The Shrub derivative, Winter Gem Boxwood 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 Buxaceae family.
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How to repot Winter Gem Boxwood
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Winter Gem Boxwood, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Winter Gem Boxwood profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Winter Gem Boxwood if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Winter Gem Boxwood to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | April |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Neutral |
2 – Turn your Winter Gem Boxwood and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Winter Gem Boxwood, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Winter Gem Boxwood up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Winter Gem Boxwood in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Winter Gem Boxwood, the soil type you should use is Moist, sandy loams with good drainage soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Winter Gem Boxwood before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Wild Red Raspberry so you don’t waste soil.
Looking after your Winter Gem Boxwood
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Winter Gem Boxwood thrives after the repotting process is over
After you have repot Winter Gem Boxwood, how should you take care of it?
Repotting your Winter Gem Boxwood requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 2 to 3 feet tall 2 to 3 feet wide. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Winter Gem Boxwood if you live in the USA which is 5-9 and compare your current climate to where the native area is (China, Japan and Korea). This ensures your Winter Gem Boxwood gets Full Sun, Park Shade exposure which is recommended.
Where should you keep Winter Gem Boxwood? Inside or outside?
Whether Winter Gem Boxwood is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Winter Gem Boxwood from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: China, Japan and Korea. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 5-9
How will you know you have successfully repot Winter Gem Boxwood?
There is nothing better than seeing Winter Gem Boxwood flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect Yellowish-Green blooms in the April time and enjoy seeing your Winter Gem Boxwood grow up before these months to around 2 to 3 feet tall 2 to 3 feet wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Winged Spindle Tree instead.
What is Winter Gem Boxwood called botanically?
Your Winter Gem Boxwood 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 | Winter Gem Boxwood Buxus sinica ‘Winter Gem’ |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Buxus sinica var. insularis ‘Winter Gem’ or Buxus microphylla japonica ‘Winter Gem’ |
For a different plant in this family, check out Angel Trumpet Daturas which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Wax Myrtles are a good fit as they are in the same family.
What kind of plant is Winter Gem Boxwood?
To master aftercare for Winter Gem Boxwood 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 Buxaceae, 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.