American Ginseng is from the Araliaceae 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 to your other type of Perennial you may have.
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What is the best way to repot your American Ginseng?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your American Ginseng, just like you would repot your Zebra Grass as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your American Ginseng 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 American Ginseng by checking the soil ph (Acidic) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of American Ginseng is: Summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your American Ginseng
Patience is key when extracting your American Ginseng from the pot. Depending on the age of the American Ginseng, 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 American Ginseng for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed American Ginseng from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist but well-drained soil and allow your American Ginseng to flourish.
Looking after your American Ginseng
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your American Ginseng thrives after the repotting process is over
All about American Ginseng and it’s family
To take care of your American Ginseng in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Perennial in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Araliaceae that is not toxic.
What other names does American Ginseng have?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of American Ginseng? Names such as American Ginseng Panax quinquefolius or Panax quinquefolius (American), Panax ginseng (Asian) might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Yellowbells.
Where should you keep American Ginseng? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your American Ginseng will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (3–7 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (North America, Asia). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your American Ginseng or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
Managing the growth and care of American Ginseng following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your American Ginseng 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 3–7 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America, Asia).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 6–24 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide.. Also, a final factor in ensuring that American Ginseng 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 Partial shade, shade exposure.
When can you expect your repotted American Ginseng to bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Alocasia Black Velvet, a mature American Ginseng may get to 6–24 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide. but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Green, white blooms during the Summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.