The Shrub derivative, Mexican Orange 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 Rutaceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your Mexican Orange?
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Mexican Orange. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Mexican Orange
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Mexican Orange. 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 Mexican Orange is Slightly acidic so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Mexican Orange from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Mexican Orange 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 Mexican Orange eventually.
3: Add your Mexican Orange to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Mexican Orange in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with Fertile, well-drained soil as this is how it grows best. Mexican Orange 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. Mediterranean Fan Palm is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
Caring for your Mexican Orange into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Mexican Orange 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 Mexican Orange have any other names?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Mexican Orange? Names such as Mexican Orange Choisya ternata or Choisya ternata might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Medinilla.
What kind of plant is Mexican Orange?
To take care of your Mexican Orange 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 Rutaceae that is not toxic.
If your Mexican Orange is repotted, will it bloom?
To see your Mexican Orange reaching its full size of 4-8 ft. tall, 4–8 ft. wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into White blooms precisely during Summer time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Mexican Heather. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
Managing the growth and care of Mexican Orange following repotting
Repotting your Mexican Orange requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 4-8 ft. tall, 4–8 ft. wide. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Mexican Orange if you live in the USA which is 7–10 (USDA) and compare your current climate to where the native area is (Southern North America, Mexico). This ensures your Mexican Orange gets Full sun to partial shade exposure which is recommended.
Is the best place to keep Mexican Orange indoors or outdoors after repotting?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Mexican Orange outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Mexican Orange is native to Southern North America, Mexico and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Mexican Orange is in the 7–10 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.