The Perennial derivative, Pink Mulla Mulla is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Perennial. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Asteraceae family.
How to repot Pink Mulla Mulla
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Pink Mulla Mulla. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Pink Mulla Mulla
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Pink Mulla Mulla. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring/Summer/Fall). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Pink Mulla Mulla is 5.5-6.5 so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Pink Mulla Mulla from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Pink Mulla Mulla out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Pink Mulla Mulla eventually.
3: Add your Pink Mulla Mulla to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Pink Mulla Mulla in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Pink Mulla Mulla can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Pineapple Sage is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
Caring for your Pink Mulla Mulla into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Pink Mulla Mulla 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 repotting Pink Mulla Mulla, should you keep inside or out?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Pink Mulla Mulla outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Pink Mulla Mulla is native to Australia and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Pink Mulla Mulla is in the 2-11 hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
What should you expect if you have repot Pink Mulla Mulla correctly?
Like all plants in the same family like Pink Muhly Grass, a mature Pink Mulla Mulla may get to 1-3 feet but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Pink blooms during the Spring/Summer/Fall period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Pink Mulla Mulla: taking care of your green companion after repotting
In the aftercare of Pink Mulla Mulla, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full sun), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (2-11) and that your climate is similar to where your Pink Mulla Mulla is from (Australia). If you do this correctly, your Pink Mulla Mulla should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 1-3 feet.
What kind of plant is Pink Mulla Mulla?
Pink Mulla Mulla is from the family of Asteraceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Perennial which is non-toxic once mature.
What is Pink Mulla Mulla called botanically?
Your Pink Mulla Mulla 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 | Pink Mulla Mulla Ptilotus exaltatus |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Ptilotus exaltatus |
For a different plant in this family, check out Tree Philodendrons which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Phloxs are a good fit as they are in the same family.