The Flower derivative, Blue Flag Iris is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Flower. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Iridaceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your Blue Flag Iris?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Blue Flag Iris. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Blue Flag Iris loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Blue Flag Iris by checking the soil ph (Acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Blue Flag Iris is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Blue Flag Iris
Patience is key when extracting your Blue Flag Iris from the pot. Depending on the age of the Blue Flag Iris, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Blue Flag Iris for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Blue Flag Iris from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist soil and allow your Blue Flag Iris to flourish.
Should you grow your repotted Blue Flag Iris in your house or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Blue Flag Iris outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Blue Flag Iris is native to North America and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge. Another thing that you should consider is that Blue Flag Iris is in the 3-9 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
Managing the growth and care of Blue Flag Iris following repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Blue Flag Iris which is 3-9 (USDA). Blue Flag Iris are native to North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Blue Flag Iris, it gets Full, partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 2-3 feet tall and wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
How will you know you have successfully repot Blue Flag Iris?
To see your Blue Flag Iris reaching its full size of 2-3 feet tall and wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into Blue, purple blooms precisely during Spring, summer time. This is achieved by the right care and being patient after you repot.
What other names does Blue Flag Iris have?
Your Blue Flag Iris may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
All about Blue Flag Iris and it’s family
Master the art of post-repotting care for Blue Flag Iris too. Research the care requirements for Flower in general, as they share the same family name, known in Latin as Iridaceae.