Manuka, from the Myrtaceae of plants, is a type of Tree that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Tree to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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Manuka – How to repot for best results
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Manuka.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Manuka
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Manuka loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Manuka needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Summer and soil ph which is Acidic to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Manuka out of the original pot
Manuka can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Manuka as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Manuka to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Manuka would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Well-draining soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Manuka with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Mangolia Tripetala so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to care for Manuka
After the repotting process for Manuka is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
Can Manuka be called anything else?
Manuka Leptospermum scoparium or Leptospermum scoparium are all other names you may have heard your Manuka be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Maidenhair Fern |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Sea Holly |
More information about Manuka after repotting
Your plant is from the Myrtaceae 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. Once grown, you should note that when handling Manuka, it is non-toxic when interacted with.
Manuka: taking care of your green companion after repotting
In the aftercare of Manuka, be sure that you give it the right sun exposure (Full), you’re growing it in the right hardiness zone (9–10 (USDA)) and that your climate is similar to where your Manuka is from (New Zealand, Australia). If you do this correctly, your Manuka should grow to its mature size in its new pot of 6–10 ft. tall and wide.
What should you expect if you have repot Manuka correctly?
Like all plants in the same family like Manila Palm, a mature Manuka may get to 6–10 ft. tall and wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of White, pink, red blooms during the Summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Should you keep your repotted Manuka inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Manuka inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 9–10 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is New Zealand, Australia.