Your Wild Dagga should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Lamiaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Perennial to make the best decision when repotting as all Perennial plants can be repotted in similar ways.
How to repot Wild Dagga
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Wild Dagga. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Wild Dagga
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Wild Dagga. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Varies). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Wild Dagga is Neutral, alkaline so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Wild Dagga from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Wild Dagga 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 Wild Dagga eventually.
3: Add your Wild Dagga to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Wild Dagga in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Well-drained, loamy, sandy soil as this is how it grows best. Wild Dagga 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. White Batflower is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
What is the best way to take care of Wild Dagga?
Wild Dagga 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.
Managing the growth and care of Wild Dagga following repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Wild Dagga grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 4-6 ft. tall. Wild Dagga should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Wild Dagga in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 8, 9, 10, 11. With the right care and some common sense of the fact Wild Dagga is usually found in Africa, it should grow well.
Where should you keep Wild Dagga? Inside or outside?
Whether Wild Dagga is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Wild Dagga from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Africa. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 8, 9, 10, 11
When can you expect your repotted Wild Dagga to bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like White Feather Plantain Lily, a mature Wild Dagga may get to 4-6 ft. tall but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Orange blooms during the Varies period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
All about Wild Dagga and it’s family
Your plant is from the Lamiaceae 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 Perennial so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Wild Dagga, it is safe when interacted with.
What is Wild Dagga called botanically?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Wild Dagga? You may have come across Wild Dagga Leonotis leonurus or Leonotis leonurus in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Water Lettuce. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Philodendron Sharoniae?