String Of Nickels is from the Crassulaceae 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 to your other type of Houseplant you may have.
How to repot String Of Nickels
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your String Of Nickels.
First of all, get prepared for repotting String Of Nickels
Plan out how and when you’ll get your String Of Nickels loose to repot it. Consider how much water your String Of Nickels needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring, summer and soil ph which is Neutral, alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your String Of Nickels out of the original pot
String Of Nickels 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 String Of Nickels as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot String Of Nickels to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting String Of Nickels would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your String Of Nickels with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like String Of Dolphins so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Caring for your String Of Nickels into the future
Once the repotting procedure for String Of Nickels 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.
After you have repot String Of Nickels, how should you take care of it?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of String Of Nickels which is 10a to 11b. String Of Nickels are native to India, Asia, Australia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for String Of Nickels, it gets Partial sun, partial shade exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 12-18 in. long, 15-24 in. spread. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
How to work out if you have repot String Of Nickels correctly
Witnessing String Of Nickels flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Yellow, white blooms in the Spring, summer time and relish the sight of your String Of Nickels maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 12-18 in. long, 15-24 in. spread. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like String Of Hearts.
After repotting String Of Nickels, should you keep inside or out?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your String Of Nickels 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 (10a to 11b) and the plant’s original native area (India, Asia, Australia). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your String Of Nickels or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
More information about String Of Nickels after repotting
Your plant is from the Crassulaceae 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 String Of Nickels, it is non-hazardous when interacted with.
What other names does String Of Nickels have?
There may be other more scientific names for your String Of Nickels such as String Of Nickels Dischidia nummularia or ‘Dischidia nummularia’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a String Of Buttons or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Purple Fountain Grass to continue repotting.