Campion, from the Caryophyllaceae of plants, is a type of Perennial that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Perennial to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Campion – How to repot for best results
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Campion, just like you would repot your Calathea White Fusion as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Campion loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Campion by checking the soil ph (5-7) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Campion is: Spring and Summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Campion
Patience is key when extracting your Campion from the pot. Depending on the age of the Campion, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Campion for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Campion from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Neutral to acidic, rich in humus soil and allow your Campion to flourish.
Looking after your Campion
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Campion thrives after the repotting process is over
What is Campion called botanically?
There may be other more scientific names for your Campion such as Campion Silene or ‘Silene’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Calamus or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Bonsai Pine to continue repotting.
All about Campion and it’s family
To master aftercare for Campion too, research Perennial care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Caryophyllaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be non-toxic.
Once the repotting process is done for your Campion, what should you do?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Campion grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is Three-quarters of an inch to 4 feet tall, depending on variety. Campion should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full sun to part shade, depending on variety exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Campion in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 5-8. With the right care and some common sense of the fact Campion is usually found in North American grasslands, it should grow well.
How to work out if you have repot Campion correctly
Achieving the desired height of Three-quarters of an inch to 4 feet tall, depending on variety which is what you can expect after the right care for your Campion should also come with Red, white, pink, sometimes blue blooms at Spring and Summer time. Check out Camassia for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
Should you keep your repotted Campion inside or outside?
Whether Campion is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Campion from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: North American grasslands. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 5-8