The Houseplant derivative, Painted Lady Philodendron 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 Araceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your Painted Lady Philodendron?
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Painted Lady Philodendron, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Painted Lady Philodendron profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Painted Lady Philodendron 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 Painted Lady Philodendron to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring, summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic |
2 – Turn your Painted Lady Philodendron and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Painted Lady Philodendron, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Painted Lady Philodendron up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Painted Lady Philodendron in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Painted Lady Philodendron, the soil type you should use is Moist but well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Painted Lady Philodendron before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Orchid Cactus so you don’t waste soil.
Caring for your Painted Lady Philodendron into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Painted Lady Philodendron 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.
Should you grow your repotted Painted Lady Philodendron in your house or outside?
Whether Painted Lady Philodendron is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Painted Lady Philodendron from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: South America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 9-12, USDA
How to work out if you have repot Painted Lady Philodendron correctly
Witnessing Painted Lady Philodendron flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Green, white blooms in the Spring, summer time and relish the sight of your Painted Lady Philodendron maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide (indoors). Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Oyster Plant.
Once the repotting process is done for your Painted Lady Philodendron, what should you do?
In the aftercare of Painted Lady Philodendron, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (9-12, USDA) and that your climate is similar to where your Painted Lady Philodendron is from (South America). If you do this correctly, your Painted Lady Philodendron should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 5 ft. tall, 3 ft. wide (indoors).
What plant family is Painted Lady Philodendron from?
Painted Lady Philodendron is from the family of Araceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Houseplant which is toxic to pets and toxic to humans once mature.
Can Painted Lady Philodendron be called anything else?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Painted Lady Philodendron? Names such as Painted Lady Philodendron Philodendron erubescens ‘Painted Lady’ or Philodendron erubescens ‘Painted Lady’ might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Neon Pothos.