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Can I repot and move Coleus and Anthurium plants in winter?

I have a Colesus plant which I need to plant in the garden bed. I am not sure if I could have this done during winter. It is a big plant.

I have a crowded Anthurium which need to be divided and re potted. Again I am not sure if winter is the right time to do this. It is crowded. Can I put the Anthurium in the garden bed?

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Jason

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @Gardenhelp. You've come to the right place for assistance with all your home improvement and gardening projects. We're here to help.

Can you please provide a little more detail as to the help you are after so our ever-helpful community can offer assistance?

Photos can also often be helpful so other members can see what you are working with.

Many thanks,

Jason

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/20257#Comment_20257

Hi Jason,

I have sent the photos and my questions. Sorry I am not very good at this. I do not want to have someone do this for me, if it is not the right time.

I appreciate if you could help me. Thank you.

Jason

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/72817#Comment_72817

That's great @Gardenhelp. Thanks for editing your post and adding the extra detail. I'll ask one of our resident Bunnings D.I.Y. experts in @EricL to assist you ASAP.

Jason

EricL

Hello @Gardenhelp

Thanks for sharing your questions about your coleus and anthurium plants. If the coleus roots are not stressed or overgrowing outside its pot, I suggest waiting for winter to pass before you transplant it to the garden. The added stress of winter will make it difficult for the plant to settle and acclimate to its new environment. Please remember that when you transfer the coleus to its new location make sure to use well-draining soil.

I recommend the same thing for your plans with the anthurium. If you can postpone your plans after winter it will be better overall for your plants. However, if you feel that the anthurium will get stressed, you can split and re-pot it, but I suggest keeping them indoors in the evening so that they will not have to battle cold temperatures while they try to recover from the re-planting. You can then bring them out in the morning for sunlight.

Once the anthurium has established itself, it should be safe to leave it outside.

Let me call on our experienced members @Noelle and @Adam_W for their recommendations.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

Noelle

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/20259#Comment_20259

Hi @Gardenhelp

Eric has given you the right information - repotting or transplanting the coleus and anthurium at this time of the year may do more harm than good.

The anthurium is growing quite well and flowering too. It doesn't really need moving into a larger pot at this stage - it looks quite happy and healthy where it is. I'd leave it alone this year and review its situation in late summer or autumn. Anthuriums don't mind being 'bushy'. The current pot size looks to be quite OK for the time being.

The coleus can be repotted in spring - mid September. It could go into the garden depending on where you live - if you're in Brisbane or northern NSW for example it will do nicely ion the garden. If you're south of Sydney, I'd keep it in a pot. When you repot you will need to cut it back a little to encourage bushiness.

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/20259#Comment_20259

Thank you very much Eric..I will wait until winter is over and there is more sunshine. I live in Epping NSW, northern west Sydney. My property is North facing but I dont have much room for the Coleus. I wonder if the South side more shadier with after sun be alright? I am sorry but I am inexperienced in gardening.

I appreciate your help and time.

Kind regards

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/72818#Comment_72818

Hi Noelle,

Thank you very much for your help. I live in Epping. NSW . Northern west Sydney. When winter is over and in summer, I wonder if I can plant the Coleus in the south side garden, which is shadier with afternoon sun.

IGood appreciate your help and time. I am quite inexperienced in gardening.

Thank you

Kind regards

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/99831#Comment_99831

Please excuse my typo I meant I do appreciate your time and help.

EricL

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/72824#Comment_72824

Hi @Gardenhelp

It's perfectly ok to ask us questions about your gardening project. The Coleus is ok with being in a partly shaded sunny area, it's recommended that it be exposed to early morning sunlight rather than late afternoon. Intense afternoon sunlight and heat will damage the leaves of the Coleus. Would it be possible for you to post a picture of where you plan to plant the Coleus? This will give our members a better idea of its location. We can then make recommendations if the area is ideal for the Coleus.

Eric

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/99832#Comment_99832

Hi Eric,

Thank you for your help with my garden. Please find attached photos as requested. I am not certain where the Colesus should be planted.

The garden bed shown is on the west side . I have Lilly Pillys/ Murraya all around the house in garden bed.

I have a Persian Shield plant too. Not sure if it could be planted in the garden . North Facing front lawnWest side lawnBack yard Persian Shield.JPG Part of Garden bed on west side

I have another problem. It is worms. There are lots of worms and for the rain they creep on to the back patio shown in one photo. The patio cannot be used as there are so many worms for this weather. Is there anything I can do to stop worms from coming into the patio? Please help.

Thank you

Kind regards

Anushia

EricL

Hello @Gardenhelp

Thank you very much for posting those pictures. I would probably go with picture number two where you still have a spot near the fence in the raised garden bed. As for the worms we would need to see what kind of worms we are looking at. If they are regular pink earthworms, there will be no problems with these, but if they are grub worms then I would hold off planting and treat the area first.

Would it be possible for you to post a photo of the worm? Our members can then assess what kind of worm you have in your garden. We can then make recommendations on how to proceed.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/20455#Comment_20455

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/20455#Comment_20455

Hi Eric.

Thanks for your reply. I have attached 3 photos of worms around my home.I found a worm in the hallway (This is the second day in the hallway / lounge area). The front door has Bunnings Door Bottom sweep seal . The door has not been opened in days due to the bad weather. We use the internal garage door to exit and enter. This door bottom has the sweep seal too and kept closed.

Please let me know what I need to do to stop worms inside the house!

Thank you

Kind regards

Gardenhelp

MitchellMc

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/72989#Comment_72989

Hi @Gardenhelp.

The worms are moving as the rain has flooded the soil in that area. They are trying to escape and not drown. If it's only a few at times, I'd take pity on them and move them back to a garden bed. They are incredibly beneficial to your garden, spending their whole lives improving your soil.

If you were to install a tall smooth plastic garden edging, that might deter them from leaving the flooded area.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

Gardenhelp

https://www.workshop.bunnings.com.au/discussion/comment/99925#Comment_99925

Hi Mitchell,

Thank you for your assistance. However squeamish I may feel I always move them back to the garden.. It is just I wanted to know how to prevent them from coming inside the home. I have got Seasol ground wetter from Bunnings. Once the lawn dries up a bit, I will use this as mentioned by Bunnings Pymble. Thank you for your help.

Kind regards

Gardenhelp

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