Joshua Tree is from the Asparagaceae 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 Tree so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Tree you may have.
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Repotting Joshua Tree – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Joshua Tree, just like you would repot your Japanese Zelkova as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree is: Spring. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Joshua Tree
Patience is key when extracting your Joshua Tree from the pot. Depending on the age of the Joshua Tree, 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 Joshua Tree for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Joshua Tree from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Sandy, Loamy, Well-Drained soil and allow your Joshua Tree to flourish.
Caring for your Joshua Tree into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Joshua 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.
How will you know you have successfully repot Joshua Tree?
Achieving the desired height of 15-30 ft. tall which is what you can expect after the right care for your Joshua Tree should also come with White-green blooms at Spring time. Check out Jeffrey Pine for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
A guide on the long term care for Joshua Tree after repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Joshua Tree grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of 6-10, USA and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Southwestern USA).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 15-30 ft. tall. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Joshua Tree reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full Sun exposure.
After repotting Joshua Tree, should you keep inside or out?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Joshua Tree 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 (6-10, USA) and the plant’s original native area (Southwestern USA). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Joshua Tree or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
General care for repotting Joshua Tree
To take care of your Joshua Tree in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Tree in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Asparagaceae that is benign.
Does Joshua Tree have any other names?
There may be other more scientific names for your Joshua Tree such as Joshua Tree Yucca Brevifolia or ‘Yucca brevifolia’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Japanese Stewartia or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Autumn Sage to continue repotting.