Ajuga, from the Lamiaceae of plants, is a type of Vine that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Vine to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
What is the best way to repot your Ajuga?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Ajuga, just like you would repot your Woodland Phlox as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Ajuga loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Ajuga by checking the soil ph (Slightly acidic 6.5) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Ajuga is: May to June. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Ajuga
Patience is key when extracting your Ajuga from the pot. Depending on the age of the Ajuga, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Ajuga for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Ajuga from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Medium-moisture, well-drained soil and allow your Ajuga to flourish.
Caring for your Ajuga into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Ajuga 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.
General care for repotting Ajuga
First of all, once fully grown, Ajuga is non-toxic. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Vine is in the Lamiaceae family of plants.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Ajuga?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Ajuga? Names such as Ajuga Ajuga reptans or Ajuga reptans might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Wintercreeper.
After you have repot Ajuga, how should you take care of it?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Ajuga grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 6 to 9 in. tall and 6 to 12 in. wide. Ajuga should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full sun to partial shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Ajuga in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 4 to 9 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Ajuga is usually found in Europe, northern Africa, southwestern Asia, it should grow well.
What should you expect if you have repot Ajuga correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Ajuga flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Blue, violet blooms in the May to June time and enjoy seeing your Ajuga grow up before these months to around 6 to 9 in. tall and 6 to 12 in. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Brahmi instead.
Should you keep your repotted Ajuga inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Ajuga inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 4 to 9 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Europe, northern Africa, southwestern Asia.