The Cacti derivative, Shark Jaws is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Cacti. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Aizoaceae family.
Repotting Shark Jaws – The ultimate guide
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Shark Jaws.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Shark Jaws
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Shark Jaws loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Shark Jaws needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Fall, winter and soil ph which is Acidic to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Shark Jaws out of the original pot
Shark Jaws can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Shark Jaws as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Shark Jaws to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Shark Jaws would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist, well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Shark Jaws with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Pearl Plant so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Looking after your Shark Jaws
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Shark Jaws thrives after the repotting process is over
More information about Shark Jaws after repotting
First of all, once fully grown, Shark Jaws is non-toxic. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Cacti is in the Aizoaceae family of plants.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Shark Jaws?
Shark Jaws Faucaria tigrina or Faucaria tigrina are all other names you may have heard your Shark Jaws be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Panda Plant |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Tapioca |
How to work out if you have repot Shark Jaws correctly
There is nothing better than seeing Shark Jaws flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Yellow blooms in the Fall, winter time and enjoy seeing your Shark Jaws grow up before these months to around Up to 6 in. tall, 6 in. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Pencil Cactus instead.
Shark Jaws: taking care of your green companion after repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Shark Jaws grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is Up to 6 in. tall, 6 in. wide. Shark Jaws should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full, partial exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Shark Jaws in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 9–11 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Shark Jaws is usually found in South Africa, it should grow well.
Is the best place to keep Shark Jaws indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Shark Jaws will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (9–11 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (South Africa). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Shark Jaws or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.