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Pink Bells Plant Care
Blandowia preissii Wedd.
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This plant's elongated, lance-shaped leaves feature a striking contrast of dark green and silver variegation. Blandowia preissii hails from the southwestern region of Western Australia. Plant collectors covet this unique species for its eye-catching foliage and ability to thrive in low-light conditions.
Every 7–10 days
High light intensity underwater
60°F
50–70%
At a glance
How do you care for Pink Bells?
Water Pink Bells every 7–10 days, letting the top layer of soil dry out between waterings, and give it high light intensity underwater. It prefers temperatures of 60°F (16°C) and above and 50–70% humidity. Fertilize it every 2 months during the growing season.
Where Is the Pink Bells Native To?
What Is the Pink Bells?
Pink Bells (Blandowia preissii) belongs to the Podostemaceae family within the Blandowia genus. Pink Bells is native to Australia. Pink Bells is also known as Australian Fuchsia.
Pink Bells displays a low, creeping aquatic plant growth habit, reaching up to 4 ft tall with a spread of approximately 3 ft. Pink Bells produces small inconspicuous flowers.
How Often Should You Water a Pink Bells?
Blandowia preissii requires watering every 7–10 days. Allow the top layer of soil to dry between waterings to prevent root rot. Reduce watering frequency during winter when growth slows.
Watering Frequency
Every 7–10 days
Let soil partially dry between waterings
What Light Does the Pink Bells Need?
Pink Bells thrives in high light intensity underwater.
Light Requirement
High light intensity underwater
What Temperature and Humidity Does the Pink Bells Prefer?
Blandowia preissii grows best at temperatures of 60°F. Pink Bells prefers humidity levels of 50–70%. A pebble tray or humidifier helps maintain adequate moisture around the plant.
Temperature
60°F
Humidity
50–70%
What Soil Mix Works Best for a Pink Bells?
Rocky, fast-flowing water with high mineral content. Good drainage is essential for Pink Bells to prevent waterlogging, which leads to root rot and fungal issues.
How Often Should You Fertilize a Pink Bells?
Feed Pink Bells every 2 months during the growing season (spring and summer) with a balanced fertilizer diluted to the strength on the label.
Pause feeding in autumn and winter, when growth slows, and never fertilize dry soil — water first.
Fertilizing
Every 2 months
During the growing season
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How Do You Repot a Pink Bells?
Not applicable, grows attached to rocks in water. Choose a pot one size larger than the current container, and ensure it has drainage holes to allow excess water to escape.
How Do You Propagate a Pink Bells?
Pink Bells can be propagated through fragmentation, vegetative propagation.
Is the Pink Bells Toxic to Pets and Children?
Pet safety not verified
The ASPCA does not list Pink Bells, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Keep pets from chewing it as a precaution.
This is a general caution, not veterinary or medical advice. If your pet ate a plant, contact your vet or animal poison control.
See all plants toxic to cats and plants toxic to dogs.
What Pests and Diseases Affect the Pink Bells?
Pink Bells is susceptible to algae, aquatic insects. Inspect the foliage regularly, especially along leaf undersides and stems. Treat infestations promptly with insecticidal soap or neem oil to prevent spread.
Yellow leaves, brown tips or drooping? See common plant problems and how to fix them.
Keep exploring plants
Pink Bells is one of many species covered in the complete plant care and identification guide, which groups plants by genus, attribute, and popularity.
It belongs to the Blandowia genus (family Podostemaceae) — search all Blandowia species in the plant lookup.
Pink Bells produces blooms — browse other flowering plants.
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Sources
- Scientific name & taxonomy: Blandowia preissii Wedd., family Podostemaceae (first published in Prodr. 17: 85 (1873)) — World Flora Online record, IPNI name record.
- Pet toxicity: Pet safety not verified: the ASPCA does not list Pink Bells, so we can't confirm whether it is safe for cats and dogs. Checked against the ASPCA plant list; any other toxicity note on this page comes from PlantoScan's plant database.
- Photo: AI-generated illustration (labelled on the image).
- Care values(watering, light, temperature, humidity, soil, fertilizing): PlantoScan's plant database, filtered by automatic plausibility checks — values that fail them are hidden. How we source and check plant data.
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