Creeping Mazus, from the Mazaceae 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.
How to repot Creeping Mazus
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Creeping Mazus. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Creeping Mazus
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Creeping Mazus. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Summer). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Creeping Mazus is Acidic to alkaline (5.5–8.0) so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Creeping Mazus from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Creeping Mazus 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 Creeping Mazus eventually.
3: Add your Creeping Mazus to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Creeping Mazus in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Moist, well drained soil as this is how it grows best. Creeping Mazus 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. Corkscrew Vine is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
Caring for your Creeping Mazus into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Creeping Mazus 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.
A guide on the long term care for Creeping Mazus after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Creeping Mazus 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 5–8 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Central Asia (Himalayas)).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 2–3 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Creeping Mazus 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.
Where should you keep Creeping Mazus? Inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Creeping Mazus 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 5–8 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Central Asia (Himalayas).
When can you expect your repotted Creeping Mazus to bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Creeping Juniper, a mature Creeping Mazus may get to 2–3 in. tall, 6–12 in. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of White to blue-violet blooms during the Summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
What is Creeping Mazus called botanically?
Your Creeping Mazus 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 | Creeping Mazus Mazus reptans |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Mazus reptans or Mazus miquelii |
For a different plant in this family, check out Slipper Plants which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Climbing Hydrangeas are a good fit as they are in the same family.
General care for repotting Creeping Mazus
To master aftercare for Creeping Mazus too, research Vine 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 Mazaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be non-hazardous.