Moonshine Snake Plant, from the Asparagaceae 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 Moonshine Snake Plant from one pot to another step by step
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Moonshine Snake Plant.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Moonshine Snake Plant
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Moonshine Snake Plant loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Moonshine Snake Plant needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring, summer and soil ph which is Acidic to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Moonshine Snake Plant out of the original pot
Moonshine Snake 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 Moonshine Snake Plant as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Moonshine Snake Plant to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Moonshine Snake Plant would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Sandy, well-draining soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Moonshine Snake Plant with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Monstera Subpinnata so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
What is the best way to take care of Moonshine Snake Plant?
Moonshine Snake 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.
After repotting Moonshine Snake Plant, should you keep inside or out?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Moonshine Snake Plant 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 10-11, USDA. In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Africa.
How will you know you have successfully repot Moonshine Snake Plant?
Achieving the desired height of 4 ft. tall which is what you can expect after the right care for your Moonshine Snake Plant should also come with Green, white blooms at Spring, summer time. Check out Moonshine for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
After you have repot Moonshine Snake Plant, how should you take care of it?
In the aftercare of Moonshine Snake Plant, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (10-11, USDA) and that your climate is similar to where your Moonshine Snake Plant is from (Africa). If you do this correctly, your Moonshine Snake Plant should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 4 ft. tall.
What other names does Moonshine Snake Plant have?
Your Moonshine Snake Plant 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 Snake Plant Dracaena trifasciata ‘Moonshine’ |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Dracaena trifasciata ‘Moonshine’ (formerly Sansevieria trifasciata ‘Moonshine’) |
For a different plant in this family, check out Carolina Silverbells which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Monstera Standleyana Albos are a good fit as they are in the same family.
What kind of plant is Moonshine Snake Plant?
First of all, once fully grown, Moonshine Snake Plant is toxic to animals and toxic to humans. 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 Asparagaceae family of plants.