Lady’s Mantle, from the Rosaceae of plants, is a type of Perennial that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Perennial to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
What is the best way to repot your Lady’s Mantle?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Lady’s Mantle, just like you would repot your Kangaroo Paw as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Lady’s Mantle 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 Lady’s Mantle by checking the soil ph (Acidic to neutral (6 to 6.5)) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Lady’s Mantle is: June to September. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Lady’s Mantle
Patience is key when extracting your Lady’s Mantle from the pot. Depending on the age of the Lady’s Mantle, 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 Lady’s Mantle for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Lady’s Mantle from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Medium moisture, well-drained soil and allow your Lady’s Mantle to flourish.
How to care for Lady’s Mantle
After the repotting process for Lady’s Mantle is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
After repotting Lady’s Mantle, should you keep inside or out?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Lady’s Mantle 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 (3b–8b (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (Europe). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Lady’s Mantle or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
When can you expect your repotted Lady’s Mantle to bloom?
Witnessing Lady’s Mantle flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Yellow-green blooms in the June to September time and relish the sight of your Lady’s Mantle maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 12–24 in. tall and wide (some varieties). Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Lacecap Hydrangea.
A guide on the long term care for Lady’s Mantle after repotting
In the aftercare of Lady’s Mantle, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full sun, partial shade), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (3b–8b (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Lady’s Mantle is from (Europe). If you do this correctly, your Lady’s Mantle should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 12–24 in. tall and wide (some varieties).
More information about Lady’s Mantle after repotting
First of all, once fully grown, Lady’s Mantle is non-poisonous. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Perennial is in the Rosaceae family of plants.
Can Lady’s Mantle be called anything else?
Lady’s Mantle Alchemilla mollis or Alchemilla mollis are all other names you may have heard your Lady’s Mantle 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 | Joyweed |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple |