Your Boxwood should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Buxaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Shrub to make the best decision when repotting as all Shrub plants can be repotted in similar ways.
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After you have repot Boxwood, how should you take care of it?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Boxwood grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 2-8 feet tall, 2-8 feet wide. Boxwood should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full, partial exposure in its new home. This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Boxwood in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 5-9 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Boxwood is usually found in Europe, Asia, it should grow well.
Should you keep your repotted Boxwood inside or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Boxwood outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Boxwood is native to Europe, Asia and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge. Another thing that you should consider is that Boxwood is in the 5-9 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
If your Boxwood is repotted, will it bloom?
Achieving the desired height of 2-8 feet tall, 2-8 feet wide which is what you can expect after the right care for your Boxwood should also come with Green, yellow blooms at Spring time.
Repotting Boxwood from one pot to another step by step
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Boxwood. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Boxwood loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Boxwood by checking the soil ph (Neutral, alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Boxwood is: Spring. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Boxwood
Patience is key when extracting your Boxwood from the pot. Depending on the age of the Boxwood, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Boxwood for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Boxwood from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Loamy soil and allow your Boxwood to flourish.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Boxwood?
Boxwood Buxus or Buxus spp. are all other names you may have heard your Boxwood be called. These names are more scientific and botanical.
All about Boxwood and it’s family
Boxwood is from the family of Buxaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Shrub.