Million Bells Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom = 'Danoa53'

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom, commonly known as Mini Petunia, is a charming flowering plant that is admired for its small, petunia-like flowers. These delicate blooms are almond or cream in color, often with softly blended pink or peach tones. The flowers themselves have a funnel-shaped appearance with five slightly overlapping lobes that give them a plush, full look. The Mini Petunia has a graceful, trailing habit which makes it an excellent choice for hanging baskets, container gardens, or as a spilling plant over the edges of planters. The leaves of Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom are small and narrow, showcasing a bright green hue that creates a perfect backdrop for the pastel-colored flowers. During its blooming period, this Mini Petunia becomes profusely covered with flowers, creating a lush, mounding cascade of color. Each individual blossom is modestly sized and the plant continuously produces new flowers over the course of its blooming season, often from spring until the first frost of the year. This constant renewal of blossoms makes it a highly attractive plant for continuous color in garden displays.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Solanaceae
- Synonyms
  Million Bells, Mini Petunia
- Common names
  Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom = 'Danoa53'.
Toxicity
- To humans
  Calibrachoa is not known to be toxic to humans. However, it is always a good practice to avoid ingesting any part of ornamental plants due to potential individual allergies or gastrointestinal discomfort.
- To pets
  Calibrachoa is not known to be toxic to pets. As with humans, it is generally recommended to prevent pets from ingesting plants that are not intended for consumption, as they can potentially cause mild gastrointestinal upset or an allergic reaction in some animals.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Annuals
- Foliage type
  Evergreen
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Pale pink
- Height
  6-12 inches (15-30 cm)
- Spread
  12-24 inches (30-60 cm)
- Plant type
  Herb
- Hardiness zones
  9
- Native area
  South America

Benefits

General Benefits
- Easy to Grow: Calibrachoa, commonly known as 'Million Bells', is relatively easy to grow and maintain, making it suitable for gardeners of all skill levels.
- Continuous Blooming: 'Million Bells' typically have a long flowering season, blooming continuously from spring through fall.
- Attracts Pollinators: These flowers attract beneficial pollinators such as bees and butterflies, which are vital for the pollination of many plants.
- Colorful Displays: With its delicate almond blossom shades, 'Million Bells' can create vibrant and attractive displays in gardens, containers, or hanging baskets.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, 'Million Bells' are relatively drought-tolerant, which makes them a good choice for water-wise gardens.
- Versatility: This plant is ideal for various gardening situations, including borders, containers, and as ground cover.
- Low Maintenance: 'Million Bells' require minimal pruning or deadheading, as they often self-clean by dropping spent flowers.
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
- Photography Backdrops: The Calibrachoa's delicate blossoms provide a picturesque background for macro and portrait photography due to their soft color and texture.
- Artistic Inspiration: Artists may use the intricate patterns of the Noa Almond Blossom flowers as a muse for paintings, drawings, or textile designs.
- Educational Tool: These plants can be useful in teaching botany or horticulture, illustrating concepts like pollination and plant growth habits.
- Fairy Gardens: Their small size and enchanting appearance make Calibrachoa suitable for creating whimsical fairy garden designs, especially for children's garden projects.
- Bonsai Companions: Though not traditionally used for bonsai, these plants can be used as underplanting in bonsai displays, adding color and variety to the composition.
- Craft Projects: Dried Calibrachoa flowers may be used in scrapbooking or as natural embellishments in handmade greeting cards or gift packaging.
- Live Jewelry: Live Calibrachoa blooms can be incorporated into temporary jewelry items, such as living rings, bracelets, or hair accessories for a special occasion.
- Photodegradable Mulch Film: Calibrachoa flowers can be a natural part of photodegradable mulch films, providing a more aesthetically pleasing look to garden beds while the film degrades.
- Nature-Based Dye: The pigments in Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom petals could potentially be used to create natural dyes for fabrics or art projects.
- Seed Saving and Exchange: This plant's seeds can be collected and shared with other gardeners, promoting biodiversity and the preservation of plant varieties through seed saving exchanges.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The Calibrachoa is not used in Feng Shui practice.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The Calibrachoa is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Endurance: Calibrachoa, particularly in the delicate 'Almond Blossom' shade, symbolizes resilience and the ability to thrive in challenging environments due to its robust nature and capacity to bloom abundantly.
- Gratitude: The soft color of Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom suggests a gentle expression of thanks, making it a suitable gift when wanting to show appreciation.
- Delicate Beauty: The gentle hue and subtle beauty of the Almond Blossom variety of Calibrachoa can represent the appreciation of tender beauty in life's small details.
- Friendship: Often used in hanging baskets and shared spaces, this plant symbolizes friendship and the joy of companionship, reflecting the ease of care and the pleasure it brings to any setting.
- Renewal: Calibrachoa's continuous blooming cycle is a nod to the theme of renewal and the fresh start or rebirth that comes with each new blossom.

