The Flower derivative, Winter Pansy is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Flower. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Violaceae family.
How to repot Winter Pansy
Uncover an uncomplicated yet highly effective three-step method for repotting and fostering the growth of your Winter Pansy in this detailed tutorial.
First and foremost, prepare yourself for repotting your Winter Pansy
Prioritize planning for the repotting of your Winter Pansy by determining the right time and technique that is best. Assess the water requirements, and take note of the bloom time scheduled which happens to beAutumn, winter, spring, along with maintaining an optimal soil pH at 4.8 to 5.8 for a successful repotting experience.
Next Up, gently extract your Winter Pansy from its original container
Free your Winter Pansy with ease by tapping the pot’s sides and carefully upturning it. This process ensures the plant’s safe removal without causing any damage.
Finally, repot your Winter Pansy into a fresh pot
If you want to boost the likelihood of a successful repotting, you should aim to select the appropriate Organically rich loam, well-drained soil. Eliminate any air pockets in the new pot, and conclude your rpoetting process with a thorough watering. Also, consider expanding your collection with plants like Wallflower to efficiently utilise any excess soil.
What is the best way to take care of Winter Pansy?
Winter Pansy 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.
A guide on the long term care for Winter Pansy after repotting
In the aftercare of Winter Pansy, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full to part sun), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (4-10 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Winter Pansy is from (North America, Europe). If you do this correctly, your Winter Pansy should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 6-12 in. tall, 9-12 in. wide.
What should you expect if you have repot Winter Pansy correctly?
To see your Winter Pansy reaching its full size of 6-12 in. tall, 9-12 in. 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 White, pink, red, purple, yellow, blue blooms precisely during Autumn, winter, spring time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Wild Geranium. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
Where should you keep Winter Pansy? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Winter Pansy 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 (4-10 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (North America, Europe). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Winter Pansy or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
What plant family is Winter Pansy from?
First of all, once fully grown, Winter Pansy is safe. 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 Violaceae family of plants.
What is Winter Pansy called botanically?
Your Winter Pansy 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 | Winter Pansy Viola hiemalis |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Viola hiemalis |
For a different plant in this family, check out Japanese Maple Bonsais which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Violets are a good fit as they are in the same family.