There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Orange Tree is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Fruit you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Fruit, a type of plant in the Rutaceae family of botany.
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How to repot Orange Tree
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Orange Tree. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Orange Tree
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Orange Tree. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Summer). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Orange Tree is Acidic, Neutral so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Orange Tree from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Orange Tree out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Orange Tree eventually.
3: Add your Orange Tree to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Orange Tree in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Loamy, Well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Orange Tree can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Mr. Stripey Tomato is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
How to nurture your Orange Tree
Read on for some additional information on the care of Orange Tree.
Is the best place to keep Orange Tree indoors or outdoors after repotting?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Orange Tree inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 9-11 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Asia.
After you have repot Orange Tree, how should you take care of it?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Orange Tree which is 9-11 (USDA). Orange Tree are native to Asia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Orange Tree, it gets Full exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 20-30 ft. tall, 16-20 ft. wide.. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
If your Orange Tree is repotted, will it bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Orange Tree flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect White blooms in the Summer time and enjoy seeing your Orange Tree grow up before these months to around 20-30 ft. tall, 16-20 ft. wide.. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Natal Plum instead.
What other names does Orange Tree have?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Orange Tree? Names such as Orange Tree Citrus sinensis or Citrus sinensis might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Mortgage Lifter Tomato.
General care for repotting Orange Tree
To take care of your Orange Tree in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Fruit in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Rutaceae that is toxic to pets.