The Houseplant derivative, Dracaena is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Houseplant. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Asparagaceae family.
What is the best way to repot your Dracaena?
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Dracaena, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Dracaena profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Dracaena 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 Dracaena to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | nan |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic |
2 – Turn your Dracaena and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Dracaena, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Dracaena up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Dracaena in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Dracaena, the soil type you should use is Moist, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Dracaena before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Dieffenbachia so you don’t waste soil.
Looking after your Dracaena
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Dracaena thrives after the repotting process is over
What should you expect if you have repot Dracaena correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Dracaena flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect nan blooms in the nan time and enjoy seeing your Dracaena grow up before these months to around 2-10 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Domino Variegated Peace Lily instead.
Once the repotting process is done for your Dracaena, what should you do?
Repotting your Dracaena requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 2-10 ft. tall, 1-2 ft. wide. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Dracaena if you live in the USA which is 10–12 (USDA) and compare your current climate to where the native area is (Asia, Africa, Australia). This ensures your Dracaena gets Partial exposure which is recommended.
Is the best place to keep Dracaena indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Dracaena 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 (10–12 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Asia, Africa, Australia). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Dracaena or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
All about Dracaena and it’s family
To take care of your Dracaena in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Houseplant in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Asparagaceae that is toxic to pets.
Does Dracaena have any other names?
Dracaena Dracaena or Dracaena spp. (also Cordyline spp.) are all other names you may have heard your Dracaena 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 | Dendrobium Orchid |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Magnolia Jane |