Your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Orchidaceae 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 Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid, just like you would repot your Sesame as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid 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 Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid by checking the soil ph (pH 4.5–7.0 (Mildly acidic to neutral)) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid is: nan. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid
Patience is key when extracting your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid from the pot. Depending on the age of the Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid, 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 Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with well-draining, humus-rich loam soil and allow your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid to flourish.
Caring for your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
General care for repotting Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid
First of all, once fully grown, Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid is non-toxic. 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 Orchidaceae family of plants.
What other names does Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid have?
Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid Cypripedium reginae or Cypripedium reginae are all other names you may have heard your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid 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 | Sedum |
|---|---|
| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Staghorn Fern |
When can you expect your repotted Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid to bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect nan blooms in the nan time and enjoy seeing your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid grow up before these months to around 1–3 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wide.. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Shooting Star instead.
Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid: taking care of your green companion after repotting
Repotting your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 1–3 ft. tall, 1–2 ft. wide.. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid if you live in the USA which is Zones 3-9 and compare your current climate to where the native area is (North America). This ensures your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid gets shade exposure which is recommended.
Should you grow your repotted Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid in your house or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid 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 (Zones 3-9) and the plant’s original native area (North America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Showy Lady’s Slipper Orchid or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.