Slipper Plant, from the Euphorbiaceae of plants, is a type of Cacti that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Cacti to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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What is the best way to repot your Slipper Plant?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Slipper Plant.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Slipper Plant
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Slipper Plant loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Slipper Plant needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring, summer, fall and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral, alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Slipper Plant out of the original pot
Slipper Plant 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 Slipper Plant as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Slipper Plant to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Slipper Plant would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Sandy, well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Slipper Plant with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Powder Puff Cactus so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Caring for your Slipper Plant into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Slipper Plant is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
What kind of plant is Slipper Plant?
Your plant is from the Euphorbiaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Cacti so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Slipper Plant, it is toxic to humans and pets when interacted with.
What is Slipper Plant called botanically?
There may be other more scientific names for your Slipper Plant such as Slipper Plant Euphorbia lomelii or ‘Euphorbia lomelii’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Parrys Agave or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Creeping Mazus to continue repotting.
Should you grow your repotted Slipper Plant in your house or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Slipper Plant outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Slipper Plant is native to Central 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 Slipper Plant is in the 9-11 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
How to work out if you have repot Slipper Plant correctly
To see your Slipper Plant reaching its full size of 3-6 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. 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 Red, orange, yellow blooms precisely during Spring, summer, fall time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Prickly Pear. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
Managing the growth and care of Slipper Plant 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 Slipper Plant which is 9-11 (USDA). Slipper Plant are native to Central America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Slipper Plant, it gets Full exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 3-6 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.