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Division guide

How to divide aureola japanese forest grass

Method
Split the clump
When
Early spring as growth restarts is the safest window; after flowering also works for many plants.
Aftercare
Pot each division into fresh compost at the same depth it was growing before, water it in well, and keep it somewhere bright but out of direct sun for two to three weeks while new roots take hold. Do not feed straight away — damaged roots take up fertiliser poorly and it can scorch them.

How to divide aureola japanese forest grass

Lift the clump, shake off loose soil, then prise it apart — two forks back to back for a tough clump, hands or a knife for a softer one. Keep the vigorous outer sections and discard the tired centre.

Aftercare

Pot each division into fresh compost at the same depth it was growing before, water it in well, and keep it somewhere bright but out of direct sun for two to three weeks while new roots take hold. Do not feed straight away — damaged roots take up fertiliser poorly and it can scorch them.

The mistake to avoid

Splitting aureola japanese forest grass into too many small pieces. Each one then spends a season just recovering; three or four solid divisions beat a dozen weak ones.

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Dividing aureola japanese forest grass — FAQ

Can you divide aureola japanese forest grass?

Aureola Japanese Forest Grass forms a clump that thickens each year, and dividing it every few years keeps it vigorous — old clumps often die out in the middle and flower less. Lift the whole thing and split it into decent-sized pieces, each with a good share of roots and several shoots. Bigger divisions re-establish far faster than tiny ones.

When should I divide aureola japanese forest grass?

Early spring as growth restarts is the safest window; after flowering also works for many plants.

How do you divide aureola japanese forest grass?

Lift the clump, shake off loose soil, then prise it apart — two forks back to back for a tough clump, hands or a knife for a softer one. Keep the vigorous outer sections and discard the tired centre.

What do I do with aureola japanese forest grass after dividing it?

Pot each division into fresh compost at the same depth it was growing before, water it in well, and keep it somewhere bright but out of direct sun for two to three weeks while new roots take hold. Do not feed straight away — damaged roots take up fertiliser poorly and it can scorch them.