There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Coral Bells is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Perennial you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Perennial, a type of plant in the Saxifragaceae family of botany.
Repotting Coral Bells – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Coral Bells, just like you would repot your Common Mugwort as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Coral Bells 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 Coral Bells by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Coral Bells is: Spring, summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Coral Bells
Patience is key when extracting your Coral Bells from the pot. Depending on the age of the Coral Bells, 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 Coral Bells for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Coral Bells from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Rich, moist but well-drained soil and allow your Coral Bells to flourish.
How to nurture your Coral Bells
Read on for some additional information on the care of Coral Bells.
What kind of plant is Coral Bells?
To master aftercare for Coral Bells 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 Saxifragaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be non-hazardous.
What other names does Coral Bells have?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Coral Bells? Names such as Coral Bells Heuchera or Heuchera spp. might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Coleus.
If your Coral Bells is repotted, will it bloom?
Witnessing Coral Bells flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Red, white, pink, orange blooms in the Spring, summer time and relish the sight of your Coral Bells maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 8–18 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Common Tansy.
After you have repot Coral Bells, how should you take care of it?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Coral Bells grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 8–18 in. tall, 12–24 in. wide. Coral Bells should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full, partial exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Coral Bells in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 4a–9a (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Coral Bells is usually found in North America, it should grow well.
Where should you keep Coral Bells? Inside or outside?
Whether Coral Bells is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Coral Bells from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: North America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 4a–9a (USDA)