Moonshine, from the Moraceae of plants, is a type of Houseplant that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Houseplant to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
Moonshine – How to repot for best results
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Moonshine, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Moonshine profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Moonshine 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 Moonshine to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | nan |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic |
2 – Turn your Moonshine and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Moonshine, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Moonshine up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Moonshine in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Moonshine, the soil type you should use is Well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Moonshine before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Monstera Standleyana Albo so you don’t waste soil.
How to nurture your Moonshine
Read on for some additional information on the care of Moonshine.
Moonshine: taking care of your green companion after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Moonshine grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 10-12 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Southeast Asia).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 6 ft. tall (indoors), 60 ft. tall (outdoors). Also, a final factor in ensuring that Moonshine reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Partial exposure.
When can you expect your repotted Moonshine to bloom?
Witnessing Moonshine flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate nan blooms in the nan time and relish the sight of your Moonshine maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 6 ft. tall (indoors), 60 ft. tall (outdoors). Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Monstera Subpinnata.
After repotting Moonshine, should you keep inside or out?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Moonshine 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 10-12 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Southeast Asia.
All about Moonshine and it’s family
To master aftercare for Moonshine 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 Moraceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be toxic to dogs and cats and horses.
Does Moonshine have any other names?
Your Moonshine 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 | Moonshine Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’ |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ficus elastica ‘Shivereana’ |
For a different plant in this family, check out Caryopteriss which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Monstera Siltepecanas are a good fit as they are in the same family.