The Shrub derivative, Needle Palm 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 Asparagaceae family.
What is the best way to repot your Needle Palm?
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Needle Palm, just like you would repot your Mugo Pine as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Needle Palm 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 Needle Palm by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral, alkaline) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Needle Palm is: Summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Needle Palm
Patience is key when extracting your Needle Palm from the pot. Depending on the age of the Needle Palm, 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 Needle Palm for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Needle Palm from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well-drained, sandy soil and allow your Needle Palm to flourish.
How to care for Needle Palm
After the repotting process for Needle Palm is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
Should you grow your repotted Needle Palm in your house or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Needle Palm will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (4a-10a (USDA)) and the plant’s original native area (North America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Needle Palm or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
How will you know you have successfully repot Needle Palm?
There is nothing better than seeing Needle Palm flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect White blooms in the Summer time and enjoy seeing your Needle Palm grow up before these months to around 2-3 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Nanking Cherry instead.
Managing the growth and care of Needle Palm following repotting
In the aftercare of Needle Palm, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full, partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (4a-10a (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Needle Palm is from (North America). If you do this correctly, your Needle Palm should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 2-3 ft. tall, 3-4 ft. wide.
What plant family is Needle Palm from?
To master aftercare for Needle Palm too, research Shrub care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Asparagaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be toxic to pets.
Does Needle Palm have any other names?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Needle Palm? You may have come across Needle Palm Yucca filamentosa or Yucca filamentosa 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 Mountain Laurel. 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 China Doll Plant?