Pokeweed, from the Phytolaccaceae of plants, is a type of Weed that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Weed to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
What is the best way to repot your Pokeweed?
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Pokeweed. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Pokeweed
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Pokeweed. 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 Pokeweed is Slightly acidic to neutral (pH 5.0–7.0) so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Pokeweed from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Pokeweed 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 Pokeweed eventually.
3: Add your Pokeweed to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Pokeweed in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with well-draining, humus-rich loam soil as this is how it grows best. Pokeweed 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. Poison Oak is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
How to nurture your Pokeweed
Read on for some additional information on the care of Pokeweed.
Where should you keep Pokeweed? Inside or outside?
Whether Pokeweed is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Pokeweed from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: North America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 4-8 (USDA)
Managing the growth and care of Pokeweed following repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Pokeweed which is 4-8 (USDA). Pokeweed are native to North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Pokeweed, it gets full sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 2-10 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
When can you expect your repotted Pokeweed to bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 2-10 ft. tall, 2-3 ft. wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Pokeweed should also come with nan blooms at Summer time. Check out Poison Sumac for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
Does Pokeweed have any other names?
Your Pokeweed 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 | Pokeweed Phytolacca americana |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Phytolacca americana |
For a different plant in this family, check out Canna Lilys which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Poison Ivys are a good fit as they are in the same family.
What kind of plant is Pokeweed?
Pokeweed is from the family of Phytolaccaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Weed which is toxic to humans and animals once mature.