There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Lady Palm is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Houseplant you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Houseplant, a type of plant in the Arecaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Lady Palm – The ultimate guide
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Lady Palm.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Lady Palm
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Lady Palm loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Lady Palm needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Lady Palm out of the original pot
Lady Palm 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 Lady Palm as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Lady Palm to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Lady Palm would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Loamy, well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Lady Palm with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Kentia Palm so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Looking after your Lady Palm
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Lady Palm thrives after the repotting process is over
How to work out if you have repot Lady Palm correctly
There is nothing better than seeing Lady Palm flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Yellow blooms in the Spring time and enjoy seeing your Lady Palm grow up before these months to around 6–15 ft. tall and wide (outdoors), up to 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide (indoors). If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Lace Aloe instead.
Should you keep your repotted Lady Palm inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Lady Palm 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 9–11 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is China.
Lady Palm: taking care of your green companion after repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Lady Palm grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 6–15 ft. tall and wide (outdoors), up to 6 ft. tall, 4 ft. wide (indoors). Lady Palm should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Partial, shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Lady Palm in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 9–11 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Lady Palm is usually found in China, it should grow well.
What plant family is Lady Palm from?
First of all, once fully grown, Lady Palm is non-poisonous. 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 Arecaceae family of plants.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Lady Palm?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Lady Palm? You may have come across Lady Palm Rhapis excelsa or Rhapis excelsa in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Kalanchoe. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Endless Summer Hydrangea?