Your Carpet Grass should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Poaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Grass to make the best decision when repotting as all Grass plants can be repotted in similar ways.
Repotting Carpet Grass – The ultimate guide
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Carpet Grass. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Carpet Grass
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Carpet Grass. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in June to September). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Carpet Grass is Acidic to neutral (5.0 to 7.0) so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Carpet Grass from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Carpet Grass 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 Carpet Grass eventually.
3: Add your Carpet Grass to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Carpet Grass in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Moist, poor-to-average soil soil as this is how it grows best. Carpet Grass 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. Creeping Speedwell is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
How to nurture your Carpet Grass
Read on for some additional information on the care of Carpet Grass.
General care for repotting Carpet Grass
First of all, once fully grown, Carpet Grass is non-hazardous. 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 Grass is in the Poaceae family of plants.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Carpet Grass?
Carpet Grass Axonopus fissifolius or Axonopus fissifolius, Axonopus compressus are all other names you may have heard your Carpet Grass be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Turf Grass |
|---|---|
| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Desert Willow |
Is the best place to keep Carpet Grass indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Carpet Grass 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 (7–10 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Americas (tropical and subtropical regions)). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Carpet Grass or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
Managing the growth and care of Carpet Grass following repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Carpet Grass which is 7–10 (USDA). Carpet Grass are native to Americas (tropical and subtropical regions). It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Carpet Grass, it gets Partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 1–12 in.. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
How to work out if you have repot Carpet Grass correctly
Achieving the desired height of 1–12 in. which is what you can expect after the right care for your Carpet Grass should also come with Yellowish-white (not showy) blooms at June to September time. Check out Bahia Grass for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.