The Perennial derivative, Yellow Corydalis is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Perennial. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Papaveraceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your Yellow Corydalis?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Yellow Corydalis.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Yellow Corydalis
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Yellow Corydalis loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Yellow Corydalis needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring, summer, fall and soil ph which is 6.5-8 to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Yellow Corydalis out of the original pot
Yellow Corydalis 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 Corydalis as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Yellow Corydalis to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Yellow Corydalis would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist, well-draining soil soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Yellow Corydalis with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Yellow Alyssum so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to nurture your Yellow Corydalis
Read on for some additional information on the care of Yellow Corydalis.
How will you know you have successfully repot Yellow Corydalis?
Witnessing Yellow Corydalis flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Yellow, orange blooms in the Spring, summer, fall time and relish the sight of your Yellow Corydalis maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 15 inches tall. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Yellow Bells.
Is the best place to keep Yellow Corydalis indoors or outdoors after repotting?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Yellow Corydalis outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Yellow Corydalis is native to Europe and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Yellow Corydalis is in the 5-7 hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
A guide on the long term care for Yellow Corydalis after repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Yellow Corydalis which is 5-7. Yellow Corydalis are native to Europe. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Yellow Corydalis, it gets Part shade exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 15 inches tall. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
What kind of plant is Yellow Corydalis?
Your plant is from the Papaveraceae 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. Once grown, you should note that when handling Yellow Corydalis, it is safe when interacted with.
Can Yellow Corydalis be called anything else?
Your Yellow Corydalis 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 Corydalis Corydalis lutea |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Corydalis lutea |
For a different plant in this family, check out Philodendron Rios which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Winter Aconites are a good fit as they are in the same family.