Yellow Bells is from the Bignoniaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Perennial so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Perennial you may have.
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Repotting Yellow Bells from one pot to another step by step
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Yellow Bells. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Yellow Bells
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Yellow Bells. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring, summer, fall). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Yellow Bells is Neutral, alkaline so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Yellow Bells from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Yellow Bells out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Yellow Bells eventually.
3: Add your Yellow Bells to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Yellow Bells in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Loamy, sandy, well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Yellow Bells can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Winter Aconite is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
How to care for Yellow Bells
After the repotting process for Yellow Bells is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
General care for repotting Yellow Bells
To master aftercare for Yellow Bells 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 Bignoniaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be safe.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Yellow Bells?
Your Yellow Bells 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 | Yellow Bells Tecoma stans |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Tecoma stans |
For a different plant in this family, check out Philodendron Rojo Congos which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Wild Gingers are a good fit as they are in the same family.
How will you know you have successfully repot Yellow Bells?
There is nothing better than seeing Yellow Bells flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Yellow blooms in the Spring, summer, fall time and enjoy seeing your Yellow Bells grow up before these months to around 3-9 ft. tall, 6-12 ft. long, 6-12 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Yellow Alyssum instead.
A guide on the long term care for Yellow Bells after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Yellow Bells 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 10-11 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America, South America, Central America).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 3-9 ft. tall, 6-12 ft. long, 6-12 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Yellow Bells 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, partial exposure.
Is the best place to keep Yellow Bells indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Whether Yellow Bells is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Yellow Bells from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: North America, South America, Central America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 10-11 (USDA)