Mexican Primrose, from the Onagraceae 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.
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Mexican Primrose – How to repot for best results
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Mexican Primrose, just like you would repot your Mexican Feather Grass as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Mexican Primrose 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 Mexican Primrose by checking the soil ph (Slightly acidic to neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Mexican Primrose is: Summer, fall. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Mexican Primrose
Patience is key when extracting your Mexican Primrose from the pot. Depending on the age of the Mexican Primrose, 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 Mexican Primrose for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Mexican Primrose from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Loose, well-draining; tolerates rocky poor soil soil and allow your Mexican Primrose to flourish.
How to nurture your Mexican Primrose
Read on for some additional information on the care of Mexican Primrose.
All about Mexican Primrose and it’s family
Mexican Primrose is from the family of Onagraceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Perennial which is not toxic once mature.
Does Mexican Primrose have any other names?
Your Mexican Primrose may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Mexican Primrose Oenothera speciosa |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Oenothera speciosa |
For a different plant in this family, check out Kobus Magnolias which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Mexican Daisys are a good fit as they are in the same family.
After repotting Mexican Primrose, 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 Mexican Primrose 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 (5–8 (USDA) 2) and the plant’s original native area (North America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Mexican Primrose or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
When can you expect your repotted Mexican Primrose to bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Mexican Primrose flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect White, pale pink blooms in the Summer, fall time and enjoy seeing your Mexican Primrose grow up before these months to around 12–18 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Mexican Hat instead.
After you have repot Mexican Primrose, how should you take care of it?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Mexican Primrose which is 5–8 (USDA) 2. Mexican Primrose are native to North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Mexican Primrose, it gets Full exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 12–18 in. tall, 12–18 in. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.