There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Wishbone Flower is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Flower you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Flower, a type of plant in the Linderniaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Wishbone Flower – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Wishbone Flower, just like you would repot your Wild Geranium as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Wishbone Flower loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Wishbone Flower by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Wishbone Flower is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Wishbone Flower
Patience is key when extracting your Wishbone Flower from the pot. Depending on the age of the Wishbone Flower, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Wishbone Flower for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Wishbone Flower from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Loamy, well-drained soil and allow your Wishbone Flower to flourish.
Caring for your Wishbone Flower into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Wishbone Flower 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 Wishbone Flower?
Wishbone Flower is from the family of Linderniaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Flower which is safe once mature.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Wishbone Flower?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Wishbone Flower? You may have come across Wishbone Flower Torenia fournieri or Torenia fournieri 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 Wallflower. 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 Japanese Maple?
When can you expect your repotted Wishbone Flower to bloom?
To see your Wishbone Flower reaching its full size of 6–12 inches tall, 6–9 inches 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 Bi-colors of pale violet and dark purple, yellow and dark purple , dark purple and white, pink and white blooms precisely during Spring, summer time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Winter Pansy. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
After you have repot Wishbone Flower, how should you take care of it?
In the aftercare of Wishbone Flower, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial shade), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (Grows in zones 2 thru 11) and that your climate is similar to where your Wishbone Flower is from (Asia). If you do this correctly, your Wishbone Flower should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 6–12 inches tall, 6–9 inches wide.
Is the best place to keep Wishbone Flower indoors or outdoors after repotting?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Wishbone Flower 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 Grows in zones 2 thru 11. In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Asia.