💧

Every week

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every year

Repotting

🌱️

Spring-Early Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Million Bells should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy; overwatering can lead to root rot. During the growing season, watering might be required every other day, depending on weather conditions and container size. Provide about 1 gallon of water per plant every week, adjusting as necessary for rainfall and temperature. In extremely hot weather, daily watering may be necessary, especially for plants in containers. Ensure that the container has good drainage to prevent water from pooling at the bottom.
Light
Million Bells thrive in full sunlight, so place them where they can receive at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily. They can tolerate partial shade, but flowering may be reduced. The best spot for these plants is in an area that is sheltered from strong winds but still receives ample light throughout the day.
Temperature
Million Bells prefer temperatures between 55°F and 65°F at night and 70°F to 85°F during the day. They can tolerate a range from roughly 35°F to 90°F but will perform best under the ideal conditions mentioned. Extreme temperatures outside this range can harm the plant.
Pruning
Million Bells benefit from regular deadheading and occasional pruning to encourage bushier growth and more blooms. Prune lightly throughout the growing season to remove dead or yellowing leaves and faded flowers. The best time for more extensive pruning is early spring or after the plants have finished a flush of blooms.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The best soil mix for Million Bells (Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom) should be well-draining, with a high content of peat and perlite or sand. The soil pH should range between 5.5 and 6.5 to ensure optimal nutrient uptake and plant health.
Repotting
Million Bells (Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom) don't require frequent repotting and can often thrive in the same container for several seasons as long as the soil remains fertile and well-draining. Repot only when the plant outgrows its current container, which may be every 1 to 2 years.
Humidity & Misting
Million Bells (Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom) prefers moderate humidity levels but can tolerate a wide range from slightly dry to average household humidity. No specific humidity level is necessary, but avoid excessively dry air which may stress the plant.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Provide bright light, regular feeding, and moderate watering.
- Outdoor
  Plant in full sun to partial shade with regular watering.
- Hardiness zone
  9-11 USDA
Life cycle
The Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom, commonly known as Million Bells, begins its life as a seed, germinating in warm, well-drained soil with plenty of sunlight. After germination, the seedling emerges, followed by the vegetative stage where the plant develops roots, stems, and leaves. As the plant matures, it enters the flowering stage, producing delicate almond blossom-like flowers that attract pollinators and are its most distinguishing feature. Following pollination, the flowers may produce small, non-viable seeds as Calibrachoa is typically propagated through cuttings rather than seeds. In its perennial range or with proper care in annual regions, it can enter a period of dormancy during cooler months. With the return of favorable conditions, the plant will resume growth, continuing its cycle until conditions are no longer supportive, at which point it will die.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring-Early Summer
- The Calibrachoa Noa Almond Blossom is commonly propagated through vegetative cuttings, which is the most popular method for this particular plant. To propagate through cuttings, a healthy, non-flowering shoot should be selected from the mother plant. Cut a 3 to 5-inch (approximately 7.6 to 12.7 centimeters) length of stem, making sure it includes at least two leaf nodes. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end can be dipped in rooting hormone powder to encourage root development. The cutting is then placed in a well-draining soil mix or a potting medium like perlite or vermiculite. The environment should be kept humid, and the temperature should be around 70°F (approximately 21°C), which is crucial for successful root growth. The cutting usually roots within a few weeks, after which it can be transplanted to a larger pot for growth or directly into the garden.