There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Cordyline is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Houseplant you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Houseplant, a type of plant in the Asparagaceae family of botany.
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How to repot Cordyline
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Cordyline, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Cordyline profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Cordyline 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 Cordyline to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | 6.0-6.5 |
2 – Turn your Cordyline and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Cordyline, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Cordyline up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Cordyline in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Cordyline, the soil type you should use is Well-draining soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Cordyline before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Coconut Palm so you don’t waste soil.
Caring for your Cordyline into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Cordyline 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 Cordyline
To master aftercare for Cordyline too, research Houseplant care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Asparagaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be Highly toxic to dogs and cats.
What other names does Cordyline have?
Cordyline Cordyline terminalis or Cordyline terminalis are all other names you may have heard your Cordyline 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 | Cholla Cactus |
|---|---|
| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Moonlighter |
Is the best place to keep Cordyline indoors or outdoors after repotting?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Cordyline 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 9-11 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia.
Once the repotting process is done for your Cordyline, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Cordyline which is 9-11 (USDA). Cordyline are native to Pacific Islands, Southeast Asia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Cordyline, it gets Full-sun, partial sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 3-6 ft. tall and wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
When can you expect your repotted Cordyline to bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Coral Cactus, a mature Cordyline may get to 3-6 ft. tall and wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of White, pink, lavender blooms during the Summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.