agapanthus

[scruffscat]

Im goin to be movin in 3 weeks time and my agapanthus has just started to bloom,i have 3 plants with stems and small clusters on all of them.If i get a big enough root ball will it be ok to transfere into new pots straight away? would hate to lose them and i dont want to leave them.

[Thunderbird+]

I think you will be ok by doing that, the recomended time for transplanting is mid spring, if it had have been autumn I would have been more doubtful.
Keep them well watered to help with the shock of transplanting but watch out for slugs and snails which may home in on a weakened plant. Good Luck. T bird+

[skyep]

Browsing through my plant book was the following-
Temp-Average warmth; keep cool in winter- night temperature 40' -45' F
Light-Choose sunniest spot available
Water- Water regularly from spring to autumn; sparingly in winter. Use tepid water
Air humidity-Moist air is neccesary. Mist the leaves frequently, especially in hot weather.
Repotting- Repot every 2-3 years in spring
Propagation- Stem cuttings in spring or summer. Use bio roota and bottom heat.
Do not repot until the container is overcrowded as this plant blooms best when it is pot bound.

[WendyS]

One further point. If you repot your agapanthus now, be sure to try and locate the new containers in a shady spot out of the sun, as well as keeping them well watered. This will help to reduce the effect of shock on the roots.