Foxtail Fern is from the Asparagaceae 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.
What is the best way to repot your Foxtail Fern?
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Foxtail Fern. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Foxtail Fern
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Foxtail Fern. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Foxtail Fern is Acidic, neutral so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Foxtail Fern from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Foxtail Fern 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 Foxtail Fern eventually.
3: Add your Foxtail Fern to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Foxtail Fern in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Well-draining soil as this is how it grows best. Foxtail Fern 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. Foamflower is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
How to care for Foxtail Fern
After the repotting process for Foxtail Fern is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
Should you grow your repotted Foxtail Fern in your house 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) |
How will you know you have successfully repot Foxtail Fern?
Witnessing Foxtail Fern flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate White blooms in the Spring time and relish the sight of your Foxtail Fern maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 2-3 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Foothill Sedge.
Managing the growth and care of Foxtail Fern following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Foxtail Fern 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 9a-11a (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Africa).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 2-3 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Foxtail Fern 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 exposure.
More information about Foxtail Fern after repotting
Your plant is from the Asparagaceae 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 Foxtail Fern, it is toxic to humans and pets when interacted with.
What other names does Foxtail Fern have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Foxtail Fern such as Foxtail Fern Asparagus densiflorus or ‘Asparagus densiflorus’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Flowering Tobacco or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Eastern Cottonwood to continue repotting.