There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Maidenhair Fern is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Tree you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Tree, a type of plant in the Ginkgoaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Maidenhair Fern – The ultimate guide
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Maidenhair Fern, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Maidenhair Fern profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Maidenhair Fern 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 Maidenhair Fern to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
2 – Turn your Maidenhair Fern and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Maidenhair Fern, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Maidenhair Fern up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Maidenhair Fern in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Maidenhair Fern, the soil type you should use is Sandy, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Maidenhair Fern before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Magnolia Ann so you don’t waste soil.
Caring for your Maidenhair Fern into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Maidenhair Fern 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.
Maidenhair Fern: taking care of your green companion after repotting
In the aftercare of Maidenhair Fern, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full, partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (4-9 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Maidenhair Fern is from (China). If you do this correctly, your Maidenhair Fern should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 50-80 ft. tall, 30-40 ft. wide.
What should you expect if you have repot Maidenhair Fern correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Maidenhair Fern flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Green blooms in the Spring time and enjoy seeing your Maidenhair Fern grow up before these months to around 50-80 ft. tall, 30-40 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Magnolia Elizabeth instead.
Where should you keep Maidenhair Fern? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Maidenhair Fern 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 (4-9 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (China). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Maidenhair Fern or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
General care for repotting Maidenhair Fern
To take care of your Maidenhair Fern in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Tree in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Ginkgoaceae that is toxic to humans and toxic to pets..
Does Maidenhair Fern have any other names?
Maidenhair Gingko biloba or Gingko biloba are all other names you may have heard your Maidenhair Fern be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Macadamia Nut Tree |
|---|---|
| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Smooth Hydrangea |