Million Bells Calibrachoa Noa Cherry (Noa Series)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Easy-care

ABOUT

Calibrachoa Noa Cherry, commonly known as a type of Million Bells, features vibrant cherry-red flowers that are trumpet-shaped and possess a delicate, velvety texture. The petals typically exhibit a slight sheen that can glisten in the sunlight, creating a visually striking effect. In the throat of each blossom, subtle yellow to deep golden tones may be present, adding contrast and depth to the flower's appearance. Million Bells have a prolific blooming habit, covering the plant in a profusion of blossoms throughout the growing season. The foliage of Calibrachoa Noa Cherry is comprised of small, oval-shaped leaves that are a rich green in color. These leaves form a cascading mound, creating a lush and full appearance that serves as a vibrant backdrop for the abundant flowers. The stems are slender and flexible, allowing the plant to gently spill over when it is placed in hanging baskets, containers, or at the edge of retaining walls. Overall, Calibrachoa Noa Cherry is cherished for its burst of intense cherry-red color and its ability to continuously bloom, bringing a long-lasting display of color to any garden setting. Its cascade of flowers makes it an excellent choice for adding a splash of color at eye level in hanging baskets or elevated planters.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Family
  Solanaceae
- Synonyms
  Mini Petunia, Million Bells
- Common names
  Calibrachoa Noa Cherry.
Toxicity
- To humans
  Calibrachoa, commonly known as million bells, is not known to be toxic to humans. However, as with any plant, it's always a good idea to exercise caution and avoid ingesting parts of plants that are not typically considered food, as they can potentially cause gastrointestinal discomfort or an allergic reaction in sensitive individuals.
- To pets
  Million bells is not listed as a toxic plant to pets. Nevertheless, it's generally recommended to prevent pets from eating ornamental plants since they can potentially cause mild gastrointestinal upset or an allergic reaction in some animals, even if they are not explicitly toxic.
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Annuals
- Foliage type
  Evergreen
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Cherry-red
- 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 is generally easy to care for, requiring minimal maintenance.
- Continuous Blooming: Calibrachoa Noa Cherry offers a prolonged flowering period from spring to fall.
- Attracts Pollinators: The blooms can attract butterflies and hummingbirds, benefiting the garden ecosystem.
- Versatile Use: Suitable for hanging baskets, containers, and as a groundcover, providing flexibility in garden design.
- Vivid Color: The plant produces vibrant cherry-colored flowers, adding a bright pop of color to any garden space.
- Drought Tolerant: Once established, it is relatively drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping.
- Space Efficient: With its compact growth habit, it doesn't take up much space and is ideal for small gardens or balconies.
- Low Fertilizer Need: Calibrachoa Noa Cherry doesn't require heavy fertilization, thus reducing maintenance efforts and costs.
- Non-Invasive: The plant is not known to be invasive, preventing it from overtaking other plants in the garden.
- Resistant to Pests: It shows resilience against common garden pests, resulting in fewer pest control issues.
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
- Miniature Cut Flower Arrangements: Despite their small size, Calibrachoa flowers can be used in tiny vases for delicate cut flower arrangements, suitable for small spaces or dollhouse decorations.
- Edible Cake Decoration: While not commonly known as an edible flower, with proper verification that the Calibrachoa is free from harmful pesticides, it could be used for ornamental purposes on cakes and desserts.
- Natural Fabric Dye: The pigments from Calibrachoa petals may possibly be used to dye fabrics in shades of pink or red, although the colorfastness and vibrancy would need to be tested.
- Photography Subjects: Their vibrant color and trumpet shape make Calibrachoa a popular choice for macro photography, used to create stunning close-up images.
- Artistic Inspiration: The bright colors of Calibrachoa can serve as a muse for artists, inspiring paintings, drawings, and textile patterns.
- Fairy Gardens: Small in size, Calibrachoa can be incorporated into fairy garden designs, fitting the scale and adding a splash of color.
- Living Jewelry: Small blooms like Calibrachoa can be carefully incorporated into living jewelry pieces such as earrings or pendants for short-term wear.
- Colorful Mulch Alternative: Dried Calibrachoa petals could be used as a colorful, though temporary, mulch alternative for small planters or container gardens.
- Pressed Flower Crafts: The flowers can be pressed and used to create bookmarks, greeting cards, or in resin art, capturing their form and color.
- Decorative Ice Cubes: When frozen into ice cubes, Calibrachoa blooms can add an unexpected and decorative touch to summer drinks or punch bowls.

