Heuchera 'Obsidian' Care, Propagation, Watering & Growing Tips
The Heuchera 'Obsidian' or Coral Bells plant has distinctive plant characteristics, such as lobed, rounded, long-stemmed, shiny leaves and a striking dark purple color. This plant can reach 2 feet in height and grows best in partial shade, rich, humic, moderately moist, and well-drained soil.
Common Name |
Coral Bells
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Plant Type
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Perennials
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Heuchera 'Obsidian'
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Genus
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Heuchera
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Family
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Saxifragaceae
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Order
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Saxifragales
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Class
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Dicotyledons
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Heuchera 'Obsidian' Water Needs |
Water requirements and watering times for Heuchera 'Obsidian'.
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Water Needs
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Average
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Cups
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Generally, Heuchera 'Obsidian' needs water once every
9 days in 0.8
cups.
1 Cup = 250 ml, so at least Heuchera 'Obsidian' needs about 0.2 L per 9 days. |
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Heuchera 'Obsidian' Temperature, Humidity, and Light |
Ideal light, temperature & humidity needed for Heuchera 'Obsidian' to thrive. |
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Light Requirements |
± 6 hours
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Temperature |
60°F
to 80°F
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Humidity Preference |
Medium
The ideal humidity range for your Heuchera 'Obsidian' to thrive is between 40% and 60%. |
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Heuchera 'Obsidian' Soil Types and Growing Media |
Information about soil and suitable planting media for Heuchera 'Obsidian'. |
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Suitability in pots |
7L
Heuchera 'Obsidian' plants require different pot sizes as they grow. Start with a small pot of 7L. |
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Soil type |
loam
sand
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Soil Drainage
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Well-Drainage
Moist but well-drainage
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Soil PH |
acid
neutral
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Heuchera 'Obsidian' Characteristics |
All you need to know about the characteristics of the Heuchera 'Obsidian' plant. |
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Maximum Height |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Spread |
24 Inches or
1 meters
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Color |
Grey
Purple
Purple
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Characteristics |
Cut Flowers
Plant of Merit
Showy
Semi-Evergreen
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Is Heuchera 'Obsidian' toxic to pets? |
No
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Garden Style |
City and Courtyard
Gravel and Rock Garden
Informal and Cottage
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Heuchera 'Obsidian' Grow and Care |
Find out information on how to propagate Heuchera 'Obsidian', when it flowers, and how to care for it. |
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Maintenance |
easy
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Propagation Methods |
root division
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Flowering season |
spring
summer
autumn
winter
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Heuchera 'Obsidian' Native Region |
Find out where the Heuchera 'Obsidian' plant originated. |
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Country |
North America
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