There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Blue Rug Juniper is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Shrub you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Shrub, a type of plant in the Cupressaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Blue Rug Juniper from one pot to another step by step
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Blue Rug Juniper.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Blue Rug Juniper
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Blue Rug Juniper loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Blue Rug Juniper needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in None and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral, alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Blue Rug Juniper out of the original pot
Blue Rug Juniper can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Blue Rug Juniper as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Blue Rug Juniper to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Blue Rug Juniper would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Blue Rug Juniper with this soil and give it a final water afterwards
What should you expect if you have repot Blue Rug Juniper correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Blue Rug Juniper flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect None blooms in the None time and enjoy seeing your Blue Rug Juniper grow up before these months to around 3-6 inches tall, 6-8 feet wide.
A guide on the long term care for Blue Rug Juniper after repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Blue Rug Juniper which is 3-9 (USDA). Blue Rug Juniper are native to North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Blue Rug Juniper, it gets Full exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 3-6 inches tall, 6-8 feet wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
Should you grow your repotted Blue Rug Juniper in your house or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Blue Rug Juniper will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth. Take a look at the hardiness zone (3-9 (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (North America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Blue Rug Juniper or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Blue Rug Juniper?
It could be the case that you have the right information on a plant but you don’t actually know the other names for it so you can do some more research. So, after repotting, consider the other names for the plant such as Juniperus horizontalis ‘Wiltonii’ which is the botanical name for Blue Rug Juniper. You may also have heard of it being called Blue Rug Juniper Juniperus horizontalis ‘wiltonii’.
All about Blue Rug Juniper and it’s family
Blue Rug Juniper is from the family of Cupressaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Shrub.