The Perennial derivative, Zebra Grass 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 Poaceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your Zebra Grass?
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Zebra Grass.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Zebra Grass
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Zebra Grass loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Zebra Grass needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Late summer and soil ph which is Neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Zebra Grass out of the original pot
Zebra Grass 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 Zebra Grass as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Zebra Grass to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Zebra Grass would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Chalk, clay, loam, sand soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Zebra Grass with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Yellow Wood Poppy so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Caring for your Zebra Grass into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Zebra Grass 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.
How will you know you have successfully repot Zebra Grass?
Witnessing Zebra Grass flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Silvery white blooms in the Late summer time and relish the sight of your Zebra Grass maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Yellowbells.
Is the best place to keep Zebra Grass indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Whether Zebra Grass is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Zebra Grass from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Japan. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 5-9 (USDA)
Managing the growth and care of Zebra Grass following repotting
Repotting your Zebra Grass requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 7 ft. tall, 3-5 ft. wide. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Zebra Grass if you live in the USA which is 5-9 (USDA) and compare your current climate to where the native area is (Japan). This ensures your Zebra Grass gets Full exposure which is recommended.
Can Zebra Grass be called anything else?
Your Zebra Grass 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 | Zebra Grass Miscanthus sinensis ‘zebrinus’ |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Miscanthus sinensis ‘Zebrinus’ |
For a different plant in this family, check out Philodendron Oxapapenses which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Yellow Iriss are a good fit as they are in the same family.
More information about Zebra Grass after repotting
To master aftercare for Zebra Grass 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 Poaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be safe.