Paperwhite Narcissus, from the Amaryllidaceae of plants, is a type of Flower that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Flower to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Repotting Paperwhite Narcissus – The ultimate guide
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Paperwhite Narcissus. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Paperwhite Narcissus
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Paperwhite Narcissus. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Winter, Spring). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Paperwhite Narcissus is Acidic so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Paperwhite Narcissus from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Paperwhite Narcissus out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Paperwhite Narcissus eventually.
3: Add your Paperwhite Narcissus to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Paperwhite Narcissus in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Paperwhite Narcissus can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Pale Purple Coneflower is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
What is the best way to take care of Paperwhite Narcissus?
Paperwhite Narcissus 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.
Is the best place to keep Paperwhite Narcissus indoors or outdoors after repotting?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
When can you expect your repotted Paperwhite Narcissus to bloom?
Witnessing Paperwhite Narcissus flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate White, Yellow, Orange blooms in the Winter, Spring time and relish the sight of your Paperwhite Narcissus maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 8-30 in. tall, 6-12 in. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Pansy.
A guide on the long term care for Paperwhite Narcissus after repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Paperwhite Narcissus grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 8-30 in. tall, 6-12 in. wide. Paperwhite Narcissus 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 Paperwhite Narcissus in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 8-11 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Paperwhite Narcissus is usually found in Southern Europe, it should grow well.
What other names does Paperwhite Narcissus have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Paperwhite Narcissus such as Paperwhite Narcissus Narcissus papyraceus or ‘Narcissus papyraceus’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Oxeye Daisy or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Pawpaw to continue repotting.
All about Paperwhite Narcissus and it’s family
Paperwhite Narcissus is from the family of Amaryllidaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Flower which is toxic to humans and dogs and cats and horses once mature.