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
- Endurance: Calibrachoa, belonging to the family Solanaceae, is known for its ability to withstand varying weather conditions, symbolizing resilience and the ability to endure challenges.
- Abundance: With its prolific flowering habit, this plant often signifies abundance and generosity, reflecting the plentiful blooms it produces throughout its growing season.
- Joy: The bright cherry-colored flowers of Calibrachoa Noa Cherry can represent joy and happiness, bringing a splash of cheerfulness to any setting.

💧

Every 1-2 days

Water

☀️

10000 - 20000 Lux

Light

💦️

50%

Humidity

🪴

Every year

Repotting

🌱️

Spring to Summer

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
The Million Bells plant, commonly known as Calibrachoa, prefers to be watered thoroughly once the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch. This often translates to watering approximately every 7 to 10 days, but the exact frequency depends on various factors such as temperature, humidity, and sunlight exposure. When watering, ensure you provide enough water to saturate the soil all the way through the root zone, which might be around a half to one gallon for an outdoor potted plant. Avoid waterlogging by ensuring proper drainage and reduce watering frequency in cooler or overcast weather conditions to prevent root rot.
Light
Million Bells thrive best in full sunlight where they can receive at least six hours of direct light per day. They can tolerate partial shade, but flowering is more abundant with more sun exposure. An ideal spot would be an east- or south-facing garden bed or patio, where the plant can bask in bright light for most of the day but is shielded from the intense late afternoon sun which can sometimes be too harsh, especially in hotter climates.
Temperature
Million Bells are suited to warm conditions and grow best when the temperature is between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit at night and 65 to 85 degrees Fahrenheit during the day. They can survive temperatures as low as 35 degrees Fahrenheit, but freezing temperatures will harm or kill the plant. Keep these plants in a location that does not dip below the minimum and does not frequently exceed the maximum for prolonged periods.
Pruning
Pruning Million Bells is important for encouraging bushier growth and more blooms. Pinch back the tips of the stems occasionally, and trim back leggy branches as needed to maintain shape. The best time for extensive pruning is in the early spring before the onset of the new growth period, but light pruning can be done throughout the growing season as necessary to remove spent flowers and promote new ones.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The Million Bells prefers a well-draining, fertile potting mix with a slightly acidic to neutral pH of 5.5 to 6.5. A mix of peat, compost, and perlite or vermiculite is ideal for optimum growth.
Repotting
Million Bells should be repotted annually at the start of the growing season to replenish nutrients and prevent root-bound conditions, typically in spring.
Humidity & Misting
Million Bells thrives in moderate to high humidity levels but is adaptable to average humidity conditions commonly found in outdoor garden settings.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Place in bright, indirect light and maintain consistent moisture.
- Outdoor
  Ensure full sun to part shade and protect from strong winds.
- Hardiness zone
  9-11 USDA
Life cycle
Calibrachoa Noa Cherry begins its life as a seed which, when sown in warm conditions, germinates within 7 to 14 days. The seedling stage follows, characterized by the emergence of cotyledons and the first set of true leaves, which is critical for photosynthesis. As it matures into a vegetative stage, the plant develops a more robust root system and numerous branches, becoming bushier and starting to form flower buds. During the flowering stage, Calibrachoa Noa Cherry produces small, petunia-like blooms in a vibrant cherry color, attracting pollinators for sexual reproduction. After pollination, the plant sets tiny seeds if the right conditions are met - a phase that completes the generative stage. In temperate climates, Calibrachoa Noa Cherry is usually an annual, dying after the first frost, but in warmer regions or when protected, it may survive to regrow the following season.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Spring to Summer
- The most popular method of propagation for Calibrachoa Noa Cherry is through stem cuttings. To propagate, select a healthy, non-flowering stem and make a cut 4 to 6 inches (about 10 to 15 centimeters) from the tip using a sharp, sterilized pair of scissors or pruning shears. Remove the leaves from the lower half of the cutting to prevent rot when planted. Dip the cut end into rooting hormone to encourage root growth and plant the cutting in a well-draining soil mixture. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged and place the cutting in a warm spot with bright, indirect light. Roots typically develop within a few weeks, after which the new Calibrachoa plant can be transplanted into a larger pot or directly into the garden.