Your Japanese Painted Fern should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Athyrium 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.
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Repotting Japanese Painted Fern from one pot to another step by step
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Japanese Painted Fern, just like you would repot your Japanese Flag as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Japanese Painted Fern 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 Japanese Painted Fern by checking the soil ph (Neutral, acidic, alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Japanese Painted Fern is: nan. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Japanese Painted Fern
Patience is key when extracting your Japanese Painted Fern from the pot. Depending on the age of the Japanese Painted Fern, 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 Japanese Painted Fern for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Japanese Painted Fern from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist but well-drained soil and allow your Japanese Painted Fern to flourish.
How to care for Japanese Painted Fern
After the repotting process for Japanese Painted Fern is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
Can Japanese Painted Fern be called anything else?
Japanese Painted Fern Athyrium nipponicum or Athyrium niponicum are all other names you may have heard your Japanese Painted Fern be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Japanese Blood Grass |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Himalayan Birch |
More information about Japanese Painted Fern after repotting
Japanese Painted Fern is from the family of Athyrium and you may have also known that it is a type of Perennial which is benign once mature.
Should you keep your repotted Japanese Painted Fern inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Japanese Painted Fern inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Asia.
A guide on the long term care for Japanese Painted Fern after repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Japanese Painted Fern grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is About 18 in. tall and wide. Japanese Painted Fern should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Partial, shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Japanese Painted Fern in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. With the right care and some common sense of the fact Japanese Painted Fern is usually found in Asia, it should grow well.
What should you expect if you have repot Japanese Painted Fern correctly?
To see your Japanese Painted Fern reaching its full size of About 18 in. tall and wide 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 nan blooms precisely during nan time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Japanese Forest Grass. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.