Milkweed is from the Apocynaceae/Asclepiadaceae 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.
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How to repot Milkweed
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Milkweed, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Milkweed profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Milkweed if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Milkweed to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral |
2 – Turn your Milkweed and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Milkweed, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Milkweed up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Milkweed in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Milkweed, the soil type you should use is Dry, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Milkweed before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Mexican Petunia so you don’t waste soil.
Caring for your Milkweed into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Milkweed 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.
General care for repotting Milkweed
First of all, once fully grown, Milkweed is toxic to humans and toxic to pets. 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 Flower is in the Apocynaceae/Asclepiadaceae family of plants.
Does Milkweed have any other names?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Milkweed? You may have come across Milkweed Asclepias syriaca or Asclepias syriaca in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Marigold. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Siberian Maple?
Where should you keep Milkweed? Inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Milkweed inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 3-9 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is North America.
How will you know you have successfully repot Milkweed?
Like all plants in the same family like Mexican Sunflower, a mature Milkweed may get to 2-4 ft. tall, 24-30 in. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Pink, white blooms during the Summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Once the repotting process is done for your Milkweed, what should you do?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Milkweed grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 2-4 ft. tall, 24-30 in. wide. Milkweed should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Milkweed in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 3-9 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Milkweed is usually found in North America, it should grow well.