There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Wild Ginger 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 Zingiberaceae family of botany.
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What is the best way to repot your Wild Ginger?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Wild Ginger.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Wild Ginger
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Wild Ginger loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Wild Ginger needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in April – June and soil ph which is Slightly acidic, 5.0 – 6.0 to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Wild Ginger out of the original pot
Wild Ginger 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 Wild Ginger as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Wild Ginger to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Wild Ginger would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist, rich soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Wild Ginger with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like White Feather Plantain Lily so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Caring for your Wild Ginger into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Wild Ginger 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.
Should you keep your repotted Wild Ginger inside or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
Wild Ginger: taking care of your green companion after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Wild Ginger grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 3 to 7 and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Eastern North America, Southeastern Canada).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 6″ tall. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Wild Ginger reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Shade exposure.
When can you expect your repotted Wild Ginger to bloom?
To see your Wild Ginger reaching its full size of 6″ tall requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into Dark red blooms precisely during April – June time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Wild Dagga. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
What other names does Wild Ginger have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Wild Ginger such as Wild Ginger Asarum canadense or ‘Asarum Canadense’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a White Batflower or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Philodendron Shangri La to continue repotting.
What kind of plant is Wild Ginger?
Your plant is from the Zingiberaceae 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 Ginger, it is safe when interacted with.