Your Yellow Alyssum should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Brassicaceae 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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How to repot Yellow Alyssum
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Yellow Alyssum.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Yellow Alyssum
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Yellow Alyssum loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Yellow Alyssum needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring and soil ph which is 5.6 to 7.5 to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Yellow Alyssum out of the original pot
Yellow Alyssum 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 Yellow Alyssum as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Yellow Alyssum to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Yellow Alyssum would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Dry, sandy to average, well-draining soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Yellow Alyssum with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Wild Ginger so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to nurture your Yellow Alyssum
Read on for some additional information on the care of Yellow Alyssum.
Is the best place to keep Yellow Alyssum indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Yellow Alyssum 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 (3 to 7) and the plant’s original native area (Asia, Europe). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Yellow Alyssum or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
What should you expect if you have repot Yellow Alyssum correctly?
Like all plants in the same family like Winter Aconite, a mature Yellow Alyssum may get to 6 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Yellow blooms during the Spring period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Once the repotting process is done for your Yellow Alyssum, what should you do?
In the aftercare of Yellow Alyssum, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full sun), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (3 to 7) and that your climate is similar to where your Yellow Alyssum is from (Asia, Europe). If you do this correctly, your Yellow Alyssum should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 6 to 12 inches tall and 12 to 18 inches wide.
What other names does Yellow Alyssum have?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Yellow Alyssum? You may have come across Yellow Alyssum Aurinia saxatilis or Aurinia saxatilis 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 Wild Dagga. 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 Philodendron Royal Queen?
What kind of plant is Yellow Alyssum?
To master aftercare for Yellow Alyssum 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 Brassicaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be safe.