The Shrub derivative, California Juniper is a simple plant to repot. Follow the steps below on repotting your Shrub. The steps are very similar to any other plant in the Hamamelidaceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your California Juniper?
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your California Juniper, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water California Juniper profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of California Juniper if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your California Juniper to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acid, neutral, alkaline |
2 – Turn your California Juniper and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your California Juniper, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the California Juniper up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place California Juniper in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your California Juniper, the soil type you should use is Sandy, loamy, clay, well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your California Juniper before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Butterfly Bush so you don’t waste soil.
How to care for California Juniper
After the repotting process for California Juniper is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
General care for repotting California Juniper
To take care of your California Juniper in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Shrub in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Hamamelidaceae that is non-toxic.
What are the scientific and botanical names for California Juniper?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of California Juniper? You may have come across California Juniper Juniperus californica or Juniperus californica in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Buttercup Winter Hazel. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Painted Lady Philodendron?
Once the repotting process is done for your California Juniper, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of California Juniper which is 8 – 10, USDA. California Juniper are native to California, Southwestern North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for California Juniper, it gets Full sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow Up to 25ft. tall. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
How to work out if you have repot California Juniper correctly
There is nothing better than seeing California Juniper flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Blue berries with a white waxy sheen blooms in the Spring time and enjoy seeing your California Juniper grow up before these months to around Up to 25ft. tall. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Buttonbush instead.
Where should you keep California Juniper? Inside or outside?
Whether California Juniper is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your California Juniper from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: California, Southwestern North America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 8 – 10, USDA