There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Aubrieta is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Vine you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Vine, a type of plant in the Brassicaceae family of botany.
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What is the best way to repot your Aubrieta?
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Aubrieta, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Aubrieta profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Aubrieta 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 Aubrieta to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, alkaline |
2 – Turn your Aubrieta and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Aubrieta, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Aubrieta up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Aubrieta in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Aubrieta, the soil type you should use is Well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Aubrieta before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Angelina Stonecrop so you don’t waste soil.
What is the best way to take care of Aubrieta?
Aubrieta is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
Managing the growth and care of Aubrieta following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Aubrieta 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 4-9 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Europe).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 4-6 in. tall, 12-24 in. spread. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Aubrieta 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.
Is the best place to keep Aubrieta indoors or outdoors after repotting?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
How will you know you have successfully repot Aubrieta?
Achieving the desired height of 4-6 in. tall, 12-24 in. spread which is what you can expect after the right care for your Aubrieta should also come with Pink, purple, white blooms at Spring time. Check out Asiatic Jasmine for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
All about Aubrieta and it’s family
To master aftercare for Aubrieta 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 Brassicaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be harmless.
Can Aubrieta be called anything else?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Aubrieta? You may have come across Aubrieta Aubrieta or Aubrieta spp. in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like American Wisteria. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Euphorbia?