Emerald Green Arborvitae, from the Cupressaceae of plants, is a type of Shrub that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Shrub to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Emerald Green Arborvitae – How to repot for best results
Uncover an uncomplicated yet highly effective three-step method for repotting and fostering the growth of your Emerald Green Arborvitae in this detailed tutorial.
First and foremost, prepare yourself for repotting your Emerald Green Arborvitae
Prioritize planning for the repotting of your Emerald Green Arborvitae by determining the right time and technique that is best. Assess the water requirements, and take note of the bloom time scheduled which happens to benan, along with maintaining an optimal soil pH at Acidic, alkaline for a successful repotting experience.
Next Up, gently extract your Emerald Green Arborvitae from its original container
Free your Emerald Green Arborvitae with ease by tapping the pot’s sides and carefully upturning it. This process ensures the plant’s safe removal without causing any damage.
Finally, repot your Emerald Green Arborvitae into a fresh pot
If you want to boost the likelihood of a successful repotting, you should aim to select the appropriate Moist but well-drained soil. Eliminate any air pockets in the new pot, and conclude your rpoetting process with a thorough watering. Also, consider expanding your collection with plants like Dwarf Flowering Almond to efficiently utilise any excess soil.
How to care for Emerald Green Arborvitae
After the repotting process for Emerald Green Arborvitae is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What plant family is Emerald Green Arborvitae from?
Emerald Green Arborvitae is from the family of Cupressaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Shrub which is toxic to people and toxic to pets once mature.
Can Emerald Green Arborvitae be called anything else?
Your Emerald Green Arborvitae may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Emerald Green Arborvitae Thuja occidentalis |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Thuja occidentalis |
For a different plant in this family, check out Lady Slipper Orchidss which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Dwarf Bush Honeysuckles are a good fit as they are in the same family.
What should you expect if you have repot Emerald Green Arborvitae correctly?
Witnessing Emerald Green Arborvitae flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate nan blooms in the nan time and relish the sight of your Emerald Green Arborvitae maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 12–20 ft. tall, 3–10 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Emerald Gaiety Euonymus.
Once the repotting process is done for your Emerald Green Arborvitae, what should you do?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Emerald Green Arborvitae grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 2–7 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 12–20 ft. tall, 3–10 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Emerald Green Arborvitae reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full, partial exposure.
Is the best place to keep Emerald Green Arborvitae indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Whether Emerald Green Arborvitae is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Emerald Green Arborvitae from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: North America. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 2–7 (USDA)