Mastic Tree is from the Anacardiaceae 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 Mastic Tree – The ultimate guide
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Mastic Tree.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Mastic Tree
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Mastic Tree loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Mastic Tree needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring and soil ph which is Alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Mastic Tree out of the original pot
Mastic Tree 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 Mastic Tree as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Mastic Tree to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Mastic Tree would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Dry, Sandy, Well Draining soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Mastic Tree with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Manila Palm so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
What is the best way to take care of Mastic Tree?
Mastic Tree 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.
Should you grow your repotted Mastic Tree 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) |
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| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
How will you know you have successfully repot Mastic Tree?
Witnessing Mastic Tree flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Inconspicuous green blooms in the Spring time and relish the sight of your Mastic Tree maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 15-25 ft. tall,, 20- 30 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Manuka.
Mastic Tree: taking care of your green companion after repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Mastic Tree grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 15-25 ft. tall,, 20- 30 ft. wide. Mastic Tree should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full sun exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Mastic Tree in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: Zones 9-11, USDA. With the right care and some common sense of the fact Mastic Tree is usually found in Mediterranean area, it should grow well.
What is Mastic Tree called botanically?
Mastic Tree Pistacia lentiscus or Pistacia lentiscus are all other names you may have heard your Mastic Tree 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 | Mangolia Tripetala |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Sawtooth Sunflower |
More information about Mastic Tree after repotting
First of all, once fully grown, Mastic Tree is not toxic. 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 Tree is in the Anacardiaceae family of plants.