How do you fertilize Calibrachoa?

Asked by: Sammy Highley

To keep Calibrachoa plants strong fertilize every other week with a liquid fertilizer. Once per month if you’re fertilizing with a solid granular slow-release plant fertilizer. Many growers add granular fertilizer with more phosphorus (second fertilizer number) to the soil when planting Million Bells initially.

What is the best fertilizer for Calibrachoa?

Getting Calibrachoa to Bloom Requires the Right Fertilizer



A 20-10-20 fertilizer that has a slow release mechanism is ideal. Use this every other week to promote flower growth. If you’ve been using a fertilizer with too much nitrogen, this can cause poor flower development.

Is Miracle Grow good for Calibrachoa?

Miracle Grow or its equivalent is usually a suitable fertilizer for Petunias and Calibrachoas. However, if you notice that the new leaves are turning a very light green or yellow, switch to Miracid, which will help maintain the proper pH in the soil.

How do you take care of a Calibrachoa in a hanging basket?

Hanging Baskets Care



They may only need water every other day. They may also appear droopy due to the heat, but do not require water. After the day cools off they will regain there normal shape. Fertilize them every two weeks with a water soluble fertilizer.

How do you maintain Calibrachoa?

Calibrachoa plants are heavy feeders. Nutrients are quickly leached from the soil by frequent watering, so fertilize regularly for continuous bloom. Use a water-soluble fertilizer every two weeks or add a slow-release granular fertilizer to the soil at planting time, replenishing according to instructions.

How do I make Calibrachoa bushy?

Can be given a pitch to encourage a bushy habit. This is usually done around three to four weeks after sticking.

Do Million Bells need fertilizer?

They need a well-drained soil that has a balanced (neutral) pH, lots of sunny and water-soluble fertilizer. Millions bells flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds making them a good addition to your garden.

How do I get my calibrachoa to bloom?

Get Calibrachoa To Produce More Blooms



This plant needs between 6 and 8 hours of sunlight to produce an abundance of blossoms. Trim your plant back if it has grown leggy, and with adequate sunlight, fertilizer, and the proper temperature range, it should begin blooming again.

How do you keep calibrachoa from getting leggy?

If your calibrachoas start to get leggy, as they often do by mid-summer, clip or pinch them back to encourage branching and new flowers. Just don’t trim off more than 20 percent of your plants at one time, this can cause them too much stress.