every 1-2 days

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

50%

Humidity

🪴

Every year

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Million Bells, commonly known as Calibrachoa, should be watered thoroughly when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure that the pot has good drainage to prevent waterlogging. Typically, this could be every few days during active growth in warmer seasons, but less often in cooler months. Generally, one to two gallons per week is sufficient, adjusted based on climate and the plant's environment.
Light
Million Bells performs best in full sun to partial shade. Ideally, the plant should receive at least 6 hours of sunlight daily. Place it in a spot where it can enjoy morning sunlight and partial afternoon shade, especially in hotter climates to protect it from intense sun heat.
Temperature
For Million Bells, the ideal growing temperature is between 55°F and 65°F. This plant can handle minimum temperatures down to about 35°F and can survive maximum temperatures around 90°F. However, extended exposure to temperatures outside of its ideal range may stress the plant and affect blooming.
Pruning
Prune Million Bells to promote bushier growth and more blooms. Trim back the stems whenever the plant starts to look leggy, usually every few weeks during the growing season. The best time for pruning is in the late spring or early summer when the plant begins actively growing.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
Million Bells thrive in well-draining potting soil with a balance of peat moss and perlite; a pH of 5.5–6.5 is ideal for this plant.
Repotting
Million Bells should be repotted annually, as they are generally grown as annuals and replaced each season.
Humidity & Misting
Million Bells prefer moderate ambient humidity but are adaptable to various humidity levels outdoors.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place in bright, indirect light and keep soil moist.
- Outdoor
  Full sun, protect from wind, fertilize regularly, keep moist.
- Hardiness zone
  9-11 USDA
Life cycle
Calibrachoa, commonly known as Mini Petunia, begins its life cycle when seeds germinate in warm, moist soil conditions; however, Calibrachoa Minifamous Double Pinkmania is often propagated through cuttings due to plant breeders' rights. After rooting, the cuttings grow into vegetative plants and develop a robust root system, quickly forming mounds of foliage. As the temperature rises and day length increases, the plants initiate flowering, showcasing their signature double pink blooms that attract pollinators. Throughout the spring and summer, Calibrachoa Minifamous Double Pinkmania continually bloom, requiring deadheading to promote more flowers and prevent energy diversion to seed production. As the seasons change to fall and temperatures cool, the plant’s growth and flowering begin to slow down. Finally, as Calibrachoa Minifamous Double Pinkmania is perennial in mild climates but treated as an annual in cooler regions, it will either become dormant with the onset of winter or die off after the first hard frost, completing its life cycle.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- Propogation: Calibrachoa Minifamous Double Pinkmania, commonly referred to as Million Bells, is primarily propagated through vegetative cuttings rather than seeds, to ensure that the offspring plants are identical to the parent in terms of its double flowers and growth habits. The optimal time for taking cuttings for propagation is late winter or early spring, just before the new growth begins to emerge. To propagate, a gardener takes a 3 to 5-inch cutting from a healthy parent plant, ensuring that the cut is made just below a leaf node. The bottom leaves are removed, and the cutting is then dipped in a rooting hormone to enhance root development. It’s then placed in a moistened soilless potting mix, keeping the environmental humidity high until roots have formed, which generally takes about 2 to 3 weeks. Once the roots appear, the cuttings are transplanted into individual pots and allowed to grow on before being moved to their final location.