There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Ostrich Fern is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Perennial you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Perennial, a type of plant in the Onocleaceae family of botany.
How to repot Ostrich Fern
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Ostrich Fern.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Ostrich Fern
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Ostrich Fern loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Ostrich Fern needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in nan and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Ostrich Fern out of the original pot
Ostrich Fern can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Ostrich Fern as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Ostrich Fern to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Ostrich Fern would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Organically rich, moist; tolerates clay soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Ostrich Fern with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Northern Maidenhair Fern so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
What is the best way to take care of Ostrich Fern?
Ostrich Fern is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
Does Ostrich Fern have any other names?
Ostrich Fern Matteuccia struthiopteris or Matteuccia struthiopteris are all other names you may have heard your Ostrich 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 | New Zealand Flax |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | White Wizard Philodendron |
What kind of plant is Ostrich Fern?
To master aftercare for Ostrich Fern too, research Perennial care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Onocleaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be harmless.
Where should you keep Ostrich Fern? Inside or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Ostrich Fern outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Ostrich Fern is native to Europe, Asia, North America and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Ostrich Fern is in the 3-7 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
Once the repotting process is done for your Ostrich Fern, what should you do?
In the aftercare of Ostrich Fern, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Partial to full shade), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (3-7 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Ostrich Fern is from (Europe, Asia, North America). If you do this correctly, your Ostrich Fern should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 3-6 ft. tall, 5-8 ft. wide.
What should you expect if you have repot Ostrich Fern correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Ostrich Fern flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect nan blooms in the nan time and enjoy seeing your Ostrich Fern grow up before these months to around 3-6 ft. tall, 5-8 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Orange Daylily instead.