False Sunflower is from the Asteraceae 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 Flower so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Flower you may have.
How to repot False Sunflower
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your False Sunflower.
First of all, get prepared for repotting False Sunflower
Plan out how and when you’ll get your False Sunflower loose to repot it. Consider how much water your False Sunflower needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral, alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your False Sunflower out of the original pot
False Sunflower 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 False Sunflower as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot False Sunflower to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting False Sunflower would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist but well-drained, loamy soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your False Sunflower with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Evening Primrose so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
What is the best way to take care of False Sunflower?
False Sunflower is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
More information about False Sunflower after repotting
To take care of your False Sunflower in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Flower in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Asteraceae that is safe.
What is False Sunflower called botanically?
Your False Sunflower 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.
| Scientific name | False Sunflower Heliopsis helianthoides |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Heliopsis helianthoides |
For a different plant in this family, check out White Willows which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe English Daisys are a good fit as they are in the same family.
After you have repot False Sunflower, how should you take care of it?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your False Sunflower grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 3-9 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3-6 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that False Sunflower reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full exposure.
Is the best place to keep False Sunflower indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Whether False Sunflower is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your False Sunflower from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: North America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 3-9 (USDA)
What should you expect if you have repot False Sunflower correctly?
Witnessing False Sunflower flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Yellow, orange blooms in the Summer time and relish the sight of your False Sunflower maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 3-6 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like False Indigo.