Your Sensitive Plant should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Fabaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Houseplant to make the best decision when repotting as all Houseplant plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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What is the best way to repot your Sensitive Plant?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Sensitive Plant.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Sensitive Plant
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Sensitive Plant loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Sensitive Plant needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Sensitive Plant out of the original pot
Sensitive Plant can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Sensitive Plant as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Sensitive Plant to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Sensitive Plant would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Well-draining, loamy soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Sensitive Plant with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Schefflera so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
What is the best way to take care of Sensitive Plant?
Sensitive Plant is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
General care for repotting Sensitive Plant
First of all, once fully grown, Sensitive Plant is non-toxic. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Houseplant is in the Fabaceae family of plants.
Can Sensitive Plant be called anything else?
Sensitive Plant Mimosa pudica or Mimosa pudica are all other names you may have heard your Sensitive Plant 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 | Sago Palm |
|---|---|
| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Spotted Dead Nettles |
Should you keep your repotted Sensitive Plant inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Sensitive Plant 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 (7–13 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Central America, South America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Sensitive Plant or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
A guide on the long term care for Sensitive Plant after repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Sensitive Plant which is 7–13 (USDA). Sensitive Plant are native to Central America, South America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Sensitive Plant, it gets Full, partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 18 in. tall, 1-5 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
How will you know you have successfully repot Sensitive Plant?
Achieving the desired height of 18 in. tall, 1-5 ft. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Sensitive Plant should also come with Purple, pink blooms at Summer time. Check out Scindapsus Pictus Exotica for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.