The Shrub derivative, Witch Hazel 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 Hamamelidaceae family.
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What is the best way to repot your Witch Hazel?
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Witch Hazel, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Witch Hazel profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Witch Hazel 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 Witch Hazel to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Fall, winter |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Acidic, neutral, alkaline |
2 – Turn your Witch Hazel and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Witch Hazel, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Witch Hazel up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Witch Hazel in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Witch Hazel, the soil type you should use is Loamy, silt, moist but well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Witch Hazel before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Wintergreen Boxwood so you don’t waste soil.
What is the best way to take care of Witch Hazel?
Witch Hazel is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
What are the scientific and botanical names for Witch Hazel?
Your Witch Hazel 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 | Witch Hazel Hamamelis virginiana |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Hamamelis virginiana |
For a different plant in this family, check out Alocasia Pollys which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Winter Gem Boxwoods are a good fit as they are in the same family.
What plant family is Witch Hazel from?
First of all, once fully grown, Witch Hazel is safe. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Shrub is in the Hamamelidaceae family of plants.
Managing the growth and care of Witch Hazel following repotting
In the aftercare of Witch Hazel, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full, partial), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (3-9, USA) and that your climate is similar to where your Witch Hazel is from (North America). If you do this correctly, your Witch Hazel should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 10-20 ft. tall, 10-20 ft. wide.
Should you grow your repotted Witch Hazel in your house or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
If your Witch Hazel is repotted, will it bloom?
Witnessing Witch Hazel flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Yellow blooms in the Fall, winter time and relish the sight of your Witch Hazel maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 10-20 ft. tall, 10-20 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Wintersweet.