The Shrub derivative, Winged Spindle Tree 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 Celastraceae family.
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Repotting Winged Spindle Tree from one pot to another step by step
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Winged Spindle Tree. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Winged Spindle Tree
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Winged Spindle Tree. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Winged Spindle Tree is Acidic, neutral, alkaline so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Winged Spindle Tree from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Winged Spindle 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 Winged Spindle Tree eventually.
3: Add your Winged Spindle Tree to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Winged Spindle Tree in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Moist but well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Winged Spindle 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. Wax Myrtle is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
Caring for your Winged Spindle Tree into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Winged Spindle Tree is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
Does Winged Spindle Tree have any other names?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Winged Spindle Tree? Names such as Winged Spindle Tree Euonymus alatus or Euonymus alatus might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Wall Germander.
What kind of plant is Winged Spindle Tree?
Your plant is from the Celastraceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Shrub so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Winged Spindle Tree, it is mildly toxic to humans and toxic to dogs and cats and horses when interacted with.
How to work out if you have repot Winged Spindle Tree correctly
There is nothing better than seeing Winged Spindle Tree flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Yellow blooms in the Spring time and enjoy seeing your Winged Spindle Tree grow up before these months to around 3-20 ft. tall, 3-12 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Wild Red Raspberry instead.
Once the repotting process is done for your Winged Spindle Tree, 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 Winged Spindle Tree which is 4-8 (USDA). Winged Spindle Tree are native to Asia. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Winged Spindle Tree, it gets Full, partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 3-20 ft. tall, 3-12 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
Where should you keep Winged Spindle Tree? Inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Winged Spindle 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 4-8 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Asia.