Plant Care Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

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Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily

About Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Plant parents describe this plant as easy to bloom with only 8 being grown with Greg around the world. Check out the reviews below for more details!🌟

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' likes soil that is well draining. You may want to supplement with a gentle, organic fertilizer throughout the peak growing season.

Taxonomy

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'
Fuchsia
Onagraceae
Myrtales

How to care for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

💦 Water

How often to water your Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

Water needs for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'
0.5 cups
every 9

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl': 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl': repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' Water Frequency →

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' Light Requirements →

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plant’s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, it’s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA at US (888) 426-4435.


💨 Humidity

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

When and How to Successfully Repot Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' →


💩 Fertilizer

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' is a fast growing plant and may deplete the nutrients in its soil over time. Replenish them with a gentle organic fertilizer or compost every 1-2 months depending on your location and season. Fertilize more often during the growing season and in warmer and brighter climates.


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl'


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

What other plant parents say

Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' has a Blooms easily plant personality Blooms easily 1
Fuchsia 'Ballet Girl' has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 1
Aubrey avatar
@Aubrey
leaf-1 13 Plants
xp 846 XP
globe Coos Bay, OR
08/21/2021

very difficult to keep up in this plant! i love it but it requires regular dead heading in order to keep blooming that i honestly just don’t have the time for. loves water and bright indirect light, direct sunlight is a no no!! very pretty though

Blooms easily Blooms easily
Browns easily Browns easily

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