Wax Myrtle, from the Myricaceae 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.
Repotting Wax Myrtle – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Wax Myrtle, just like you would repot your Virginia Sweetspire as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Wax Myrtle 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 Wax Myrtle by checking the soil ph (6.0 to 7.5) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Wax Myrtle is: May. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Wax Myrtle
Patience is key when extracting your Wax Myrtle from the pot. Depending on the age of the Wax Myrtle, 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 Wax Myrtle for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Wax Myrtle from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Dry to moist, well drained soil soil and allow your Wax Myrtle to flourish.
Looking after your Wax Myrtle
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Wax Myrtle thrives after the repotting process is over
Can Wax Myrtle be called anything else?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Wax Myrtle? Names such as Wax Myrtle Myrica pensylvanica or Myrica pensylvanica might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Viburnum.
What kind of plant is Wax Myrtle?
Wax Myrtle is from the family of Myricaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Shrub which is safe once mature.
Managing the growth and care of Wax Myrtle following repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Wax Myrtle grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 5 to 10 feet tall, similar spread. Wax Myrtle should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full sun to part shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Wax Myrtle in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 3 to 7 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Wax Myrtle is usually found in Eastern North America, it should grow well.
Should you grow your repotted Wax Myrtle in your house or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Wax Myrtle 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 3 to 7 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Eastern North America.
What should you expect if you have repot Wax Myrtle correctly?
Achieving the desired height of 5 to 10 feet tall, similar spread which is what you can expect after the right care for your Wax Myrtle should also come with Yellowish-green (insignificant) blooms at May time. Check out Wall Germander for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.