There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Swamp Milkweed 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 Apocynaceae family of botany.
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What is the best way to repot your Swamp Milkweed?
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Swamp Milkweed, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Swamp Milkweed profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Swamp Milkweed if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Swamp Milkweed to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Summer |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
2 – Turn your Swamp Milkweed and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Swamp Milkweed, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Swamp Milkweed up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Swamp Milkweed in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Swamp Milkweed, the soil type you should use is Clay, loam soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Swamp Milkweed before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Stinging Nettle so you don’t waste soil.
What is the best way to take care of Swamp Milkweed?
Swamp Milkweed 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.
What plant family is Swamp Milkweed from?
Swamp Milkweed is from the family of Apocynaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Perennial which is toxic to humans and toxic to animals once mature.
What is Swamp Milkweed called botanically?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Swamp Milkweed? You may have come across Swamp Milkweed Asclepias incarnata or Asclepias incarnata in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Squirrel Corn. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Purple Velvet Plant?
After repotting Swamp Milkweed, should you keep inside or out?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Swamp Milkweed 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 -6 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is North America.
How to work out if you have repot Swamp Milkweed correctly
Witnessing Swamp Milkweed flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Pink, white blooms in the Summer time and relish the sight of your Swamp Milkweed maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 3-5 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Sugar Cane.
Managing the growth and care of Swamp Milkweed following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Swamp Milkweed grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 3 -6 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3-5 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Swamp Milkweed reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full exposure.