Scindapsus Pictus Exotica, from the Araceae 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.
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Repotting Scindapsus Pictus Exotica – The ultimate guide
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Scindapsus Pictus Exotica. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Scindapsus Pictus Exotica
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Scindapsus Pictus Exotica. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring, summer). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Scindapsus Pictus Exotica is Acidic so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica 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 Scindapsus Pictus Exotica eventually.
3: Add your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Moist but well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Scindapsus Pictus Exotica 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. Sago Palm is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
Looking after your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica thrives after the repotting process is over
How will you know you have successfully repot Scindapsus Pictus Exotica?
There is nothing better than seeing Scindapsus Pictus Exotica flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Green, white blooms in the Spring, summer time and enjoy seeing your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica grow up before these months to around 10 ft. long. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Schefflera instead.
After repotting Scindapsus Pictus Exotica, should you keep inside or out?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Scindapsus Pictus Exotica is native to Asia and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Scindapsus Pictus Exotica is in the 10-12, USA hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
A guide on the long term care for Scindapsus Pictus Exotica after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica 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, USA and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Asia).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 10 ft. long. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Scindapsus Pictus Exotica 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.
What is Scindapsus Pictus Exotica called botanically?
Scindapsus Pictus Exotica Scindapsus Pictus ‘Exotica’ or Scindapsus pictus ‘Exotica’ are all other names you may have heard your Scindapsus Pictus Exotica 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 | Purple Velvet Plant |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Squirrel Corn |
General care for repotting Scindapsus Pictus Exotica
Your plant is from the Araceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Houseplant so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Scindapsus Pictus Exotica, it is toxic to pets when interacted with.